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The humbled survivor

The Mani

#Dinovember
Initial sketch of the Mani, commisioned by the Challenger Estate circa 1912. While fossil remains are known of this bird, at the time, only more complete specimens place them in the spotlight, and thus the artist possibly referenced even the distantly related Gastonis. A fossil skull of Mani relatives, Psilopterus lemoinei, at the American Museum of Natural History. The modern depiction of the Mani. Scientific Name: Psilopterus pequenocacador (Bare Winged Little Hunter) Overall dimensions: .9 meters at the hips at 20 lbs Following the extinction of most of the planet's non avian dinosaurs, mammals have famously bounced into most niches. However, for a good chunk of time, Australia and South America, isolated from other continents, had ecosystems of there own. In the case of the latter, there were carnivorous marsupial relatives, terrestrial crocodiles, a whole assortment of hooved mammals, and most famous of all: Terror Birds. Their demise has often been associated with the arrival of denizens from North America following the Interchange, but climate change thanks to the rising of the Andes is perhaps what did them instead (though Jurupari and raccoon relatives could have contributed however). Atop the tepui, roosting in the forests, hunting in the pampas, is the last of this great family: The Mani. From afar, their diminutive size would mistake them for the Seriama birds that also roam about the tepui. It's really their diet that sets them apart. Following the Interchange, tapirs, horse foals, even an Alfinete calf are fair game as they are chased down and slain with a good strike of their hooked beak. With the temperament of the cassowary across the Pacific (even Uaica avoid them), and rewilding efforts expanding their range as far north at the Yucatan Peninsula, civilians are advised to keep their distance and stay in groups. If not for the beak, they can deliver such a kick as to disembowel a small dog.
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
chordsy.bsky.social
Dude, this is so sweet... Expect a continuation of this from me, soon!
October 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
chordsy.bsky.social
But of course!
September 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
chordsy.bsky.social
I think Ken had a direct conversation with Dan's family, but yes -- they had posted something shortly after he passed.
September 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
chordsy.bsky.social
Same. He passed in July - I was his friend on Facebook but since not being as active on social media, I was not aware until today.
September 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
chordsy.bsky.social
Thanks, luv! I am honored any time people think my stuff gets nominated for these kinds of awards, even if I don't win :)
September 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
chordsy.bsky.social
In so many ways, yes! Mostly, I just wanted to have a vague tie to the idea that the world where Varulv takes place is *not* Earth, but the mythos are heavily borrowed... as is the world. :)
September 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
chordsy.bsky.social
Naw, your brain fine. But yeah, big influence (not the same world of course)
September 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM