Giant skunk

Giant skunks were an extra-large variety of their smaller cousins.

Biology
The noxious spray produced by giant skunks not only temporarily poisoned and blinded their victims, but left a lingering terrible stench. This stench was difficult to remove, requiring several days of washing. However, the spray would cause items made of cloth to rot away, even those of a magical nature.

The spray of glacier skunks was notably strong enough to immobilize a grown man, causing 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
Much like their smaller cousins, when threatened a giant skunk would spray a cloud of vile musk at its opponents.

Sub-Species

 * Glacier skunk: a species of giant skunk that was endemic to the Ice Spires region. They were said to be as large as wolves, with claws comparable to those of bears, and had a need-like barb protruding from the end of their furry tails. 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 was known to be capable of shapeshifting into a glacier skunk and was disguised as such on the day that Tavis Burdun first met him.

Diet
Giant skunks were an omnivorous species. They were occasionally known to raid the camps of sentient creatures, such as humans, in search of food.

Habitats
Giant skunks typically lived in forested areas, such as the Plain of Standing Stones. However, glacier skunks were known to live in mountainous terrain and were rarely found anywhere else.