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SWARM OF MANA TICKS

Similarly to mundane ticks that gorge on blood, mana ticks devour magic. They are highly resistant to spellcasters due to this magical diet. It is common to find swarms of mana ticks in places with high ambient magic concentrations or where spellcasters assemble; infestations are a regular occurrence among schools of young mages. They are often found in the wild, roaming forests and swamps where magical creatures lair. They prefer to lay their eggs near the trails or outside the burrows of these creatures for their young to gain easy access to food.

Magic Detectors. A mana tick’s ability to sense magic from a distance makes its essence valuable in creating potions and magic items that detect magic.

Glowbugs. Mana ticks start glowing in shifting shades of blue and purple soon after engorging themselves on magic. The sight of a fully satiated swarm is often mistaken for more benign fireflies floating on the breeze.

Intelligent Swarm. Unlike more mundane insects that seek whatever prey is closest, mana ticks will ignore everything else as they seek spellcasters to drain.

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