Psilaxis

Psilaxis stands as a being of profound intellect and inscrutable intent, his appearance the archetype for the feared mind flayers. His skin is a deep sea blue, textured like the ancient bed of an abyssal trench, and his eyes hold the cold, calculating gaze of a creature beyond mortal understanding. Tentacles, intricate and writhing, frame a maw that speaks not of hunger for sustenance, but for knowledge and control. His very presence seems to ripple with psychic energy, invisible currents that can ensnare the unwary mind.

Psilaxis is whispered to have emerged from the cerebral potential of the universe itself, the first entity to tap into the raw, unbridled currents of thought that flowed beneath the surface of all sentient life. He is the progenitor of the mind flayers, beings who would later walk the worlds, seeking the cerebral essence of other creatures to sustain their own vast intellects.

As the original mind flayer, Psilaxis is both revered and feared among his kind. He is the ultimate expression of their race's aspirations and the embodiment of their potential. His followers, composed mainly of the illithid and those who seek to harness the power of the psyche, are drawn to the mental discipline and the promise of transcending physical limitations.

Temples dedicated to Psilaxis are rare and hidden, often placed in locations that resonate with psychic energy. Within these sanctuaries, ceremonies are silent affairs, where the exchange of complex ideas and the weaving of intricate thoughts take place without a word being spoken aloud.