Stymphalian birds are large man-eating creatures with bronze beaks and feathers. Capable of firing their feathers at enemies, these feathers were frequently used as knives, or to be melted down for metalwork, until easier trade with goblins came about. Stymphalians are known to be highly dangerous creatures, more than willing to attack humans for food. While they are most commonly found in Greece Stymphalians have, over the years, spread elsewhere also, and do have some fixed migratory patterns. In the summer, for example, they much prefer to nest by the see, and use their feathers to maim fish, in order to attract the larger predatory fish and sharks which are their preferred food.
The dung of Stymphalians is highly toxic and can often be confused with dragon dung which has been known to have fatal effects on a crop, although it can and has been used to repel certain other magical creatures. The few feathers of Stymphalians which aren’t metal have been used in more than a few winged automatons by Artificers, and it is generally agreed that the only thing of potions use from Stymphalians is their blood, which is often collected from deceased specimens, for use in certain medicines.
He wants to laugh at the irony, he really does, as he lets Potter brand his arm and override the dark mark with a new one.
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(hey i managed to finish this just in time for valentine!) i’ve been listening to some harry/draco audiofics and was inspired to paint a little something as thanks to the hp fandom, since i can’t actually write and all. Thank you guys for your work!
M I N D P A L A C E “ I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in all the lumber of every sort that he comes across, so that the knowledge which might be useful to him gets crowded out.” Sherlock Holmes; in A Study in Scarlet
4 chefs complete in a contest to determine who is the best.
But they are not given certain ingredients they must use. They can use whatever they want.
They are given… the name of the dish.
The judge says, “Make me ‘Purple Nirvana’” and we get to watch one chef make au gratin blue potatoes, another make a blueberry shortcake, etc. The worst dish is eliminated until one chef wins.
Lady Karasu 