Santelmo

Santelmo (Kanji: サンテルモ) also known as "Apoy ni Santo Elmo" or "Santo Elmo" by the locals,is a creature from Filipino folklore that is said to be the patron of travellers and fishermen.It is also said to be the guide of people who lost their way.

Overview
Not much is known of these beings,how they were created or where they originated,but some Filipinos have caught sighting of them.According to some scientists who further studied the nature of Santo Elmo,it was only a scientific phenomenon wherein plasma and other elements combine to form ball lightning which makes the said fire last longer.However,this may not be because Santelmo was seen even in the Spanish Colonial Era in the Philippines,much longer before ball lightning was discovered.

The Santelmo appears as a ghostly dancing flame with the colors ranging from blue,purple,orange,and many more,depending on its strengths.It is mostly seen at night in foggy places,where a number of them flock around like fireflies.They rarely appear in dusk or dawn,although sometimes,one can see a single Santelmo hovering near a tree at sunrise.

Santelmo flames are heatless,and sometimes makes hissing sounds.

Abilities
The Santelmo flames have many uses,mainly to guide one's way when lost.They are rarely used in combat.But if they are,the flames are usually manipulated by the caster into fighting the said target.
 * Healing: They possess healing properties that could replenish the health of the person it has been ordered to heal.This depends on the caster's emotions,whether he/she is panicking,worried,or desperate.
 * Combat: One can use them in fights,but to a limited extent.They are mostly used as supporting attacks to distract the enemy.
 * Spiritual Guidance: The Santelmo have been known to guide lost travellers in forests and lead them back safely to their homes.Other than that,they protect the people they guide,mostly by driving off dangerous obstacles from their path.

Known Users
There are some people who are known to use the Santelmo,most for good reasons,while others bad.And the most renowned users are Filipinos. The color of the Santelmo depends on the emotion and strength of the person.