The Western Harpy Migrations, sometimes referred to as the Great Harpy Exodus, or the Cannorian Harpy Exodus, were a series of large-scale migrations of Harpies following the collapse of the Firanyalen Queendom.
Orgin[]
Following the death of Matriarch Aqeela Firanyakin at the hands of Aakhet, the Queendom was left with an underage heiress who was seen as not fit to rule. As well as this, for many decades prior, a growing number of flocks within the Queendom felt mistreated by the Firanyakin, namely due to the immense authority and power they held in comparison to the other flocks. The combination of these two factors would lead to the eventual fracturing of the Queendom as several flocks seceded, and the territory of Firanyalen was reduced to the area around Lake Jorkad.
The Migrations[]
The migrations generally followed a pattern of finding a mountainous area suitable for the creation of a roost, the vast majority staying there for a period of time while some would scout ahead and come back, bringing news of any other potential locations. Over the course of time, large parts of the population would migrate further to new area, with those who stayed behind being considered seperate flocks entirely. The only exception to this pattern was between the first migration, and the second and third migrations, as the flocks would migrate simultaneously.
The first notable migration occurred in 805 BA, as harpy flocks began to settle and make their nests in the mountains of West Bahar. This would later be the home of the Hydiranyan Harpies, until they fled back towards the Harpy Hills to escape the Second Great Cleansing.
The second migration occured in 790 BA, with several harpy flocks migrating to and settling the Khenak Mountains of Businor. This would later be the home of the Khenaki Harpies, who would later flee to the Isle of Tef, then to Akan in order to escape the Second Great Cleansing.
The third migration occurred in 769 BA, as several flocks settled the Godshield Mountains. This would later be the home of the Godshield Harpies, who would be annihilated during the Second Great Cleansing.
The fourth migration occurred in 740 BA, as harpy flocks would migrate to the Havoral Divide. This would later be the home of the Havoral Harpies, who would also be annihilated during the Second Great Cleansing.
The fifth migration occurred in 650 BA, as harpy flocks would migrate to the Dragon Coast. This would later be the home of the Dragonheight Harpies, who were eradicated during the Dragonwake.
The sixth and final migration occurred in 640 BA, as the last of the remaining flocks would migrate to the Moorlands of the Alenic Frontier. This would later be the home of the Moorish Harpies, who would also be eradicated during the Dragonwake