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| Bat-folk | |
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| Other name(s): | Bat-people, bat-men, bat-like humanoid |
| General information | |
| Alignment: | Good |
| Type: | Humanoid |
| Patron deity: | Camazotz |
| First appearance: | The Scarlet Brotherhood (1998) |
Bat-folk are a mysterious race from the ancient past in Hepmonaland, traces of whom have been found in ruined cities, temples, or items there.[1]
Description
"Bat-Folk of Hepmonaland. Separated from Eastern Oerik by the Tilva Strait, Hepmonaland is a relatively small continent that few people of the Flanaess known much about. Those who have explored the north spur of Hepmonaland report dense rainforests, severe tropical storms, steamy wetlands, and a fetid swamp (called the Pelisso Swamp). Adventurers are sometimes lured into Hepmonaland’s rainforests by ancient ruins, including tombs and shrines left behind by an ancient civilization of bat-like humanoids whose history is largely forgotten."[2]
There is also a race of bat-folk in the Amedio Jungle who are different from the bat-folk of Hepmonaland. These people are more akin to lycanthropes and are the result of a curse from Camazotz which continued hereditarily. They are found in Telaneteculi.
History and society
Little is known of the bat-folk, other than that their civilization was abandoned or destroyed several hundred years before the Touv and Olman rose to prominence in Hepmonaland.[3] Their culture emphasized Good, and they were not unusually inclined toward Evil.[4]
They are variously referred to as "bat-people", "bat-men", and "bat-numanoids".
- Lake Ichine—"remains of a bat-people city press up through the tar on the southern end of the lake"[5]
- Lake Opotleotle—"Dark shapes fly above the lake at night, returning to roost in a ruin on the southern shore, rumored to be an abandoned bat-humanoid temple."[5]
- Tchlapec Lake—"One of the noble [yuan-ti] houses ... explores the depths of the lake, occasionally turning up strange items from the vanished bat-people."[6]
- Xaro mountains—"the forgotten city of Xuxulieto built in a rift in one of the mountains. ... there are some signs that the bat-men spent some time there."[6] "The lair of large, intelligent humanoid bats. .. when the city was alive and prosperous. The bat-people are good creatures."[4]
"It is possible that Camazotz gained popularity (or notoriety) due to the ancient bat-people who used to live in Hepmonaland."[7]
Rumors and legends
For all practical purposes, everything known about the bat-folk are rumors and legends, other than the fact that they existed.
External links
Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.
- "The Horrors of Hepmonaland" by C. Wesley Clough—includes the "Zhem’Tahl" a fan-created verison of the bat-folk. (OJ#24. Sep 2008. p.24-25.)
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.36, 42, 55, 56.
- ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.147, Ch.5: Creating Campaigns—Mysteries of Greyhawk.
- ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.36.
- ↑ a b I1 Dwellers of the Forbidden City (1981), p.23, (#4).
- ↑ a b The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.55.
- ↑ a b The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.56.
- ↑ The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.42.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
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