Sochak

Sochak is a harpy. While not much is known about her species, they appear to be closer to the harpies warring with humans in Corcanda. Like them, Sochak is fully sentient and self-aware. She cannibalises people but does not have any wings. Gha'alians are likely aware of her heritage, as both Duliae and Kadia make a comment on it, much to her sons' displeasure.

Lonre met Sochak during his travels in the north-east. There, in a nearby village, he heard stories about Sochak's family that caught his interest and sought her out.

According to Lonre, she lived with her family in a small group that disavowed such conventions as language and borders. As such, Sochak cannot speak but is able to communicate with gestures and clicking sounds.

She lives inside her nest, which is, despite the name, simply a tower inside Lonre's residence, although it is possible that there is or was a "smaller closed-off space lined with pillows and blankets" inside the tower, especially when her children were young. As half-harpies, Ernol, Arvon and Haron reportedly lived there until they were approximately five years old.

Personality
Residing inside a tower, Sochak is isolated from people other than her immediate family for unknown reasons. Attempts at asking for an introduction are met with reservations from her children.

Like her eldest son, she does not mind long periods of solitude but makes exceptions for her family and would prefer that her children stay near her. She also harbours a deep fondness of music and art.

Appearance
A painting of Sochak in Lonre's residence depicts a strong mother-daughter resemblance with her daughter, Arvon. It is noted that Sochak's skin does not possess the same cold, Gha'alian undertones. She otherwise possesses white hair and dark eyes.

Unlike Gha'alian Harpies, Sochak lacks feathers and wings. She is noted to have sharper teeth and different feet, which are likely similar or the same as other Corcandan Harpies' bent back and talon-tipped. It is possible that Sochak has markings or scales on her body but her exact appearance remains ambiguous.

Family
Sochak is the wife to Lonre Milirose. Their marriage is loving and stable despite the difference in their species. Her sons, Ernol and Haron, love and trust her. Arvon's relationship with her mother is less clear but does not appear to be antagonistic. While none of her children possess a particular love for staying within their nest, they oblige their mother at present.

Her youngest child, Haron, often brings her trinkets, not unlike a "raven" carrying little presents.

Trivia

 * She likely has cold skin, which Haron and Ernol appear to have inherited it from her.
 * Unlike most Gha'alians who have not adapted to dairy products, Sochak is not lactose intolerant.