Hikia

The hikia is an aetherius observed historically by the Ojibwe tribe of Native Americans. Like many aetherii observed by Native Americans, they hold the distinction of being conditionally visible (as opposed to traditionally European and African aetherii).

Reality
The hikia has sub-sentient intent and is an apex predator. Its killing gait is prefaced by an aversion of the eyes after locating its prey.

Ojibwe tradition holds that the proper way to kill a hikia is dip a sharpened stone (usually flint) in the blood of a crow.