Aethelgard

Devouring Thorns are driven by a relentless hunger. They are not intelligent, acting more like a colony of insects than individual creatures. They are attracted to warmth and movement, and once they sense prey, they become a whirlwind of thorny aggression. They communicate with each other through subtle rustling and clicking sounds, coordinating their attacks to overwhelm their target. While individually weak, their numbers make them a dangerous threat to even larger creatures. Devouring Thorns often lie in wait, concealed among other vegetation. They prefer to ambush their prey, swarming over them and quickly restraining them with their thorny vines. They are relentless in their attacks, continuing to drain the life from their victim until nothing remains. They are easily distracted by other potential prey, however, and may abandon a larger, stronger target if a smaller, easier meal presents itself.