Stone harpies
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| Stone harpies | |
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 Stone Harpy, from Ultima VII Part Two manual | |
| First appearance: | Ultima VII |
| Last appearance: | Serpent Isle |
Stone harpies are a variety of enchanted statues in the shape of harpies which are capable of movement and even flight. They appear in Ultima VII and Ultima VII Part Two.
Description[edit]
It is unknown when these constructs were first developed, but they appeared in both Britannia and on Serpent Isle as magical guards, standing stationary until such time as they were approached by intruders. While some sources claim that they originated with the eccentric Martingo of Spektran, several specimens could be found throughout New Sosaria, making their exact origins hard to pinpoint.
Lore[edit]
| “ | The stone harpy is the creation of the twisted mind of the magus and paranoid lord of Spektran. It is reputed to be magically triggered by the approaching close approach of any creature. |
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| “ | Harpy is a misnomer, for the name actually refers to any enchanted statue capable of human-like animation. In general, these stone constructions are used to guard valuables long-since secreted away in dark tombs. |
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Trivia[edit]
- The stone harpy in Ultima VII is immune to magic weapons, meaning that it can only be hurt by regular weapons. Due to the encounter happening late in the game, the player probably no longer has such and nothing hints at the need for non-magical weaponry.
Gallery[edit]
The stone harpy of Spektran
