Niphise

Niphises (/'nɪ.fɪ,siːs/ NIH-fih-SEES) were humanoid beings from the planet Saelex.

Etymology
The Niphises were named for their creator Niphesus, though it is unclear why the letter "e" was altered. It is possible that they were originally called "Nipheses," though this is not certain.

Biology
Some legends suggest Niphises were winged, though it is unclear whether this is the case. It is almost certain that Niphises were winged at one time, but no mention is made of their wings in Niphetic Lore.

Abilities
Often considered to be a blessing from Psyko, many Niphises were endowed with minor telekinetic abilities. While these were not limited to specific materials, cultures developed around the use of earth, air, water, and fire. Over time, each culture neglected the use of the other elements, resulting in exclusive use of one element per culture. Most same-element cultures formed together to form larger governments, though a few smaller tribes still exist.

Blessing Origin Controversy
While most Niphises believe Psyko blessed them with their telekinetic powers, a few dissenters (most notably the Omn'Ket) believe that they have had them since their creation by Niphesus.