Harpies a.k.a. Gimme That Creatch
Of Myths & Men: Episode 11, the only podcast to celebrate St. Ignatius's feast day on July 31st. We discuss the bird/woman hybrid, the Harpy. The expert this week is Velija.
Description
| Main Article: Harpy |
There are two types of harpies, the bird/woman hybrids, and a form of demonic harpy where a beautiful human woman can transform into a demonic bird-like creature. Harpies enjoy torturing people by stealing their food right before they can eat it. They also work in service to Zeus and Erinyes to kidnap people. Often, these kidnapped people will be given to Erinyes as servants.
Abilities
The hybrid version of the harpy is pretty typical in its abilities. It can scratch people with its long claws.
The demonic version of the harpy is where the beef really is in this creature. In its human form, it can charm its victims with a touch of the hand, utterly controlling them. It only wears off if the victim is away from the harpy for a long period of time. They can make humans fall asleep with a wave of their hand, but this doesn't work on other supernatural beings.
In demon form, the harpy can fly at speeds of 114 MPH. They can emit high pitch noise that destroys your eardrums. They are extremely strong in this form and are immune to most human objects. They can create fire in both forms, but it's only really useful fire in the demon form. Like, large fiery blasts!
Tale
| Main Article: Harpy |
King Phineus abuses his god-given powers for foresight, and is sentence to a lengthy period of torture by harpy. Also he's blinded first. The food was placed in front of Phineus, and when he'd reach for it, the harpies would swoop in stealing the food and eating it in front of him. This went on for sometime until Jason and the Argonauts ended up coming to rescue him, and in the process killing all of the harpies.
Fight Club
| Harpy: | Velija |
|---|---|
| Medusa riding a Hellhound: | Dylan |
| Moderator: | Adam |
Statsheets
| Strength (1-10) | Speed (1-10) | Intelligence (1-10) | Durability (1-10) | Total (of 40) | Vulnerabilities | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | Trap Cards, Birdfeeders | Charming Touch, Transformation |
| Strength (1-10) | Speed (1-10) | Intelligence (1-10) | Durability (1-10) | Total (of 40) | Vulnerabilities | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | Mirrors, Decapitation | Snake Hair, Stone Gaze |
| Strength (1-10) | Speed (1-10) | Intelligence (1-10) | Durability (1-10) | Total (of 40) | Vulnerabilities | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 22 | Salt, Its Master, Iron, Holy Water | Flaming Feet |
The Fight
Taking place in the Grand Canyon, the harpy roosts awaiting for the signal to hunt its prey, Medusa and the hellhound. By mystical ways, it means certain death should Medusa fall off the hellhound, beads of sweat are forming as she becomes nervous for her battle. The hellhound is heating up some toast for a snack.
SIGNAL! Battle begins.
Winner: Medusa riding Hellhound.
