Were these creatures visible, they would be graceful, mantalike creatures which swim through the air by use of a bladder filled with lighter-than-air gas. Invisible rayfish are found in the mountains of Mystrous, and the hidden ruins of Delimanequa To'neir, where they were once bred as flying mounts (and rumors are whispered that some of the renegade survivors of Delimanequa To'neir's tragic fall still ride them).

Combat: Invisible rayfish are not naturally aggressive. A rayfish may be goaded to fly close to enemies so that its rider can attack, but the fish will take no action unless itself attacked. Its massive wings buffet an opponent for 1-10 points of damage. The rayfish's small mouth is useless for anything besides feeding.

Habitat/Society: Wild rayfish inhabit the high mountain regions of Mystrous and fly to lower altitudes to feed. Rayfish are solitary and flee any possible threats.

The invisibles of Delimanequa To'neir breed rayfish in vast aeries deep within their forest home. These creatures serve the invisibles as flying mounts and are often ridden into battle.

Ecology: Rayfish are herbivores that feed on plants growing below the timberline. Their invisibility protects them from predators, to such an extent that few on Mystrous or on the isle that hides the ruins of Delimanequa To'neir know of their existence.

The solitary rayfish mate in the spring. The female buries a clutch of 1-6 eggs just above the snowline. Although the eggs are tough, leathery and well-protected, only one or two rayfish from each clutch successfully hatch. The invisibles of Delimanequa To'neir are skilled at hunting these eggs, which they take home and incubate.

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