Non-human intelligence · No. 05
The Lyran
Also called the feline beings
- Described as
- Often feline: lion-like features, golden colouring and a regal, warm presence.
- Said to come from
- Lyra, the small harp-shaped constellation that holds Vega, one of the brightest stars in the sky, about 25 light years away.
- First reported
- The idea of Lyra as an ancient cradle of humanoid life was popularised by Lyssa Royal and Keith Priest's 1989 book The Prism of Lyra.
- Known for
- Courage and creativity. In the stories, they are one of the oldest lineages of all.
The legend
Lyra is the lyre of Orpheus, whose music could charm the world. Its legendary people are said to be bold pioneers whose descendants scattered across the stars.
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