Suila is a guardian spirit of the upper world, described in Anokhin's materials as sent by Ülgen to watch over human beings. Possessed of far-reaching sight, likened to the eyes of a keen-eyed horse, he observes people from above and gives warning of approaching danger. In the ritual of ascent he is paired with his companion Karlyk, the two accompanying the kam on the journey through the heavenly layers. Together they belong to the intermediary powers that link Ülgen with humankind.