Bloodfly

Bloodflies are medium-sized flying insects found in damp and humid areas that should not be taken lightly. On the island of Khorinis they inhabit the swamps of the Valley of Mines, the swamp of Jharkendar, and the Valley of Khorinis. They are unpredictable, fast-moving, unafraid of water, and often appear in groups – a serious threat that should be eliminated as quickly as possible. Their abdomen ends in an extremely poisonous stinger: drawn by their prey's sweat, they kill with their venom and feast on the blood. Swampweed attracts them strongly, which is why both the Brotherhood of the Sleeper within the Barrier and the settlement of Lago in Varant had trouble with them. On Khorinis, bloodflies are entirely black with glowing red eyes since the fall of the Barrier, while their mainland relatives have red bodies with white wings. The Fire Mage Damarok discovered the healing properties of the tissue fluid around the venom glands – this secretion possesses such powerful healing properties that even the deepest wounds close, though the body develops immunity over time. Both the stinger and the wings are considered trophies that can be extracted by hunters like Gaan and Grimbald. The stinger is also an ingredient for the Elixir of Mental Change.