 Chibix are nocturnal quasi-arthropods that fly on somewhat bat-like wings, and feed on fruits and seeds, found scattered across the globe, though mostly in more temperate climates. They are shelled creatures that bear some remote resemblance to bats, and, indeed, in Rephidim Standard, when one refers to "bats" in the generic, if one is not referring to an Eeee, one is likely referring to one of these creatures. While chibix wings are very fragile, the creatures themselves are shelled, and have some ability to regenerate (slowly), making them fairly hardy. They tend to be about the size of true bats, though there are rumors that in some regions they may reach truly legendary wingspans. In the Ashdod Territories, they are raised as a food staple by the Eeee. Chibix raised for food have their wings plucked - in part so that they cannot fly away, but also because a flightless chibix generally does nothing but sit and eat, and quickly its fatty hump grows significantly in size. Some Eeee nobles consider it a delicacy to pluck the pry loose the shell of a chibix and eat from its fatty hump, while the creature shrieks loudly, making a "pleasing" sound. Chibix with their wings left intact are sometimes kept as pets, though they are not known for being terribly bright. (And if they misbehave, they make a nice snack.) In myth, chibix often serve as messengers for the Goddess of Secrets, Barada.
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Chibix are nocturnal quasi-arthropods that fly on somewhat bat-like wings, and feed on fruits and seeds, found scattered across the globe, though mostly in more temperate climates. They are shelled creatures that bear some remote resemblance to bats, and, indeed, in Rephidim Standard, when one refers to "bats" in the generic, if one is not referring to an Eeee, one is likely referring to one of these creatures.
