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An azmyth was a species of deep bat found in Faerûn and in the Underdark.[1]

Description[]

An azmyth was 4 feet (1.2 meters) long and had a 3 feet (0.91 meters) wingspan. They had crested heads, bearded chins, and white pupil-less eyes. Skin color ranged from leathery gray or mauve to emerald green.[1]

Ecology[]

Azmyths ate flowers, small plants, and insects.[1]

Personality[]

Azmyths had higher-than-average intelligence. They often formed close friendships with other creatures for mutual benefit. These friendships could last a lifetime.[1]

Combat[]

Azmyths could strike with both their bite and their needle-sharp tails. They could unleash a shock attack, similar to the spell shocking grasp.[1]

Powers[]

Azmyths communicated by telepathy. They had the ability to know alignment. They could become invisible and create an area of silence around themselves.[1]

Ecology[]

Relationships[]

Azmyths were a favored animal of the Halfling deity Brandobaris[2] and the Seldarine deities Aerdrie Faenya, Sehanine Moonbow, and Solonor Thelandira.[3]

Notable Azmyths[]

A notable azmyth would be Xuxa, the animal companion of noted ranger and archeologist Baylee Arnvold.[4]

Appendix[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Ed Greenwood (July 1991). The Drow of the Underdark. (TSR, Inc), p. 113. ISBN 1-56076-132-6.
  2. Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 167. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
  3. Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 94, 126, 133. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
  4. Mel Odom (1998). The Lost Library of Cormanthyr. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0786907355.

Connections[]


True Bats
Mundane bats: DoombatGiant batIce batMobatVampire bat
Magical bats: Deep bat (AzmythNight hunterSinister)
Planar bats: Shadowhunter bat

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