Stirge

Parasitic bird-like creatures, Stirges bury their sharp beaks into their prey to draw blood to feed upon. A scourge to agricultural communities in their range, since a swarm of stirges can leave whole flocks-- and often the shepherd as well-- entirely drained of blood.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Thin, skeletal body with four leathery wings. Six additional frail appendages extend from its torso. Feeds using a long proboscis mouth with razor sharp teeth that burrow into a creature to extract blood. Black tufts of hair often present on the head, the rest of the body is characteristically hairless.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Prevalent throughout Faerun's northern regions, and can also thrive deep within the Underdark.

Average Intelligence

Not very intelligent, but efficient swarm hunters.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Sight predators with keen vision even in pitch black nights or deep caves.

Origin/Ancestry

Faerunian

Lifespan

8 years

Conservation Status

Treated as a pestilence, but thrives nonetheless in subterranean breeding grounds.