Asyer
Commonly a witch's companion that is a winged-cat or a bat-cat. They are *not* familiars.
"Hm, that creature must be an Asyer."
Asyer
Commonly a winged-cat accommodated with witches, warlocks, mages & wizards. They are not considered familiars and have a set of powers. Also considered "bat-cats".
Person #1: "Is that your familiar?"
Person #2: "No, they're a winged-cat, they are my Asyer."
Person #2: "No, they're a winged-cat, they are my Asyer."