The bat is a common nocturnal animal. They have a reputation as creatures of evil, but they are really just common vermin.
Encounter: 3d6.
ST: 1.
DX: 8.
IQ: 1.
MV: 1/10 (fly).
AR: 0.
DM: 1 pt (bite).
Size: Sub.
TR: None.
Behavior: Cowardly (8).
Habitat: Desert, Barrens, Marshes, Jungle, Forest, Hills, Forested Hills, Mountains, Plains, Underground, Urban.
Category: Natural Beast.
Special: Blindsense. Bats can notice and locate any creature within 20′.
Bats are small, winged night creatures, that feed off of plants and other small animals. They are usually black or dark brown, with wings about 2-3′ wide.
They are commonly seen as evil creatures, or messengers of evil sorcerers. This can be the case, but they are mostly just harmless vermin.
They will generally avoid combat and simply fly away. If pressed, a bat will swoop down and bite for 1 pt or damage, then fly away.
The wings of a bat are worth 3 silver pieces to some witches and alchemists. Whole, living bats are prized by some evil sorcerers as sources of energy, and can fetch up to 10 silver pieces each.
Bats live in caves and trees, sleeping during the day and coming out at night. They can also be found in underground catacombs or other urban cave-like areas.
The Isle of Ealdun
Bats can be found throughout the Isle, from the caves in the Northern Morrigan Mountains to the coasts of Southmoor.
The Middle Lands
Bats can be found throughout the reaches of the Middle Lands, from the far north of Tianshang to the south of Kavast and beyond.
The Vales
Bats are common throughout the Vales.
The Shaman’s Valley
Bats can be found throughout the Valley.
Design Notes
Original Inspiration: Blades & Black Magic, C.R. Brandon; Heroes & Other Worlds, C.R. Brandon; Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, TSR; The Fantasy Trip, Steve Jackson Games.
