Youkai

(Not to be confused with Demons or Phantoms)

Spirit's (or Youkai) are supernatural creatures indigenous to the Spiritworld with no strict defining traits. There are countless types of Youkai ranging from those posing as animals, objects, plants, or phenomena. They have characteristics typical of the thing they embody and the ability to shapeshift from it and into a humanoid form.

Animals
Youkai can be animals that possess the ability to hold a humanoid form. They exhibit traits like ears and tails.

Monsters
Unintelligent and ravaging beasts. Creatures like Wyverns and Gryphons are glorified animals twisted by magic that is in the air of Yatan.

Objects
Objects inhabited by life and made sentient. Like Animal Youkai, they usually hold a humanoid form.