Hyperbolia

Hyperbolia is the legendary flying horse ridden by Queen Imogen Wilem II of Flowers during her Nine Feats.
== History ==
Near Moorful was a great peak, called Horvingardr and upon it was said to dwell a horse called Hyperbolia. The horse was one of three made by Justain at the dawn of time to order the stars and he was wild and untamed, jet black with wings like a night wind. Imogen climbed the mountain in search of him.
Hyperbolia lived in a valley high on Horvingardr where no man had ever stepped foot. It was warm there, hot even, so Imogen removed her clothing and left the Lance of Sigvening among her things. She found a hot spring and bathed there and while she bathed Hyperbolia came to drink. She hid within the water and when he was close, she leapt out and climbed onto his back. Hyperbolia panicked and took flight, leaping into the night air and flying high into the sky. Imogen cried hot tears as the air grew cold and her grip on his mane tightened. The air was frigid the higher they climbed, her grip loosening with each wild buck. But Imogen held fast, not letting go, until she was amongst the stars. There she whispered into Hyperbolia's ear the word's of his divine father which she had learnt from walking with God. Immediately, the horse was calmed and he returned to the hot spring. From there on, Hyperbolia was Imogen's loyal companion, never disobeying a command, swifter than any mortal steed, and smart as a man.
Imogen later road Hyperbolia into battle with Ob during her Ninth and final feat. No one knows what happened within the dragons layer, only that Imogen emerged victorious. She road Hyperbolia back to Wilemberg where it was said the horses hooves never touched the ground. Hyperbolia lived at Wilmberg until the moment of Imogen's death in 76 AE, where it was said he took to the sky immediately, disappearing into the night sky never to return. 
== Description ==
Hyperbolia is said to be black as night, with both a black mane and coat. Some descriptions mention black feathered wings, though most do not. It is said he could fly without assistance, as if unaffected by gravity. Many sources note that the horse's hooves never touched the ground. 
== Legacy ==
Hyperbolia has become an important part of Fleurian tradition. Many horses have been named after the beast as well as other pets and even some children. A constellation called Hyperbolia can be seen in the summers in the North nearby the constellation Dagosh which is the sign of the Whale. Many paintings have been made depicting the taming of Hyperbolia.
== Trivia ==
* Solomon of Arimania named his white warhorse Hyerbolia, after it appeared to him miraculously following a nap in a field. 
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