Strixes

"'The screeching demons of the North, beware the gaze of the Strixes...' -A note on Strixes within Madoc's pages"Strixes are a race of humanoid owl creatures that inhabit the northern regions of Elenia, such as Sloven and Norrdurr. They are highly predatory animals, actively hunting for travelers who trek through the forests and rocky terrain of Northern Elenia. With the use of highly advanced vocal syrinx, the Strixes are able to create many different noises to attract and scare away any creatures they encounter. Using pack hunting techniques, the Strixes will then close in on their prey, proceeding to devour them with their razor sharp claws and beak.

It is rumored that the Strixes reproduce through humans, stealing newborn children and using an unknown method that molts the human children into infant Strix.

They also appear to dislike being looked upon, especially when eye contact is made between whatever being has gazed upon it and the Strix itself.