Dire Bat (Basic Lore)

Dire Bat (CR 2)
Neutral - Large - Magical Beast
Gigantic bats, Dire bats are far too large to fly if not for their powerfully magical nature. As a result, they are efficient and deadly predators who are a menace to all civilized areas, swooping in to snatch away pets and children. As a result of these predations, Dire Bats are hated and feared far more than more dangerous creatures, and many cities post good bounties for their eradication. Sadly, Dire Bats are hardy and fecund, and as a result, are quite ubiquitous in ruins, caves, dungeons, wild forests, warehouses, abandoned houses, indeed, almost anywhere they can roost in quiet.