Raged50
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9 months ago Assigned to Ck3 accepted suggestions - needs to be part of a greater harpy rework given we now have non-static models, thus different ethnicities and other harpy sub-cultures can be looked at
Describe your suggestion in full detail below:
Most of these suggestions are about the Reign of Chaos period (603 A.D.) and Ascension of the Lich King period (605 A.D.).
Matriarchies/tribes/flights:
Bloodfeather harpies 1) Fury Shelda can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Fury_Shelda 2) Currently these harpies control territory called “Ponisuk”. When WoW game starts, they control territory called “Oracle Glade” in Teldrassil (northeast of Darnassus). However, it is said that they came here only recently – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/The_Enchanted_Glade Therefore, it is up to the mod team to deicide whether they should stay where they are now or move to a new territory (presumably “Lenalli”). 3) They can be red-white-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Bloodfury harpies 1) Ripper can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Bloodfury_Ripper 2) Currently they do not exist. In CK2: GoA1 their territory – Charred Vale – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Charred_Vale is called Eldre’thar and is controlled by Cliffwalker Clan (Taurens) – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Cliffwalker (Two in-game Cliffwalker family members can be added to the game: Masha and Orthus (who should be still alive, he dies only in Cataclysm). Therefore, this territory can be renamed in order to make it more lore-friendly, and be given to the Bloodfury harpies (and two in-game taurens can be added to Cliffwalker family tree). 3) They can be red-white-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game. 4) Sister Riven can be a Stewardess of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Sister_Riven
Coldwind harpies 1) Mistress of the Coldwind can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Mistress_of_the_Coldwind 2) Currently these harpies control territory called “Coldwind”. However in game this territory is called “Coldwind Heights” – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Coldwind_Heights This territory can be renamed in order to make it more lore-friendly 3) They can be black-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Dustwind harpies 1) Currently they do not exist. However, they are present in WoW and are mentioned in “Lands of Mystery” sourcebook. They can either be placed in Drygulch or given two new territories can be added called “Drygulch Ravine” and “Razorwind Canyon” and be given to them – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Dustwind
Frostfeather harpies 1) Sirana Iceshriek can be the leader of these harpies. 2) They can be black-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Northspring harpies 1) Edana Hatetalon can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Edana_Hatetalon 2) Currently, instead of these harpies, we have Stonefeather harpies. Renaming these harpies would be a lore-friendly move. 3) They can be pink-red-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Screeching harpies 1) Grenka Bloodscreech can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Grenka_Bloodscreech and Warcraft Arclight Rumble and is mentioned in “Lands of Mystery” sourcebook. 2) In CK2: GoA1 their territory “Roguefeather Den” – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Roguefeather_Den is called “Segenam”. This territory can be renamed in order to make it more lore-friendly. 3) They can be blue-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Snowblind harpies 1) Currently they do not exist. If there are plans to make the map larger and, then Icewing Pass (northern part of Alterac Valley) can be added to the game – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Icewing_Pass 2) They can be white-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Windfury harpies 1) Sister Hatelash can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Sister_Hatelash 2) Currently they do not exist. In CK2: GoA1 their territory – “Windfury Ridge” – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Windfury_Ridge is called “Windfury” and is controlled by Cairne of the Bloodhoof High Clan (Taurens). Therefore, this territory can be renamed and given to the Windfury harpies. The territory of “Sungraze” can be also given to them if the mod team finds it possible. 3) They can be blue-white-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Witching harpies 1) Serena Bloodfeather can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Serena_Bloodfeather and Heartstone – https://hearthstone.fandom.com/wiki/Serena_Bloodfeather 1.1) Her sister was slain by Rexxar in 605 A.D. 1.2) She can be a rather strong Priest. In Heartstone she is a legendary priest character. 2) Currently, instead of these harpies, we have Silverfeather harpies. Renaming these harpies would be a lore-friendly move. 3) They can be black-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game. 4) Sister Rathtalon can be a “knight”. She is present in the game – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Sister_Rathtalon
Wormwing harpies 1) Marion Wormwing can be the leader of these harpies. She is present in WoW – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Marion_Wormwing 2) Currently they do not exist. In CK2: GoA1 their territory – “Rim of the World” in “Mount Hyjal” is not available as a settlement – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Rim_of_the_World It can be added to the game. 3) Her playthrough can be tied to a Sethria/Black dragonflight event – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/A_Bird_in_Hand The player can choose whether to join them or not. 4) They can be bright-plumaged type of harpies, like in the game.
Harpies lore
Art: Heartstone cards art can be used for quilboars in game – https://hearthstone.fandom.com/wiki/Harpy_art Extra art can be found on Wowpedia – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Harpy
Artifacts: Windfury 1) Sister Hatelash can posses a cloak called “Warm Cloak” – https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=4772/warm-cloak
Diplomacy: Windfury harpies and Cairne of the Bloodhoof High Clan can have bad relations, as it is mentioned in a quest “Dangers of the Windfury” – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Dangers_of_the_Windfury
Events: See "Wormwing harpies" above
Military: 1) Rocs This unit is present in Coven flight of harpies – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Coven_Roc I suggest to make all harpies capable of hiring this unit, because the harpy roster is rather hard to work with. Rocs can have a high pursuit stat. 2) Roguefeathers This unit is one of the most popular among harpies. They use physical attacks, therefore they can be a light footmen unit 3) Windcallers This unit is one of the most popular among harpies. They use magical attacks, therefore they can be a mage unit (Harpies have a rather big spells set, so it is safe to assume that this unit is quite good) 4-6) Units like “Ambushers”, “Slayers”, and “Witches” are also popular. However, it is hard to make a difference between these types of units. I suppose they all can fit the “«Traditional» Men-at-Arms” type of units, that can become available through traditions and reaching a certain era. The stats should be decided by the mod team.
Music: Harpies don’t really have their music, but these tracks can be added to the game anyway 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd1rlP36gv8 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8PqlJBeuT0
Religion: There can be a religion called “The cult of Aviana”. Quilboars worship Agamaggan, and harpies, in theory, can turn to Aviana.
Tittles and names 1) Leaders can have the tittle “Queen” or "Matriarch" instead of Chieftess, like in Warcraft III – https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Harpy_Queen Or the tittle “Matriarch” 2) Factions can have a name “Flight”. So instead of “Bloodfeather harpies”, it can be “Bloodfeather flight”.
Unique harpies: Sephira Dusktalon – https://hearthstone.fandom.com/wiki/Sephira_Dusktalon can be a part of a matriarchy/tribe. It is up to the mod team to decide which one.