Shadowhunter bat

Shadowhunter bats were a type of monstrous bat connected to the Shadowfell.

Description
These creatures had very gaunt bodies that terminated in a long tail, which was flat and bristling with spikes.

Behavior
Shadowhunter bats were very fierce predators and would attack other creatures without any provocation. Being more adapted to flying, they were quite clumsy when walking.

Combat
These creatures preferred to lurk in the shadows, striking their foes when they least expected it. They would then attempt to flee before their opponent could have an opportunity to retaliate and hide once more to repeat the process.

When fighting in dim light, or preferably complete darkness, shadowhunter bats tended to fight more fiercely.

History
Following an earthquake caused by the Spellplague, a rift opened up in the first level of Undermountain and shadowhunter bats quickly took to the area as a lair.

Ecology
Shadowhunter bats lived and hunted either solitarily or in colonies.

Habitats
These creatures were typically seen lingering near places that were touched by the Shadowfell.

Relationships
Shadowhunter bats sometimes served other shadow creatures or undead, such as dark creepers, deathlock wights, and vampires.