Byakhee

The Byakhee is a type of monster in The Manse on Soracca.

Description
Byakhees are large, winged creatures with large jagged beaks and six eyes with chimeric features. Their wings are somewhat translucent, often having patterning that makes them appear as though they were tattered and torn. Their legs have reverse-bent knees with hoof-like feet, and their arms end in two claw-like protrusions. Byakhee have a large thoraxes similar to a wasp that can be used to puncture prey.

The Byakhee are servants of a certain deity, traveling in herds and acting on his command. Their presence on Soracca is a blessing bestowed by him. The Byakhee serve the Yellokult by hunting on other lands and bringing them food that the cultists would otherwise lack on their tiny islet. They also aid in security by monitoring the waters around Soracca, ensuring that no unwanted guests arrive.

Behavior
When the player walks too close to a window on the Second Floor, a Byakhee may swoop by. The player will know they are too close to a window when their danger indicator lights up. If the Byakhee does not attack them, it will wait until the player has left before checking on them again.

When the Byakhee attacks, it crashes through the window and begins pursuing the player, screeching as it follows. Players must take care not to simply wound the Byakhee, as damaging it will enrage the beast and cause them to hasten their pursuit.

Byakhee are particularly weak to Lustrous Ash, as they are completely incapable of crossing barriers constructed with the material. This makes The Library a safe zone to strike back at the monsters; the player can stand back and take shots at a pursuing Byakhee with little resistance.