Harpy

Air Type Subspecies

Common Name

Harpy

Physical Description

Average Height

5 ft

Body Structure

Humanoid upper body with strong, bird-like legs

Skin

Smooth skin interwoven with feathers

Distinctive Features

Feathered tails, wings, and legs; strong, sharp talons; head plumes (more elaborate in males)

Abilities & Powers

Physical Abilities

• Gifted singers — though they cannot magically charm or enthrall Pae’il

• Incredibly fast and high fliers — considered the fastest on Telrunya

• Possess Eagle Eyes — superior long-distance and aerial vision

• Strong enough to carry full-grown Pae’il mid-flight

• Can survive in any climate, regardless of temperature

• Males may exhibit a natural magical affinity, though not as physically strong as females

Reproduction

Method

Intercourse

Gestation Period

One season

Average Number of Offspring

2

Notes

• Female Harpies are driven by instinct toward males, whose pheromones are irresistible

• The presence of a male heightens aggression in nearby females competing to mate

• Males can partner with other Pae types, but only sire Harpies with female Harpies

• In mixed-species pairings, offspring take after the mother

• Same-sex Harpy couples cannot produce males, and gender-swapping magic is required to produce eggs — currently unavailable in Lucandria

• Male/male Harpy pairs are unheard of due to strong reproductive instinct

Growth Stages

• Babies hatch naked from eggs and are referred to as "chicks"

• Children are covered in fluffy down and called "nestlings" — they are flightless and nest-bound

• Teenagers, or "fledglings," begin molting their down, grow flight feathers, and train their flight muscles

• Adults are fully feathered and capable hunters

Parental Care

• Mothers are extremely protective of eggs

• Once hatched, the first chick becomes the favorite; the second is often neglected

• Mothers will not retrieve a fallen nestling

Weaknesses

Known Weaknesses

• Susceptible to Taint (details pending)

• Vulnerable to mind-altering magic

Diet

Primary Food Sources

Mostly carnivorous, though some are omnivorous

Hunting & Gathering

Most Harpies hunt their food

Village-dwelling Harpies may receive prepared rations

Dietary Needs

High-protein diet

Behavior & Society

Social Structure

• Females are typically solitary and territorial

• Males often form bachelor groups, led by the strongest or most flamboyant member

• Some males also choose solitude

Communication

Varies by region

Harpies in Lucandria speak a dialect of Common unique to their kind

History

Origin

The first Harpies arrived on Telrunya through the influence of Venus, who brought them from another realm.

A group of curious travelers on Venus’ Fantasy Island encountered **Thunderbird**, a majestic and revered being believed to be a **male harpy** — once thought extinct.

This discovery confirmed not only the presence of Harpies in Telrunya but also sparked rumors of ancestral ties to ancient sky spirits.