Earth Mephit

The Earth Mephits are a species of clawed aerial creature which inhabit Deephome, a continent of the Elemental Plane. They are a hardy species, eking out a miserably short and vicious existence under the nurture of Therazane the Stonemother, often attacking in mobs, especially when found within the Twisting Nether. Those who choose to attack the Earth Mephit incur Therazane's enmity, as unlike the other old gods, Therazane does not simply tolerate her mephits, but cherishes them as children. Within the Elemental Hierarchy, they are positioned just above Stone Sprites, yet below all other denizens of the plane.