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 Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:32 pm
Little is known about the Aerie except that it is the highest portion of the area. The peaks are perpetually attacked by the harsh winds. The cliff face often crumbles causing the stones to tumble down while the breeze carries the finer portions airborne. A number of small caves and holes line the face of the cliffs and serve as homes for various birds and beasts.
It's rumored that there is a winding canyon that runs just behind, but none ever make it that far. The Aerie is presumed to be uninhabited and travelers are warned about entering the region. There have been wild stories of what is there, but they have come from unreliable sources. With these tales considered fantasies of minds far from lucid, the real knowledge of the region has to be discovered yet.
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:36 am
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The Wyrms are small dragon-like creatures. Not large enough to threaten villages and castles as the tales tell. But more than large enough to threaten a group of Chirra and Apos. Should it be of a mind to do so.
It is not normal that they leave the peaks and crags of the Aerie, but it happens often enough that most species know enough to run for cover when the winged shadow falls over them.
Certain Wyrm carry elemental affinity, although such are rare. They are not normally magical in nature, and driven more by nature than by nurture.
The Coatl are distantly related to the Iguion. But where their cousin has adapted to the lower levels, the Coatl still lurks in the heights of the Aerie. While they do not have "wings" per se, there is a flap of skin that allows their hollow boned and deceptively light frame to "glide" from peak to peak. Their body is covered with fluffy down and feathers that allow for their aerodynamic life.
Their talons are so hard, and their strength so sure that they can hang completely upside down for hours on end. Much like a bat would. They use this odd feature to attack from above.
Coatl are omnivores, but prefer to feed mostly on eggs and younglings. They are not much of a danger to older species, but if starved will attack anything they can get to for food.
The Iguion is a strange amalgamation indeed. Neither hostile or friendly, they are generally solitary creatures, and indifferent to most things around them other than their own needs.
With the hindquarters of a large cat, and the front of a lizard, they are scaly and furry both. Able to switch from warm, to cold blooded, they are truly a mysterious thing.
Carnivorous, their solitary nature makes them a true danger only to the very young, or the very small. They are generally lazy in nature, and will not pursue their food beyond the initial attempt unless famished.
The firebird is a title that can be misleading. They are not a fire-elemental at all, but the way that their form flickers in the light is very reminiscent of fire. Hence their name. Elusive and solitary, it is rare to meet a Firebird, and rarer still to convince one of your good intentions.
Like most of the rare mystical creatures, they are able to discern a person's true intent and have little hesitation on acting for or against it. Their powers are not fully known.
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Griffons are wild and fierce. While not evil, they are often a proud and solitary creature. Part lion, part eagle, they share the hunting instincts of both.
While intelligent enough to differentiate between an inhabitant under the protection of the Trickster from plain prey, they can choose to defy Puck and attempt to attack an inhabitant.
Approach with caution, always.
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he species of which the Trickster originates. Satyrs are sometimes referred to as "Pucks" as well. While they are varied in temperment, most all share the same love of play and mischief as their leader.
You would have to be a stranger indeed to lore not to recognize this beast. Pure and noble, the Unicorn are often found in male/female pairs. A Unicorn mates for life, and if their mate dies...the remaining partner soon follows.
Hunted for their alicorn, these creature sought the help of the trickster to survive. He has granted them their plea and they are under his direct protection.
Besides the Trickster himself, the Daeva are the most mysterious of the Wood's known inhabitants. They are solitary creatures, mating for life to their one true intended. Mystical and austere, these creatures bring great blessings...but not without a price.
To befriend a Daeva is the greatest of boons. But it is not an easy task at all to do so.
The Daeva are known in other cultures by different names. The most known identitiy of a Daeva is the title "Luck Dragon"
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