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⬥ Bestiary
⬩ Harpy

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Harpy rundown

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HARPIES

While known in all of Geargadas as Harpies, these Monsters also share a second name with another type of Monster in this world: siren. These half-bird, half-human creatures are notorious for being as beautiful as they are fearsome if provoked, and can be seen taking to the skies over the city when the weather is fair. Looking to the rooftops of the city will almost always result in a Harpy spotting as they watch over the goings on of the populace. Best to hope that they're in a fair mood, themselves, as their songs can turn particularly dangerous for anyone listening, and the magic they use can become just as sharp as their talons.

MONSTER NOTE

A Harpy can be any bird, and can be any gender. Keep in mind that, by nature, a Harpy is a creature of flight - a flightless bird will be considered an oddity in Geargadas and players may need to consult the mods to make sure their changes are appropriate.

STRENGTHS

• Enhanced reflexes and agility. Some Harpies are faster than others due to breed, but they are all faster than a human. Smaller breeds of birds will frequently result in faster, more agile Harpies, where larger birds typically result in stronger but slower Harpies.
  
  
• Built-in lie detectors. No matter how confident the liar or complicated the lie, a Harpy will always be able to tell when they're being lied to.
  
  
• Enhanced eyesight, which allows them to see even the smallest detail from far away.
  
  
• One of two abilities:
  
  • Minor wind magic, which allows for them to glide/fly more easily and to use cutting wind attacks and minor whirlwinds.
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  • Musical enchantment through singing voice, allowing them to charm and ensnare non-sirens (Harpies & Merrow fall under sirens). Can turn into an ear-splitting screech.

WEAKNESSES

• Surpassed only by Merrow, electricity is extremely effective in subduing a Harpy. It's often recommended that they stay indoors during storms, as lightning is a major risk for them in inclement weather. A well-placed shock runs the risk of paralyzing a Harpy, perhaps permanently if strong enough.
  
  
• Due to the hollow nature of their bones, they're easier to break and harder to mend. Stronger Monsters or a thought out attack will put them down and, possibly, keep them down.
  
  
• Respiratory infections can spread to the abdominal cavity and bones from the lungs/air sacs of a Harpy, although their possession of a human diaphragm makes it a little less lethal in them as opposed to their avian relatives.