Astral Plane

The Astral Plane, also known as the Aethereal Plane, is the featureless aether in which all other planes float. It is a mysterious and strange place where many creatures travel but few stay for long. The Astral Plane is often used for astral projection and travel, as it is a gateway to all other planes of existence. Creatures which are ethereal in another plane are partially manifested in the astral plane, and teleporation frequently involves travel through the folded space of the Astral Plane.
While there are no native inhabitants of the Astral Plane, there are creatures that are known to travel through it. The githyanki, a race of astral travelers, use special ships to travel the Astral Plane to raid other planes. The mind flayers, also known as illithids, are a race of psionic creatures who use the Astral Plane to travel between their different colonies and enclaves, in ships called nautiloids.
The Astral Plane is a featureless void with no gravity, air, or ground to stand on. Travelers must bring their own air and means of locomotion.
It is said that in the Astral Plane, thought becomes reality and emotions can be felt as physical sensations. Many travelers have reported strange and surreal experiences while traveling through the Astral Plane, such as encountering thought-forms or encountering their own subconscious desires and fears manifested as physical objects or creatures.
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