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====Concerning Harpies====

One of the most widespread and diverse races, harpies can be found on almost every continent, generally near coast lines or mountainous areas. Although believed to have ties to the fey, much like the elves, ogres, and goblins, most have been living in this world for so many generations they have lost much of their innate magic and ability to travel at will between worlds.

Harpy cultures vary greatly, as do their relations with other races. For example, harpies in Ercaenmedi, Hoogivs, Harlbourg, and Napan have become fully integrated into the local cultures, while harpies in Falconhead, Hagarta, Soukos, Sparticia, and Gabaet are treated with caution by locals due to their wild and semi-feral nature, but are also sometimes greatly respected by rural folk, particularly harpies with a strong grasp of magic. Unfortunately in other areas, harpy populations remain feral, or in some cases worship evil gods. Harpies in the coastal regions of of a number of regions like Aesanaeria, Orkistan, Hiisikunta, Yr, and the Emerald Isles are notorious kidnappers, rapists, and in some cases cannibals.

Much like Amazons, almost all harpy subraces are female only, and must mate with males of other species. Depending on the region, courtship may be romantic, transactional, or under magical duress.

Despite the fact that most harpy subraces lack hands, they are surprisingly agile with their leg claws and some become skilled artisans. There are limitations to their range of motion though and many harpies find clothing to be a nuisance. Feral tribes rarely bother with anything more complicated than a necklace, while those who live alongside humans are generally expected to wear clothes, though they often rely on kin and partners to help dress.

Most harpies have lost their innate fey magic, but some still retain a great deal of potential, and practice a shamanistic form of magic that varies by region. Some even learn the local human schools of magic.

Harpies aren't particularly religious, though they generally credit Gaelhalla (or a local variant) as their creators. Harpies in Napan, Hoogivs, and Ercaenmedi find it assuming to also worship obscure gods like Grumpypoo and Itch-Monger. Some feral harpy clans worship demon lords like Deadicorn, Grumm, the Brass Lord, Gogotha, Althazar, Wyrna, and Shaleheart in return for dark magic.