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THE FERRYMEN
This role seems more like a gift of nature, yet there are Abyssals teaching its virtues to new holders of this gift. The Ferrymen, keepers of the Thyravai, are Abyssals who have come into contact with a large beast called Thyravai. These beasts are massive wolf-bear like creatures, bearing wings of all kinds like Abyssals. Usually the Thyravai stay secluded and away from civilization, they are loners and wander the dark forests on their own. Their diet consists of animals and berries but Abyssals have fallen victim to hungry Thyravai before. However, should an Abyssal cross paths with one and not be eaten, it is possible for one to bond with the feral creature. Long winded dedication is needed to do so, some spend years feeding their beast in the wild, some move to be closer, rarely some just simply click and remain inseparable from the day they met. Ferrymen are sought after as a contact since their bond to a Thyravai can extend to them assisting with heavy lifting tasks. Thanks to their abilities they can drag heavy loads or fly things from one region to another. The only danger around these bonded creatures is their master. Thyravai can be commanded to do their masters bidding, they would not stop at hurting another Abyssal when told so by their keeper. Attacking a Ferrymen will not only bring the wrath of the Royal Guard upon you, but the pure bundled rage of a creature willing to kill for their master. Only the Ferrymen can pull their beasts off a target, loyal as they are. Should a keeper ever disrespect or abuse their beast intentionally, the same fate awaits the Abyssal as a piece of meat on a bone. Thyravai can look vastly different from another, most are dark colored but just like souls, they can adjust to the lifestyle of their keeper with time. They are usually large, fluffy and have their eyes covered, being naturally blind as a mole the floating eyes in front of their face serve to see, especially well in the deep dark. The name Ferrymen originated from after the War of Oblivion, when Keepers aided with making their Thyravai help transporting materials and wounded abyssals across the split ground ravines.
