Editing Illithid (section)

=== Activities ===
Currently, the illithids are in a period of intense study and experimentation, gathering knowledge of all sorts that will enable them to eventually reconquer the universe and hold it for good.  They frequently meddle in the politics of other races through subtle psychic manipulation of key figures, not to cause chaos but so as to better understand the dynamics of civilization.  They regularly probe the minds of surface dwellers so as to gather intelligence and learn about new advances in magic and technology.  They also do a good deal of research themselves, mainly focused on developing new psychic powers.<ref name="LoM"/>

Illithids regularly conduct raids on all sentient settlements to acquire new thralls.<ref name="LoM"/>