Immoth

These creatures are often followers of Zykmjir.

Basic Information

Anatomy

An immoth appears as a gleaming giant carved from dense, translucent ice. It resembles a bearded, hulking dwarf with icy talons and a large, crystalline tail. The creature covers itself with gemlike nuggets of enchanted ice called ice runes.

Ecology and Habitats

Immoths originate from the coldest regions of the Planes of Air and Water, although their thirst for knowledge takes them to many other planes of existence. They tend to dwell in forbidding, freezing regions.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Immoths eat any sort of living creatures, feeding on the life essence rather than the actual flesh—though they nonetheless consume the latter.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Though they are solitary creatures, immoths maintain contact with others of their kind, sharing secrets and coming to each other’s aid when necessary.

Civilization and Culture

Common Myths and Legends

Immoths believe words themselves to have power. (Certainly, the verbal components of spells lend some credence to the idea.) Though the true reasons for their diligent search for knowledge are unknown, it is clear that the monsters prize words for their own sake, not merely the knowledge those words convey.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Immoths seem to be highly curious about all forms of humanoid life, as well as arcane and divine magic, but they generally take a great interest in all things. They barter with intelligent beings for information but show no compunction about taking what they want by force if more peaceful methods fail. These relentless gatherers of knowledge and secrets hide their information in icy libraries.

Average Height

8-foot-tall

Related Ethnicities

• Air Elementals
• Water Elementals