[quote=@Hael]
Hmmm...what do y'all think of a crystalline entity that is somewhat alive? They wouldn't really be a "race", but they would be semi-sentient and capable of telepathic communication through touch.
They would not have armies, heroes, technology, or be capable of being taught anything. They would even be able to walk.

I'm thinking they would be some source of wisdom and spiritual respite. People travel to meditate with the creatures, and perhaps gain a bit of their great wisdom. They grow mostly in hidden caves and deep lakes.
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Secret race without much capability of intelligence or development?  They'd be good friends for the outsiders.