Spirit

Animatic energy gives a spark to life. It is believed to play an essential part in the birth of emotions and passions, and thus is the material that the soul is made from. Yes, this energy can exist outside of a corporeal form. Such beings are called spirits.
Spirits come in many forms. Some are souls that have retained enough will or drive to remain post-mortem. Others spring from the wilds, born of an intermingling of animatic energy and the elements. And yet others come from stranger things yet. Spirits therefore come in all shapes and sizes and it would, at best, be difficult to summarize the great variety of spirits that exist. Their purpose and desires depends heavily on the type.
It is thus also difficult to describe how they would act if challenged in battle. However, spirits are all incorporeal and are therefore impossible to harm with mundane, physical objects. Only magic can interact with these beings.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Depends heavily on the type. Their common traits is their incorporeality, making them hard to affect with non-magical physical items. Being composed entirely of animatic magic also means they don't bleed, get ill or suffer many other ailments that affect organic beings.

Genetics and Reproduction

Varies. Some spirits are mortal souls unmoored for their body. Other are born from the intermingling of animatic energy and the natural world. Some can even reproduce in some manner.

Growth Rate & Stages

Depends on the type

Ecology and Habitats

Depends on the type

Dietary Needs and Habits

Spirits sustain themselves off ambient animatic energy, though some types have extra needs or cravings.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Depends on the type. Spirits run the gamut of hyper social to murderously lonesome.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Spirits exist in every sphere

Average Intelligence

Varies depending on type

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Varies depending on type.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Varies heavily depending on type and local culture.

Genetic Descendants

• Wisp

Scientific Name

Anima

Lifespan

Does not age

Average Height

Varies depending on type

Average Weight

Varies, but most spirits are quite light, with only the largest and heaviest approaching 50 kilo.

Average Length

Varies depending on type

Average Physique

Varies depending on type, though due to being composed of animatic energy, they tend not to be strong.