I think I will save the spell then, you know, in case things go south (er).

Yeah, but insectivores should be hibernating now. They are going to have a hard time finding food in the middle of winter, so the group is likely to be decimated by starvation.
Vampire bats are tropical, being found only in Central and South America. In our world, anyway. Obviously, in a fantasy world where there are elves and werewolves (and many other things), the laws of nature established here need not always apply.
Hey everyone. I hope you're well. We're at three and a half days.