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The Harpy Creation Myth: Vulnia the Burning Mother
Restored by the Torinian Librarian, Daphne Logos . Harpies pass down their history orally through dedicated keepers, rendering the study of their culture and traditions difficult for humans. In his work, Harpy Myths and Legends , the renowned Torinian historian Heseodorus recorded the creation story of Felarya as told by the giant harpies. Though only fragments of his text remain, we are fortunate that long-lived harpies dwelling in Torin City have preserved what was lost and
Mar 202 min read


Artifact Idea: The Cursed Blade of Y’allthilagiekk (The Blade of Gunvor)
(Art property of Karbo) The Cursed Blade of Y’allthilagiekk is actually called the Blade of Gunvor (sometimes pronounced Gunt-vor). In truth, the sword was never cursed; it became corrupted. As the legend goes, when Gunvor the Great of Ur-Sagol forsook using the magical sword for defense only—as was intended by the elemental who forged it—and began seeking powerful souls to feed the blade, driven by her own increasing bloodthirst, her infamy spread far and wide as she marched
Mar 101 min read
Lore: The Order of Vigilants
Around the year 868 AU, sphinxes throughout the continent watched harpies with growing concern. A power vacuum had been created by the fall of the dridder empire, and the “power-hungry vultures” seemed to be circling. The sphinxes were not interested in filling that void themselves, nor were they opposed to another empire rising. What the sphinxes could not abide was either of the ignoble harpy matriarchs asserting herself as the new empress. They established an Order, bindin
Mar 32 min read


Concept Sketch: Ourana's Court
These are concept sketches for Ourana's court in Torin City. It is the place where the senate and the queen convene. It’s a monumental building with an open ceiling over the space where Ourana sits, or squats (as harpies do). Originally, Ourana had absolute power but overtime she relinquished some of her authority and gave the Torinian people a senate that she promised to respect the voice of. I've written about Ourana in the past—about how she began as a megalomaniac with d
Mar 11 min read
"Overshadowing": Observations on the Protective Nature of Harpies
By Sophethia Korele of the Zoological Institute of Torin As Torin has opened its gates to visitors from the other side of the Shimmering...
Apr 12, 20252 min read


The Shimmering Sea and Iracal Island
A map of the Shimmering Sea drawn by Karbo (Note: Be aware that my ideas were written before the Felarya map update in 2015) =============== The Shimmering Sea =============== Danger: Normal Inhabitants: mermaids , alguanes , harpies , seagull harpies , bejeweled serpents , gulper eels , humans , Chlaenas , Cecaelias , angler seaweedles A large sea situated to the north-western edge of the main Felaryan continent. It was aptly named for the deep, rich blue of its
Apr 12, 20254 min read


Harpy Anatomy: Crops
A concept art for harpy respiratory and digestive systems For the Harpy wiki entry : UNDER “ BIOLOGICAL TRAITS ”: A feature that some ...
Apr 5, 20251 min read


Torin City "The Light on the Hill"
Concept sketch of Torin City -------------------------------------------- Torin City: The Light on the Hill -------------------------------------------- Danger: Low Inhabitants: Torinian Humans , Harpies Torin is a very large city with a population of about 200,000 humans and an uncertain number of harpies, both giant and human sized. While many harpies leave the city limits and take up residence anywhere from Mount Litocoro to the Pyrale Mountains, Torin is still considered
Mar 30, 20256 min read


Harpy Sub-Species: Sea Striders (Shard Striders)
(A sketch of Azora about to snag a sailor for a meal) Danger Level: Normal Occurrence: Common (in the Shimmering Sea) Found primarily in the Shimmering Sea and along the coasts, Sea Striders are a mid-sized species of harpy , standing about 50 feet (15 meters) in height. Their plumage is typically a very light color (but never white) and, like most things in the Shimmering Sea, it sparkles when struck with light. Because of this glittery plumage, they often have a rainbow-l
Mar 29, 20252 min read


The Lucent Spire
The Lucent Spire : Location: The Shimmering Sea; Iracal Island Danger: Normal Inhabitants: Glasps In the eastern region of Iracal...
Mar 23, 20252 min read
Guardian Morgana
Race: Angel Threat: Unknown Morgana lives in the realm of folklore. Her existence has never been confirmed and may very well be entirely fabricated. Perhaps the tales of Morgana endure as a way for the people of Felarya to explain the inexplicable. Some things simply happen; there seems to be no rhyme or reason, no good or ill fortune to blame—right? Or could it be the unseen hand of Morgana, tending unseen threads and guiding events toward ends no one can fully comprehend?
Mar 20, 20251 min read
Ideas: Siren Magic
Category: "Specific Magics" Siren Magic is a rare type of magic that is typically practiced through song. It is so rare (and hard to...
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The Harpies of Torin City (and Iracal Island)
========================= The Harpies of Iracal Island ========================= Torinian harpies that have migrated to other parts of...
Mar 14, 20254 min read
Myths and Legends: Tales of Heseodorus
The following are two stories related to the Torinian Historian, Heseodorus, "the Great Storyteller". - The Guardians' Grievances - The...
Mar 13, 20254 min read
The Tragedy of Déméchrelle
As told by the Great Storyteller, Heseodorus. Part 1 Light and darkness, love and hate; these entities all go hand in hand, diametrically...
Mar 13, 202528 min read
Ideas: Creatures (Fauna)
This file contains information on the following fauna of Felarya: - Giant Taurogryphs - Hypogryphs (also spelled Hippogriffs) - Brimstone...
Mar 13, 20258 min read
Myths and Legends: Artifacts
This is a list of mythical or legendary artifacts. Some of these are related to The Tragedy of Demechrelle and The Legend of the Oiriopata. The following artifacts are detailed: - Philosopher’s Stone - The Philosopher’s Eye - Tolkin's Sword of Knowledge - The Golden Shield of Alur - The Transmatrix =============================== Minerals: Philosopher’s Stone =============================== Rarity: Legendary Believed to be found in the depths of the Shimmering Sea where titan
Mar 13, 20253 min read
Myths and Legends: Creatures
The following is a list of creatures that are extremely rare or considered to be mythological because they haven't been confirmed to...
Mar 13, 20258 min read
Races of Iracal Island (and Other Locations)
This document provides information on the following races of the Shimmering Seas and Iracal Island: - Flare Harpies - Centaur Subspecies -- Pegasi (Winged Centaurs) -- Chaweul Deerataur (Reindeerataur) - Slodames - Chimeras - Minotaurs - Shard Striders (Shimmering Sea Striders) [NEW] - Phixes - Kitsunes - Charon Harpies ---------------- Flare Harpies ---------------- Danger Level: Medium Occurrence: Rare (Mainly found in the Akaptor Desert) Flare Harpies are a rare breed
Mar 13, 202516 min read
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