"Of the many bizarre lifeforms I've observed in the nether, one in particular never fails to impress me. Known by the villager explorers as "Ghasts", and allegedly lost souls sentenced to eternally wander through this place, much like the Soulsearcher I've found a much more rational explanation for these creatures."

"Despite their unusual appearance, these animals are crucial to the cycle of the nether ecosystem. These floating squid-like creatures spend most of their time hovering above ground. While there are few if any flowing water sources in the nether, there is indeed water here in the form of evaporated steam, which rises and condenses in the upper regions these animals frequent, that they absorb to stay hydrated. For sustenance, they briefly submerge their tentacles in lava and filter out certain minerals. They can then expell excess elements in an explosive charge at beings they consider a threat."

"Using the absorbed water vapour to filter out collected minerals, they then drop them back on the ground with their tears, which go on to fertilize the numerous species of fungus that animals in this world depend on. No matter how bizarre, everything has a place here."

- Rez