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'''Gloomwings''' were a type of evil [[fey]] found on the [[Prime Material plane]].<ref name="MC11" />

==Description==
Gloomwings looked like large, flying [[serpent]]s. They had massive, [[bat]]-like wings which were covered in a fine fur. Their eyes glowed red when they were angry or while feeding. They were strong flyers, capable of carrying up to {{SI|175|lb|k}} while flying at their full speed. They could transport up to {{SI|255|lb|k}} total by air.<ref name="MC11" />

==Abilities==
Gloomwings had the innate ability to duplicate the effects of the ''[[darkness, 15' radius]]'' spell. They used their [[Darkvision|infravision]] and other excellent senses to locate a target within the globe of magical darkness. <ref name="MC11" />

==Combat==
Gloomwings were vicious in combat. It would not hesitate to launch an attack on a what it saw as an easy target. Gloomwings used their innate ''darkness'' ability to ambush a target, as well as to engulf their target in a shroud of darkness.<ref name="MC11" />

The bite of a gloomwing delivered a potent and terrible venom. The venom affected targets differently. The venom may cause a target to:<ref name="MC11" />
* Become overtaken with ''[[fear]]''.
* Lapse into a deep but temporary coma.
* Become temporarily stunned. 
* Become ''[[confusion|confused]]''.
* Become ''[[feeblemind|feebleminded]]''.
* Temporarily suffer from debilitating and painful convulsions.

==Society==
Gloomwings lived either alone or in small flocks, and sought to establish alliances with any [[evil]] creature who lived near them. Gloomwings hoarded treasure to be later used as bribes or to hire what they considered lesser creatures for tasks.<ref name="MC11" />
===Diet===
Gloomwings were a carnivores species and ate any creature they defeated in battle. They would also consume carrion if needed.<ref name="MC11" />
===Habitats===
Gloomwings made their lairs among ruins or in caves along cliffs.<ref name="MC11" /> They could particularly be found In [[north Faerûn]] in the forests of [[Cormanthyr]], [[Battledale]], [[Mistledale]], and [[Shadowdale]].<ref name="TRoMD-p11">{{Cite book/The Ruins of Myth Drannor/Campaign Guide to Myth Drannor|11}}</ref>

===Languages===
These creatures typically spoke [[Common]], [[Orcish]], and [[Draconic language|Draconic]]. Though they only spoke the latter with evil dragons.<ref name="MC11" />
===Usages===
Gloomwings were occasionally used as aerial mounts by evil [[cleric]]s as well as messengers and spies by evil dragons.<ref name="MC11" />

The wings of a gloomwing were sometimes used as a [[material component]] in spells.<ref name="DM-147">{{Cite dragon/147/Variety the Spice of Magic|25}}</ref>

==Appendix==
===See Also===
*[[Gloomwing moth]]
===Appearances===
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[[Category:Fey]]