Razias
The different species and sub-species of sentient beings in Felarya. From giants to tinies, and preys to predators. From the ingenious Humans, to the reclusive Majuras, the noble Sphinxes, the mysterious Nemesises, the peaceful Gerridis or the fierce Crimson Maidens.
Razia Reference sheet by Nksrocks
The first to report this race was the famous Felaryan biologist Ladimus Ehrinejahr.
Most razias are concentrated on the islands in the middle of the lake of illusions. They are half bird and half woman, but unlike harpies, their wings are poorly developed, almost nonexistent, to the advantage of their arms and their very strong, long bird legs, covered by thousands of microscopic feathers of the same color as their hair. They are an average-sized species, about 30 to 40 feet tall. Their eyes are without pupils, with colors that seem to change according to the razia's mood. They possess medium-length horns on the sides of their heads, that seem to be made of adamantine. They allow the razia to deflect magic to a certain extent and to see through most illusions.
Razias are extremely fast runners, able to reach 115 km/h in a straight line. Such speed comes with a price however, as they are unable to take sharp turns while running, and lack maneuverability. Rumors say this is also what made all razias flat-chested, and that's why they act rudely when in presence of big-breasted beings. Don't repeat these rumors in front of them though! Their hunting habits are curious, and based principally on a runner chasing the prey, and a second razia waiting in ambush to catch it. They always seem to hunt in pairs. Razias feed mostly on animals and are friendly with humans, except when in the middle of a run, as the high speed seems to set a fire inside them. In these instance they can become aggressive and predatory, and sometimes attack humans. With their stretchy throat, they can easily swallow one down whole but this happens very rarely. In the face of danger, a razia will usually run away. When cornered however, they can turn into aggressive and dangerous opponents, using a particular fighting technique called "Artena Deasha", some kind of martial art involving strong kicks while running, leaping, and sliding on the ground. The razias of the lake are trying to find a way to escape their island. They are a smart race so it is probably only a question of time before they succeed.