Harpy (Madou Monogatari) (EntityTopic, 9)

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Harpy is a secondary character in the classic Puyo series, and a major reoccurring character in Compile Worlds. She is an angel-like deity who uses her singing voice to help people. Though she debuted in Episode 2 as a rather minor character, she gradually become more important, earning herself an important role in the upcoming SHAME segment. She is known for being removed from Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary due to, ironically enough, voice actor issues.

Biography

Harpy begin life in the Madou World. She tried to impress Arle Nadja with her singing, though it was not fine-tuned yet. As a result, the poor angel was shunned, and most people found her annoying once she started her vocalizing. She finally fine tuned her voice, however, and it gained magical properties. Like most of the other Madou characters, she mysteriously teleported to Primp by playing Puyo.

Overall, Harpy is a very kind and caring character. As her character quirk, she is almost always singing or speaking in a sing-song like manner. She cares very much about others, to the point where she withheld important information and let a parasite sit on her head for the sake of everyone else. Though Harpy is knowledgeable, she is kind of naive and cryptic when revealing her information. She is a mother-like figure to Phi, whom she helped re-created.

Being an Angel, Harpy has an extent of super natural power. Much like Phi, however, her strengths lie in her supporting skills. She is able to shine light on others with a halo and heal wounds with her songs. She has also demonstrated the ability to stop a falling elevator and allow those inside to safely escape from it. Harpy also has the ability to screen others for dark essences, including Ekoronian particles, within other people, as revealed when she uncovered Alpha's identity in Episode 33. Of course, she is able to fly with her wings.

Etymology

Harpy is named after Harpies, mythological creatures that are half bird, half human. However, she is only a true Harpy in the Madou Monogatari games; a more appropriate creature for Harpy's base would be a Siren or an Angel.

Trivia

• Harpy's text color has been the same since her debut.
  • She shares both the color and this trait with Amitie.
• Harpy is one of only two characters to know Alpha's true identity before Episode 33, the other being Ekoro.
• Harpy said she knew the one person who could defeat Popoi, but she has never said who.
  • She may have even forgotten, due to the significant decrease in Popoi's role since the Meteor Arc.
• Harpy is the only member of the Clone's team not to be a clone herself.