Giant skunk

Glacier skunks were giant-sized skunks living in the region of Hartsvale in the far north of Faerûn.

Description
Glacier skunks were as large as wolves and had claws comparable to those of bears. Protruding from the end of their furry tails was a need-like barb.

Biology
The noxious spray of a glacier skunk was strong enough to immobilize a grown man with its stench. It caused a stinging sensation in the eyes and a burning sensation in the throat. In some cases it was even known to cause victims to cough up blood.

Combat
Glacier skunks were known to be strong and fierce enough to take down a full-grown male elk in the same way a mountain lion could.

History
Basil of Lyndusfarne used to shapeshift into one and was so disguised on the first day that Tavis Burdun met him.

Diet
Glacier skunks were a carnivorous species.

Habitats
Glacier skunks lived in mountainous terrain and were rarely known to be found anywhere else.