Vulture drake

A vulture drake (also known as a deathwing ) is a type of drake that has been corrupted by the Shadowfell. They are large, menacing reptiles that can be used as mounts, and were often used in service of the Raven Queen.

Apperance
The vulture drake is a gaunt winged creature with taut skin and a skeletal physique. It has long and unwieldy wings.

Ecology
The vulture drake can commonly be found in the Shadowfell.

Combat
A vulture drake will prefer to focus on a single target, swooping in and allowing itself to sustain a hit, since this will enable it to use its death shriek. Once a target is eliminated, the vulture drake will take off again in order to repeat the process.

History
The Conclave of the Black Frost, a cabal of cobalt dragons, were the first to breed vulture drakes, in the Shadowfell. When the Raven Queen eliminated the Conclave, her agents spared the vulture drakes for use in their service.