Garuda

Garudas are winged humanoids created to serve holy gods and other powerful celestial beings. Originally born among the celestial planes, garudas eventually spread beyond, with many making their way to the mortal Universe. As divine servants, garudas' primary roles are as protectors, defending holy sites and important divine figures like high priests.

The most important role a garuda serves is as a means of transportation. The first garudas served as mounts for the gods, carrying them across the heavens and into combat. This tradition continues today, with garudas willingly serving as mounts for champions, clerics, and other divine chosen. On occasion, a god will request a garuda track down one of the god's followers. The garuda declares their servitude to the follower, acting as a guardian and transport for as long as the god decrees.