Lyvak
“Ivanitsky Creature” © Traci Shepard, accessed at Arcane Beasts and Creatures here
[One of many one-off winged weirdos from the annals of Forteana. The name was generated as a partial anagram of “Ivanitsky”, the family that reported seeing it.]
Lyvak CR 1 CN Aberration This strange biped has a furry body and membranous, bat-like wings. Its face resembles a humanoid skull, and a sphincter beneath it opens to reveal a long flexible tongue.
A lyvak is a small strange creature with a superficially humanoid form and a love of mischief. They seem to be attracted to magic-rich and haunted sites, which they enhance with their own spells and prankish behavior. They are gifted mimics and can squeeze into tight places, and often hide in the homes of humanoids in order to scare, confuse and irritate them. They are not actively hostile, but their tricks can drive those living with a lyvak to despair.
Lyvaks prefer to avoid combat when they can, as they are relatively weak, but if pressed will defend themselves with their spell-like abilities and a stern headbutt. Their tongues are as long and agile as a human hand and arm, and they use these to steal weapons from those that would hurt them. If badly injured, they are likely to flee or play dead, hoping to escape in order to prank another day.
A lyvak is an omnivore with a taste for sweets, and they often steal candies or pastries if they can get them. They prefer cold and dark climes, and are frequently found underground. They are highly social among themselves, and roost in large groups like oversized bats. The fur of a lyvak is primarily brown, but they have highlights of striking primary colors—usually blues and purples.
