Magebane Bat

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Research

Creature Name: Magebane Bat

Observations by: Kassaerth Ssalaresh

Creature Type: Animal

Creature Subtype: None listed.

CTS trainable: Not yet (researching).

Introduction

This creature looks similar to a common bat, but as its name indicates, it is quite skilled at dissolving magic. In addition, this bat is significantly tougher than common bats, and Kassaerth has noticed when the magebane bat is forced into physical combat, it is able to concentrate its strikes in vulnerable areas of the victim. Other than these traits, Kassaerth has not observed other differences from common forest or cave bats.

Feeding Habits

Kassaerth has not yet observed this bat feeding, although Kassaerth has two theories. First, the magebane bats are perhaps common cave bats that have somehow acquired the skill at dispelling magic. If this is the case, then they would most likely feed on insects, spiders, and other bugs, or perhaps even small lizards or toads. Alternately, the magebane bat is perhaps a magical creation, and its similarity to bats ends at its appearance. If true, then Kassaerth imagines that the magebane bat might actually feed on the magic which it dispels, gaining energy from the magic it destroys. Further research is needed.

Disposition and Social Habits

None listed.

Habitat

None listed.

Fylgia

Most compatible: Unknown.

Other notes

(( Magebane bat is currently trainable, but becomes a regular bat once bonded, presumably due to shared appearance. Suggested CTS special abilities would include Mordenkainen's Disjunction, Greater Dispel, Dispel Magic, and/or Beholder Anti-Magic Cone. ))