Laraken

Laraken, also called magic-drainers, were a species of large, magic-devouring outsiders from the plane of Nishrek.

Appearance
The laraken had large, round, glistening yellow bodies with two fleshy tentacles that came out from either side. They constantly kept themselves moist, and when on the Prime Material plane would rarely leave swamps or marshlands except to feed.

Physiology
A laraken fed on and absorbed magical energy. They also had a naturally high resistance to magic. If any spells cast at them bypassed their defenses, it would be absorbed and the laraken would gain it as a spell-like ability. Furthermore, when a laraken struck a spellcaster, the latter would lose their most potent memorized spell which again, could be cast by the former as a spell-like ability.

They also fed on the magical enchantments of weapons and items. This included magic items' charges, their inherent enchantments, and even the level enhancement of most weapons and armor. Consuming the magic from items would only make the laraken more robust and fight with more ferocity. However, this magic-draining consumption did not work against arcane spells or items that drew their power from the Shadow Weave.

Abilities
Laraken were naturally able to sense magic, as it was their main source of food. In addition to their abilities regarding magic, laraken were able to create and use dimension doors at will.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Mortal Consequences • The Wizardwar • The Best of the Realms III: Possessions