Harpy Drimare

Doria, a Sea Hawk Harpy Drimare

**Harpy Drimare**, often just referred to as **Harpies**, and not to be mistaken by their Animal counterpart, the Bird Drimare, are a subspecies under the Monster Drimare category.

Some refer to them as a hybrid between the Regular and the Bird Drimare, and they are based on the Harpies from Greek and Roman mythology.

They are quite rare and are native to the island of Amphora's Peak. Although they can also be found living in other places, there's quite a few of them. They tend to prefer living in areas near water as well.

## **Appearance**

The Harpies are very commonly mistaken with Bird Drimare, and although they have similar traits and take after their real bird counterparts, they still have some key differences.

### **Skin and Feathers**

Much like their bird counterparts, the harpies too have fully feathered bodies. However, rather than having their entire bodies covered, their torsos and upper arms are bare.

Their skin colours tend to be closer to human skin tones, with a few exceptions where the typical warm whites and greys will be seen instead.

They will also grow feathered markings on their faces as well as their arms at times. Their backs do tend to be feathered around the area their wings grow.

### **Eyes**

Their eyes most commonly have white scleras and round pupils, and if based on a real type of bird, they tend to match their features. Markings around the eyes are very common.

### **Mouths**

Their mouths are V-shaped and slightly protruding to give them a beak-like appearance.

### **Ears**

Just like their Bird counterparts, these Drimare have fully feathered ears, the colours of these feathers tend to match the inside of their wings.

### **Arms/Wings**

While Bird Drimare have their arms doubling as wings, the Harpies' arms and wings are separate appendages. Their forearms are feathered and their hands are clawed, and on their back, they have bird wings which they are capable of using to take flight.

### **Tails**

They look and act like regular bird tails.

### **Build**

Harpies are usually quite short and small-statured. They have very light weighted bodies with strong legs and wings.

## **Clothing**

Although the clothing style varies per region, most harpies have the quirk of not enjoying to wear pants or any clothes that they feel that hinder their movement ability. However, they will often wear shirts or vests if they feel comfortable.

Despite their disdain for clothing they find impractical, the Harpies are a very vain species, and most of them will find themselves adorning themselves in lots of jewellery like earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets. Gold is a particular favourite for them.

## **Life Cycle**

The harpies have a particular quirk with their species, where the gender ratio is extremely female inclined, making it so most of the Harpy population is born female, while males are quite harder to come by, which also makes them more reclusive due to the pressure of becoming sexual partners.

Because of this, female harpies looking to procreate will often feel inclined to pursue partners of different species, the children will almost always be harpies, depending on who the father is. A male harpy procreating with a non-harpy can result in either species. Harpies are mammals, unlike the egg-laying Bird Drimare, they actually do carry the child themselves.

The children usually learn to fly by the age of 5-6 years old and are usually very energetic.

## **Origins & Habitat**

The harpies are native to the Amphora's Peak island, and a significant portion of them tends to be more feral and primitive, giving the species a reputation of thieving scavengers who love shiny objects. They enjoy living near the ocean, and the large rocks surrounding the island are usually home to various harpies, who will not hesitate to flock to the passing boats and ships to see what they take from them.

Harpies tend to stick with other harpies, though they do have a friendly relationship with the Siren and Mermaid Drimare who they often trade treasures with. Harpies love to hoard said treasures and can become quite protective over their piles. They also have a rivalry with Bird Drimare, seeing them as impostors.

The more "civilized" harpies, tend to not wish to be associated with the scavenger stereotype, but it can be difficult for them to not be discriminated against.

## **Fun Facts**

* Despite some being based on real birds, the harpies are not considered to be Animal Drimare.
* Quill was the first harpy to be designed. Initially being from Soarite before it was even an established region. He was later moved into Amphora's Peak.
* Despite thematically fitting there due to their water affinity, the harpies tend to avoid approaching Keelhaul Isle due to its high population of Bird Drimare and the rivalry between the two.