A Plasmic or Plasmic Entity is a "lifeform" of the Underworld; specifically, any independent creature that is composed of Plasm but is not specifically a wraith or spectre. Plasmics are almost unheard of outside of the Tempest, where they are (relatively) common. Being composed of Plasm, Plasmics can be soulforged. Nonsentient (or indescribably alien) Plasmics are a preferred target for soulforging by parties who find soulforging wraiths ethically unacceptable. Stygian Wraiths classify Plasmics in some broad categories based on their appearance. These categories include: