Spectral manticore

Spectral manticore was an illusion spell that created a spectral manticore which accompanied and fought alongside the caster for a limited time.

Effects
The spectral manticore resembled the magical beast in nearly every way, except that it was translucent in appearance. It possessed the lion-like body, humanoid head, spiked tail, and leathery wings of a corporeal manticore. This creature was unfailingly loyal to the casting cleric, was immune to charming effects, and was completely silent.

Components
In addition to verbal and somatic components, this spell required a spike taken from a real manticore's tail.

History
The specifications of spectral manticore were taken from the Malarite relic, the Book of Fangs and Talons.