Spirits of Wind and Song, the Guardians over the Sands, and the Protectors of Everdust are just some of the names that we have found from the dusty old tomes in the Library. All of these refer to the humble humbird, and all of its grown incarnations. Although it may not seem it now, the Humbird was one of the most populous Magnus in all of the Everdust. Filling homes, accompanying travellers and flying free under the Everdust Sun, the Humbirds dominated the local landscape with its soft breezes and amazing arias.
The ancient societies of the Everdust held the Humbird with very high regard. In the old desert kingdoms, killing a Humbird is seen as a crime which normally led to harsh and often brutal punishment. The bow wielding nobles and the elite of the Old Everdust would normally have a Humbird as their companion. As a pet or a hunting partner, their owners would usually get very attached to the humbird often spending more time with it compared to other people. Such was the standing of the Humbird during the Everdust’s Golden Age.
The Humbird has two forms that it can mature into, those being the Hymnbird and the Gustbird. The Hymnbird is a master at controlling the healing winds, being able to close even the deepest cuts and mend bones by simply using wind magic. The Gustbird on the other hand uses wind magic for a much more destructive purpose. Unlike the soft feathers on the Hymnbird, the Gustbird has razor sharp feathers that can slice with terrifying effectiveness. They both make wonderful companions, but stay away from the sharp bits.
Head Librarian,
Figaro