Aurelink Virel are guardian beings born from honest exchange and cooperation, guiding travelers through uncertainty by amplifying clarity, trust, and hidden paths
Aurelink Virel, often simply called Virel by those who journey alongside one, bears a name rooted in old trade-cant language. “Aure” refers to shared trust or a clear, positive signal, “Link” signifies a bridge or connection, and “Virel” denotes a swift guardian spirit. Together, the name reflects both their nature and their role among travelers.
| Size | |
|---|---|
| Height | 42-48 cm |
| Length | 70-80 cm |
| Weight | 7-9 kg |
These beings are believed to originate at high-altitude intersections of knowledge and commerce, where air currents, electrical forces, and focused intent converge. Ancient guild writings place their emergence near navigation peaks and cloud sanctums, locations where travelers pause to decide their next direction in both a physical and symbolic sense. Rather than forming from raw magic, Virels are said to arise from accumulated patterns of honest exchange, successful cooperation, and moments when uncertainty gives way to understanding. Over time, these recurring currents solidify into a living presence.
This unusual origin helps explain their frequent physical variations. Some develop faintly glowing ears, while others grow split tails trailing delicate signal filaments, with each mutation reflecting the specific conditions of the place that shaped them. Despite these differences, Virels share a recognizable appearance marked by split, feathered tails that constantly release drifting filaments, asymmetrical leaf-like ears attuned to different channels of sound and intent, and silky seafoam-green fur that subtly changes hue as they process information. When at ease, they emit a nearly inaudible hum reminiscent of wind passing through glass reeds.
Virels favor movement and transition over stillness. They are most often found near routes such as mountain passes, quiet corridors, data halls, and the subtle pathways between settlements, and they show a clear aversion to dead ends. They tend to observe before acting, remaining still with gently pulsing tails until they have assessed the atmosphere around them. Drawn instinctively to individuals whose intentions remain consistent, they do not react with hostility to deceit but instead withdraw without confrontation. Rest comes not through deep sleep but through light, drifting trances entered while walking or pacing slow, looping paths.
Their abilities center on clarity and guidance. A Virel naturally amplifies signals of sincerity, reducing emotional interference and misunderstanding in negotiations, healing environments, and collaborative efforts. They possess an adaptive sense for overlooked routes, enabling them to detect hidden trails, undervalued opportunities, and dependable yet quiet allies. In chaotic situations, the filaments of their tails reorganize scattered signals into coherent patterns, helping companions interpret complexity. They are particularly adept when guidance is scarce, thriving where maps fail and certainty disappears, which makes them highly valued by explorers, mediators, and healers alike.
Within societies that acknowledge them, Virels are never treated as possessions. They choose their own companions, and while guilds may establish sanctuaries to encourage their presence, a Virel remains only as long as mutual alignment endures. They are most commonly seen alongside navigators, scouts, principled traders, healers working within delicate social environments, and thoughtful strategists who prefer quiet influence over overt authority.
Among those who travel the cloud routes, a familiar saying captures their reputation: if a Virel walks at your side, the journey may not be the quickest, but it will lead you where you truly need to go.
