Spitting felldrake

Spitting drakes were a species of drake that emerged in the Realms following the Spellplague.

Behavior
Spitting drakes had very low levels of intelligence.

Biology
The name of these drakes was derived from the caustic saliva that they could spit out at great distances.

Combat
When engaging in combat these drakes always focused their intention on a single target out of instinct, singlemindedly intent on taking them down. When fighting together in a group, spitting drakes typically ganged up on a single enemy.

History
Around 1479 DR, spitting drakes were domesticated and used by a tribe of goblinoids living within Undermountain.

Around that same time, a spitting drake was sucked into Undermountain through one of Halaster Blackcloak's remaining portals. The drake wandered around the dungeon for some time, until it was captured by the vampire Dayan for use in his necromantic rituals.

Ecology
Besides congregating in their own clutches, spitting drakes were sometimes known to live in clutches with other drakes, such as guard drakes. They could also be found in clutches formed by a single, dominant rage drake.

Relationships
Though a bit difficult to manage, some humanoids were known to domesticate spitting drakes and train them to act as guards. These included humans, kobolds, and goblinoids.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Scepter Tower of Spellgard • Halls of Undermountain