SkekSès

When the Crystal cracked, one of the two races resulting from the split were the evil Skeksis, embodiments of the evil inside the UrSkeks. Possessing all of the negative attributes of society, and none of the positive ones, they live out a superficial existence of intrigue and plots against each other while struggling to retain their grip on Thra. They keep essence-drained Podlings as slaves, have their own personal army in the Garthim, and absolutely despise Gelflings, a race they think they have completely exterminated. There were originally eighteen Skeksis, but by the time of the Great Conjunction when they rejoined the Mystics, only eight remained. Skeksis is both singular and plural, but the plural form is pronounced 'Skek-sees'.

The Skeksis

 * skekAyuk, the Gourmand
 * skekEkt, the Ornamentalist
 * SkekLach, the Collector
 * skekNa, the Slave-Master
 * skekOk, the Scroll-Keeper
 * skekShod, the Treasurer
 * skekSil, the Chamberlain
 * SkekSo, the Emperor
 * skekTek, the Scientist
 * skekUng, the Garthim-Master
 * SkekZok, the Ritual-Master