Bandersnatches

Few are the creatures that can prove a match for a dragon; but the bandersnatch is one of them. Wyverns and bandersnatches have been seen to do battle in the wilds of the Dravanian Forelands, with the latter coming out the victors. Something that fierce need never rely upon stealth and cunning, but brute force, dashing headlong and overthwart to seize its prey and claw and bite it to death. (1)

Naturally, this means that man has the irresistible urge to try to subdue and tame it. However, to date, the nearest outcome to "success" has been simply not to end up in well-chewed bits on the floor. (1)

(1) Encyclopaedia Eorzea Vol. 1, p. 276

Known species/types of bandersnatch:

- Pantera
- Bandersnatch
- Bounding bandersnatch
- Bognarious bandersnatch
- Bozjan bandersnatch

- Gruntamulous Dindergrabble
- Masterful bandersnatch
- Thextera
- Glawackus
- Marchosias

pantera

Panteras stalk the upper reaches of the Peaks of Gyr Abania, and oft cause trouble for those who seek to draw water at Wightrock. (2) Clan Centurio sets forth bounties on the beasts--assuming one can return to collect, of course. (3)

(2) FATE: Mouth for Water
(3) Centurio hunt: Pantera

Habitats:
- The Peaks, Miriam's Luck
- The Peaks, Goodblade (FATE only)

Combat Rating: 68

Special notes:​

Unlike many of its kind, the pantera has abandoned the use of its frumious jaws in favor of unleashing a dark fire spell upon its foes, in a circle in front of it. Its claws do still catch, though, in a forehand swing.