Strix

"All paths open, upon wings of white"

History

When Veilspire ascended into the heavens, soaring to escape the grasp of Golorrath, God of the Abyss, many lives were forever changed. But none felt the touch of the miraculous as keenly as the few humans Vaelora, Goddess of Fate blessed that day. Amid the chaos of the city’s sudden ascent and the darkness growing beneath it, the goddess granted a few chosen with wings and prescient sight. These Strix, as they became known, soared alongside VeilSpire, gliding effortlessly around the falling rubble.

Honored as the direct hand of Vaelora, the Strix are held in high regard within VeilSpire. They occupy roles of prestige and authority, serving as city leaders, revered sages, and esteemed captains within the VeiledGuard . Where other Veilbound must rely on precarious lifts and rope bridges to traverse VeilSpire’s airborne islands, the Strix move with unmatched freedom and elegance, leaping and gliding from stone to stone effortlessly.

Each Strix bears the mark of the goddess's blessing in their gaze: a subtle, white luminescence that gives them an otherworldly air. Strix are known to appear slightly detached from the present moment, as their sight is said to transcend time. To meet a Strix’s eyes is to be glimpsed not only as you are, but as you have been and will become—a vision of one’s past and future contained in a single, knowing glance.

Now

Though their devotion to VeilSpire and Vaelora remains unwavering, the Strix face a fading legacy. Their Kin are dwindling, and with each generation, the gifts of flight and foresight appear less often, their bloodline thinning or their connection to the lost goddess slowly waning. Some Strix have even lost their wings or the glow in their eyes. Yet they remain, bound by duty and reverence to the site of their goddess’s blessing, and for once seem uncertain of what the future holds.