 Although Ilsensine is the illithid patron deity, few mind flayers actively worship it, thinking themselves the most powerful creatures in the universe.Illithids seek to rebuild their former empire wherein all other species were their slaves, so they view any sentient creature as worthy only of being their slaves or their food.They are pragmatic, however, and will trade with other races, such as dark elves and gray dwarves, who are too strong to be conquered.