This seems very interesting for sure. Count me in.
Regarding a spirit-like race to represent the east, perhaps an astomoi could be fitting? They are humanoid-shaped beings whose mind, body, and soul exist as one form, which is a self-aware extension of space-time. They don't have sexes or genders, and are otherwise featureless in their physique. They sense the world around them and communicate with others using telepathy, and they have a few other interesting quirks.
This is what they look like, minus the colored animal spirits.
Just a suggestion, but I think it fits with Ikana's motif.
Regarding a spirit-like race to represent the east, perhaps an astomoi could be fitting? They are humanoid-shaped beings whose mind, body, and soul exist as one form, which is a self-aware extension of space-time. They don't have sexes or genders, and are otherwise featureless in their physique. They sense the world around them and communicate with others using telepathy, and they have a few other interesting quirks.
This is what they look like, minus the colored animal spirits.
Just a suggestion, but I think it fits with Ikana's motif.