Noxan

Noxan are large clouds of billowing purple gas, filled with tiny sparks of light (sometimes compared to stars). They display some level of intelligence despite their gaseous nature, tending to billow around life-forms it wishes to consume.

The gas that makes up a Noxan (Nox Gas) is very poisonous, and flammable under the right conditions. It is found deep underground, in pockets ranging in size from small bubbles in the stone to massive chasms of gas, though the latter is less common.

Noxans are seen more commonly around mines, where the gas is regularly released, and after earthquakes that have allowed the deadly gas to flee it's cold pockets.

Noxans are difficult, but not impossible to kill. They can be destroyed by being dissipated (meaning small Noxans will often be destroyed on their own by wind). Sharp weapons do very little against Noxans, but fan-like objects such as shields may be used to fan the Noxan into nothingness.

Transformations

 * Giant Noxans are called "Noxmothers".
 * If set alight, a Noxan becomes something known as a "Pyraxan".
 * Giant ignited Noxans are called "Fathers of Flame".
 * Noxans who have condensed into liquid form are called "Execrans".