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==Novaris==
=== Cryria ===
''Blödhaj'' are large, mythical sharks who pursue their victims to the ends of the earth. These creatures typically appear as curses or minions of mythological villains. It is said that when they taste a man's blood, he can never again be safe on the waters, for the Blödhaj will always know where they are and will pursue them tirelessly as long as he lives. Myths of the Blödhaj can likely be traced to the ability of actual sharks to smell blood from extraordinary distances.
''Draug'' are the spirits of drowned sailors said to haunt the seas. Typically depicted as saltwater-drenched, barnacle-encrusted corpses, Draug lurk on their lost and wrecked vessels, or in the waters which slew them. Cryrian myths portray Draug as hostile, unintelligent creatures driven to drown and murder any life they encounter. Scenes of Draug hordes marching up from the depths to attack settlements are a popular mainstay in Cryrian media, and they play a role similar to zombies.
''Leviathans'' are legendary sea creatures that appear across Cryrian mythology, and are said to dwell in the deepest parts of the ocean. The physical form of these creatures varies wildly across myths, though they are most often shown as massive squids, whales, or crabs. Indeed, it is likely that tales of Leviathans were born from exaggerated tales of encounters with such creatures, and further fueled by the rough and dangerous nature of the northern seas, where ships could often vanish without trace or explanation. Leviathans are typically portrayed as incredibly ancient creatures with a strange and alien intelligence beyond the comprehension of most sapients. As such, their own motives and natures are left mysterious. Instead, they typically play the role of a force of nature, sometimes helping but often hindering heroes and villains alike by smashing ships to splinters or sinking coastal towns. On occasion, they are also shown to be sources of forgotten knowledge. Leviathans continue to be the centerpiece of Cryrian cosmic horror literature.
==Yasteria==
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