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thaumavore en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θαῦμα (thaûma, “magic”) + -vore.

Meanings

  1. An animal or lifeform that feeds off of magic or magical energy as the main part of its diet.
    • Major Transformation: […] Thaumavore (Su): Alterations to the mongrel’s blood and magical aura causes her to leech energy from spells cast upon her; the mongrel gains 5 temporary hit points whenever a spell is cast upon her and heals 1 point of ability damage. 2014, Bloodforge, Dreamscarred Press, page 94
    • "IT IS THE APEX PREDATOR OF THE MAGICAL FOOD CHAIN. A THAUMAVORE WITH AN APPETITE THAT CANNOT EVER BE SATED. 2021 (2022), Jed MacKay, Death of Doctor Strange

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