Thaumavore

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An animal or lifeform that feeds off of magic or magical energy as the main part of its diet.

    "Major Transformation: […] Thaumavore (Su): Alterations to the mongrel’s blood and magical aura causes her to leech energy from spells cast upon her; the mongrel gains 5 temporary hit points whenever a spell is cast upon her and heals 1 point of ability damage."

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"Major Transformation: […] Thaumavore (Su): Alterations to the mongrel’s blood and magical aura causes her to leech energy from spells cast upon her; the mongrel gains 5 temporary hit points whenever a spell is cast upon her and heals 1 point of ability damage."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θαῦμα (thaûma, “magic”) + -vore.

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