Familiar

A Familiar is an animal guardian/teacher to a Witch or Warlock, each with their own very distinct personality. When a young Witch or Warlock begins to manifest their powers, they are visited by a Familiar, and upon naming it, they are bound together for life.
The bond between Familiar and Witch or Warlock is sacred, and is considered a great offense for another Witch or Warlock (especially outside of the Coven) to touch a Familiar that does not belong to them without permission.
A Familiar is capable of communicating telepathically with the Witch or Warlock they are bound to, as well as with any other Familiar. They are also highly resilient to attacks, and the only effective method of killing a Familiar, is by killing the Witch or Warlock the are bonded to; doing so will turn the Familiar to ash.
Most Familiars are not aggressive by nature. However, they do feed off the natural energy that their Witch or Warlock gives off. So, for example, if the Witch or Warlock is evil, they will give off more darker energy, thereby corrupting their Familiar.
Familiars also do not require food, nor are they capable of reproducing, as they are spiritual in nature.
Familiars are also knowledgeable in all forms of magical arts, however they are unable to cast spells or conduct rituals.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Telepathy with their bonded Witch or Warlock and other Familiars

Lifespan

Various

Average Height

Various

Average Weight

Various