You Are What You Eat. The Bibliophage gains knowledge and abilities when it consumes other books. The more books it consumes the larger and more dangerous it becomes.
Consuming Knowledge. The Bibliophage uses its mangle jaw to sink its teeth into its prey causing 1D8 piercing damage. For every additional book it consume, the Bibliophage gains 1D8 extra damage and 1 to hit.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 4 (1d8) piercing damage.
Spinal Tap. The Bibiliophage can shoot nails out of its back in a 15 ft cone. Everyone in the area must make a Dexterity Save DC 15. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 15 ft. cone. Hit: 4 (2d4) piercing damage.
Not By Bread Alone. The Bibliophage can consume a nearby book, scroll or similar material and gain 1D8 extra damage to its bite attack, 1D8 HP, and +1 to its attack roll.
Thick Hide. The Bibliophage closes its mouth and hide inside itself, making it more difficult to hit vital areas. The Bibliophage gains 2 to its AC, potentially causing an attack to miss.
Description
This cannibalistic book hides deep in the bowels of ancient libraries, eating ruined or decaying books. Though many scholars hate these creatures for potentially destroying priceless historical documents, these creatures actually help keep the library's "ecosystem" in balance by removing moldy or ruined materials. The Bibliophage becomes stronger the more material it eats and can even become bold enough to attack passing adventurers if they appear to be carrying tasty reading materials.
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