Harpy
Harpy | |
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Creator | Xero |
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Rank | ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ (Normal) ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ (Elite) |
Feather Colours | Any |
Skin Colours | Light Tanned Dark |
Average Height | 180cm |
Lifespan | 150 years |
Planet | Gwynbrenon Wyrmeron Grukoor |
Locations | Forests Mountains |
Strengths | Intelligent Agile Spellcasters |
Weaknesses | Rarely wear protection |
The Harpy is an enigma among the monsters of Auria with its origins thought to be different from whoever you ask. Some believe them to be cursed Avari or Half-Avari that are punished for something wicked they had done, others believe them to be children of the God of Skies Caelus and the Enkhulu believe them to simply exist to provide a challenge to their youngbloods.
Whatever their origins may be, the Harpy is proved to exist and is a notorious enemy for many. Rarely does one meet a Harpy that isn't wicked or sadistic in nature, using its agility and viciousness to cut and claw away at unsuspecting adventurers when they become unfortunate enough to cross paths with one of these winged creatures.
Harpies live together in flocks, creating camps in the form of multiple nests where they perch and gather, showing signs of significant intelligence as they work together to raid settlements or hunt beasts to feed themselves, paying care to their young and their elderly even. In these camps one may also see the Harpies practice shamanistic rituals, often communing with corrupting powers to empower their fighters.
Lastly is it discovered that Harpies cannot mate with their own race and must actively seek out prey who may carry their spawn or copulate with. With females that they mingle with, Harpies often times capture them so that they are brought to their camp where they can be watched over until the Harpy's children are born after which the hostage is either killed or released.
Powers
Harpies are versatile as they can come in both a fighter's role as well as a spellcaster's role.
Harpy fighters often use their sharp talons and wide wings to outmaneuver their enemy and rake them apart as they struggle to escape. Harpy teeth are sharp and they may sometimes use them to bite their foe if they come too close.
Harpy spellcasters are known for using a wide variety of spells though they mainly range in the destructive kind most often using fire, frost or lightning magic.
Physical Appearence
Harpies are half-human, half-avian monsters that may be confused for Avari Hybrids. Their torsos and heads are that of a human though with long pointed ears but their arms are replaced with large wings and their lower legs are ridged and taloned.
Harpy males and females are often times indistinguishable outside the fact that females have breasts. Harpy clothing is limited to simple loincloths to cover their chests and hip regions and decorative trinkets such as necklaces, bracelets or piercings are common among them, often wear fetishes or ritualistic idols believing that they ward off evil. The more a harpy is decorated the higher their social rank is within their flock.