Herrandu the Ascended

Herrandu is a massive cetacean creature, the origins of Herrandu are unknown but studies on the whale have shown to be several hundred years old. Herrandu has had several appearances in media being a popular creature in plays and has been seen in many works of fiction. Herrandu is also used for cultural celebrations with many people celebrating the witnessing of the whale and often exchange gifts the following day. Too some, Herrandu is thought to be a vessel of pure joy and happiness. When breaching through the water to take to the skies, Herrandu will emit a bright glow.

Herrandu's history is unclear but the most likely legend indicating Herrandu's creation is an old tale depicting a beached whale, the people had pushed the whale with all their might but to no avail. The people called to the aid of the minotaurs. Who in turn were unable to save the whale. It was the Minotaurs seeking aid from dragons that they were able to save the whale, The dragons held a rope in their mouth and flew the whale back into the seas. This tale was written to convince stubborn people (The minotaurs) for help. It is this tale that it is thought the whale was blessed by the gods to survive, over time, the whale became Herrandu

Appearance: Herrandu is a massive whale-like creature of which has been seen with abnormally elongated fins and tail. These fins are used to lift the whale out of water and into the air, The whale has been measured to be 240 feet with an estimated mass of 310 tons. The skin is largely blue and grey with the bottom side of the whale being covered in barnacles, coral and other aquatic life. The top is more of a grey and brown. Herrandu has a large hump resembling a mountain topped with snow. Moss and small bushes have also been seen growing through its skin. The fins are a dark blue with a 2 rear sets of fins thought to aid in moving in the seas. Herrandu has never been seen opening its mouth but is thought to feed on microbial beings in the air and water, cleaning it in the process. With Herrandu's lifeforms being a direct growth onto the animal, researchers are concerned that the coral and bushes are hurting Herrandu. However, it seems that similar creatures like whales and porpoises are unaffected and as such Herrandu is assumed to be healthy and well despite the growths.