Galar

"*Galar is said to preside over retribution and the damned. The burning darkness that ravages everything in its path, drains the spiritual energy with its aura, and leaves anything as a burned-out shadow*".- Abigail Montgomery

**Galar** is the legendary and infamous giant dark bird that is known for draining humans' spiritual energy with its dark powers. It is a character in The Hawk and The Crow, who made its first appearance in Burn the Ships as part of hallucinations experienced by Abigail Montgomery.

Part of a Miwoke tribe legend, Galar is a force of reckoning that patrols Yosemite Valley, California and has dark powers that are related to the mysterious Otherworld. Most of the sightings of Galar ended up being a tragedy, whether is during or after his attacks.

## Appearance

Galar is a large, avian creature that seems to be a hybrid of an Argentavis, a Great Cormorant and a Phoenix. Its body is primarily black with flame scarlet highlights and bright blue eyes. Its scarlet beak is hooked at the tip and leads to markings that run down its front and behind its head. It has a long, flowing head crest and a large billowing tail, both made of scarlet flames. Additionally, its wings are also shrouded in fiery plumage, and its feet are also scarlet with black talons. Its body feels lukewarm to the touch.

## Personality

It is said that Galar has a haughty personality and a calm demeanor. It exudes the energy churning within its body as an aura akin to a column of raging fire, leaving those who cross his path unable to even approach it. It is especially skilled at attacking the opponents' minds by spreading its wings wide and unleashing a sinister aura called the Burning Darkness, inflicting deep fatigue to those who intend to harm him.

## Powers and Abilities

* Burning Darkness - Galar releases a large wave of dark crimson and purple energy from its body at the opponent, damaging it and inflicting deep fatigue as it burns away their energy from within.
	+ Galarian Ailment - The Burning Darkness leaves a dreaded mark on the affected victims in the form of a supernatural disease called Galarian Ailment. Victims initially feel weak and lethargic, before having chances to flinch intermitently while suffering from severe hallucinations for a prolonged period of time. If the disease is not treated in time, the victim would have greater chances of suffering a panic attack and in the worst case scenario, a myocardial infarction.
* Wind Breezes - Galar can deliver strong breezes of wind with its wings, swiftly pushing back people and even projectile attacks.
* Sharp Talons - Galar has razor-sharp talons that allow it to easily catch and carry its prey and rend through buildings and cars.

## Weaknesses

Despite the great power it has, Galar does present a few limitations.

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## Trivia

* Galar may have been derived from the word "*galar*", Irish and Scottish Gaelic for "disease" in reference to the "Burning Darkness".
* It can be first assumed that Galar is a dark specimen related to a Thunderbird, a cryptozoological creature associated with large bird-like animals that live anywhere from the upper region of America (Alaska, Canada, the United States and even Central America).
	+ Both are found or have been sighted in many regions of North America (Galar is specifically sighted in Yosemite Valley).
	+ Both have been known for attacking humans after being hunted down.
* It is mainly based on Moltres in its Galarian form from the Pokémon series, as both have similar build and abilities.
* Galar is the first cryptid to actually have a clarified gender, as Abigail Montgomery stated that it is a male.