Firebird
The Firebird only seems to dwell in the northern reaches of the world and is said to appear more often during the dead of winter, when the nights are longest and the temperatures lowest. On such a night, when the air is still and the landscape is blanketed in silence, one might witness a Firebird descending from the heavens like a falling star. The Firebird glides gracefully to the earth, its radiant form melting the snow and ice with each step, leaving a thawed path in its wake. It seeks food and water, a creature of warmth and light amidst the frozen wilderness.
The Firebird’s appearance is nothing short of magical. Its feathers burn brightly at the edges, transitioning to a warm, comforting orange shimmer at the base. The creature's eyes are like glowing embers, bright and intense, yet devoid of malevolence. The Firebird's chest appears to glow from within, with its pulsing heart acting as the core of its radiance. Just one of its fiery feathers is said to be capable of heating a home for 10 winters, such is the intensity of its warmth and light.
Despite its breathtaking beauty, the Firebird is exceedingly rare, and sightings are few and far between. The conditions for its appearance must be perfect, and even then, the Firebird is a timid being, quick to flee at the first hint of danger. It is not a malevolent creature but one of peace, grace, and unmatched beauty. Followers of the Divine Flame and of the Old Gods revere the Firebird as a sacred creature that must be honored and protected, while others hunt it fanatically in pursuit of fortune and fame. However, the Firebird is an elusive quarry, evading even the most determined seekers. Sightings occur spontaneously, by pure chance, as if the mythical creature can sense when it is being pursued and chooses to remain hidden.
To those fortunate enough to glimpse a Firebird, it is a sight that leaves an indelible mark on their memory, a moment of pure wonder in the heart of the frozen north.
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