The harpies were once made up of many fragmented clans. In the last century the species has come together to form a single, united flock. Though individual families of this flock may live hundreds or thousands of miles away from the rest of their sisterhood, the overall leadership and management of the flock is a coordinated effort. A council made up of the matriarchs of each clan convenes each season, presided over by the great matriarch, Talona. By combining their forces and maintaining a vast network of alliances and communications, the harpy beastclan has managed to retain the bulk of its recently acquired territory.

Once a culture focused on the arts, the harpy flock has become increasingly adept at war since the threatening draconic incursion. Young that would have been trained in music and lore are now trained to scout and skirmish. After a harpy has been tested in the battlefield, the new warrior will carve an intricate mask to wear into future battles. These beautiful masks are one of the last vestiges of their artistic practices. They are worn to prevent identification of the individual harpy and its clan in battle. This serves to prevent favoritism in the battlefield, and to protect each harpy and their loved ones from the vengeance of their opponents.

Harpy clutches are typically 2-4 eggs in size, and are predominantly female. A male child is a rare and treasured birth. Male harpies live a sequestered life, pampered by the flock and fiercely protected by the clan matriarchs. Due to their rarity and importance to the flock, male harpies are prohibited from participating in the war against dragonkind or handling the mask of a warrior. Male harpies are frequently tasked to preserve the traditions and history of the flock, as the females who would have once assisted in that role have been conscripted for the flock's defense. Because males never leave the safety of the harpy territory, many dragons believe that all harpies are female.

Recently, harpies have been noted to carry packages between the clans. Its become a common practice for other beastclans to have a permanent harpy ambassador ensconced within their ranks. What this means for dragonkind remains to be seen.



Known Harpy Territory

The following areas are known to be populated by the Harpy Beastclan:

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