Charwasp

A Charwasp is an insect species attracted to heat, storing it in its body and feeding off the thermal energy. They can resist temperatures up to the melting point of stone. Captive species seem to be able to survive about a week without fire, if provided an unlimited supply of nectar and/or sugar. A charwasp does not bite, but it has the tendency to move towards the nearest source of warmth. If they are brushed off a fire, the nearest sources of warmth may include human bodies, where they inflict a small and nasty burn if they had enough time to heat up.

Records say these creatures used to be found only at volcanic sites, but they have also taken to cities during the last few centuries. This is probably because of the large increase of active forges due to the revolution in Steam machine technology.

Charwasps can be used as an Ingredient in Herblore, if they are first frozen, then crushed in a mortar and pestle.