Stimfay are clockwork birds of prey that are created by and used by the Amazons for a variety of things from stalking quarry, messaging one another, combat support and even administrating aid to the fallen. Every huntress learns to build and repair these mechanical birds when they are young, often forming deep and lasting bonds with the strange creatures. Stimfay come in a variety of shapes, although always avian. The most common forms seen are eagle, harrier, hawk, kite, osprey, and owls but more forms abound even ones as exotic as an archaeopteryx. They can comprehend instructions in any language but only respond in a series of clicks and squawks that only Amazons seem to understand. No matter the chosen form they always have a keen sight that allows them to be master scouts.


How the stimfay was created has been lost in time, with only the High Amazon priestess being allowed to know about such matters. What little that has been gleaned by observation is that a stimfay needs an Amazon to activate it and it will immediately bond to that Amazon alone. Euryale, noted wizard, noticed a powerful beam of magic emenating from the clockwork bird into the skies when witnessing Aella, The Whirlwind activating hers. She surmised that it was some sort of communication spell but could not desipher the destination.


The common form of stimfay have a variety of functions. Amongst their arsenal of weapons most notably are the sharp talons that can pierce armour with ease. An enemy is struck by them from all angles making them incapable of launching a counterattack. Additionally, they can launch metallic feathers from theor body as a stealthy ranged attack or even emit a piercing screech that can deafen an opponent. Another important function of the stimfay is their healing capabilities. If an ally has been grievously wounded and bleeding out it can deploy a mist that can stabilise them, thus avoiding death. For more concentrated healing they also have a holder where a single potion (Typically a healing poultice) can be placed. The Stimfay is then able to administrate the potion to a willing or unconscious creature.


Finally, stimfay seem to be upgradable. There have been tales of Stimfay strong enough to allow an Amazon to glide for a short distance, others equiped with grappling hooks and even heavily armoured versions that can withstand a warriors blade. To the reader I say beware, for if you see one or more such cretures, The Amazons are never far behind.

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