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Ancient Myths and Otherworlds · Wenyao Flies at Night

Wenyao Flies at Night

A white head breaks the dark water as feathered wings shed drops. Moonlight flickers beneath a passing fish.

White Head Underwater
01

White Head Underwater

Wings fold against the scaled body in the light of the shallows.

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A fish leaves the water on feathered wings.

Rising
02

Rising

Its white head nears the surface, moonlight already on the scales.

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Breaking the Surface
03

Breaking the Surface

The tail breaks through the spray as two wings open to the night.

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Wings Spread
04

Wings Spread

Drops fall from the feathers toward the sea below.

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Low Flight
05

Low Flight

Wenyao lifts its wings above the moonlit waves.

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Across the Reef
06

Across the Reef

Beyond the rocks, two companions cross the open sea.

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Markings in Moonlight
07

Markings in Moonlight

Moonlight catches the scales above a dark blue sea.

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Traveling Together
08

Traveling Together

Three wenyao follow one another across the moonlit sea.

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Dawn in the East
09

Dawn in the East

At first light, Wenyao folds its wings and turns toward the sea.

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Returning to Water
10

Returning to Water

Its red beak breaks the surface, sending out the first ripples.

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