Other, less known cosmic beings exist in the universe for good or for ill, and wield powers and knowledge so immense they perhaps rival those of the most ancient entities. Some are vestiges of dead and forgotten deities that refuse to be swallowed by oblivion. Hungering for past glory and influence, they spread their ancient and dissident gospels through secret cults, attempting to regain their power. Others still are mysterious entities with unfathomable magic who dwell on the fringes of the planes of existence. Sometimes they lend their power to mortals who act as pawns in their incomprehensible ploys, but at other times they answer the calls of those in need of help or inspiration. Some theories even suggest that there are godlike beings that might have been created, moulded or begotten by the Gods, Spirits or Forces themselves, imbued with mystical powers and wills of their own.