In Greek mythology, the Telchines (Ancient Greek: Τελχῖνες, Telkhines) were the original inhabitants of the island of Rhodes, and were known in Crete and Cyprus.
An animus is a magic user who just speak out his or her command at an object, and the object will act on the animus's command. However, every time an animus uses his or her power, they lose a bit of their soul.