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The '''Eyrie''' (from ''[[wiktionary:eyrie|eyrie]]'', an [[wikipedia:eagle|eagle]]'s nest) is a [[Wikipedia:Griffin|griffin]]-like Neopet from the tropical climates of [[Neopia]]. They can be very playful but also ferocious at times, especially if their territory is threatened. Their great sense of adventure can sometimes overwhelm their equally strong desire to learn. | The '''Eyrie''' (from ''[[wiktionary:eyrie|eyrie]]'', an [[wikipedia:eagle|eagle]]'s nest) is a [[Wikipedia:Griffin|griffin]]-like Neopet from the tropical climates of [[Neopia]]. They can be very playful but also ferocious at times, especially if their territory is threatened. Their great sense of adventure can sometimes overwhelm their equally strong desire to learn. | ||
In the [[Neopets Trading Card Game]], they are associated with the element of Air. | In the [[Neopets Trading Card Game]], they are associated with the element of Air. | ||
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There are also fourteen pieces of [[Battledome equipment|equipment]] that can only be used by an Eyrie. | There are also fourteen pieces of [[Battledome equipment|equipment]] that can only be used by an Eyrie. | ||
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[[Image:Cerpull.gif|left|frame|The Cerpull.]] | |||
[[Image:Tatsu.gif|right|frame|The Tatsu.]] | |||
{{main|List of Neopet redesigns#Eyrie}} | |||
The Eyrie was originally called the Cerpull, and looked more like a [[wikipedia:European dragon|dragon]] than a griffin. The Cerpull was renamed the Tatsu on the 13 July 2000. For this change they removed a nose horn, and gave it a main of hair instead of a spiked spine. On January 26 2001, the Tatsu was renamed again, becoming the Eyrie. This name change accompanied a complete transformation to today's griffin-like anatomy. This design was chosen by users via a competition [[The Neopets Team]] held called ''Pick-A-Tatsu''.{{br}} | |||
==Colours== | ==Colours== | ||
As of October 2013, Eyries come in 50 different [[colour]]s: | As of October 2013, Eyries come in 50 different [[colour]]s: | ||
Revision as of 14:32, 19 November 2013
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| Special Day: | 10 October |
| Amount Created: | 11,271,151 (8th - 4.03%) |
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The Eyrie (from eyrie, an eagle's nest) is a griffin-like Neopet from the tropical climates of Neopia. They can be very playful but also ferocious at times, especially if their territory is threatened. Their great sense of adventure can sometimes overwhelm their equally strong desire to learn.
In the Neopets Trading Card Game, they are associated with the element of Air.
Battledome
In the Battledome, Eyries receive 20% less damage from Air attacks. There are also six species abilities that can be used by Eyries:
| Eyrie Abilities | ||
| Eyrie Scratch | Attack: 1 - 2× Physical |
Available from Level 2 |
| Eyrie Dive | Attack: 2× Air 2× Light |
Available from Level 12 |
| Eyrie Glare | Attack: 2 - 3×Light 2 - 3× Darkness |
Available from Level 20 |
| Eyrie Peck | Attack: 3× Earth |
Available from Level 1 on Eyrie Day only |
| Eyrie Screech | Attack: 2×Air 2×Light |
Available from Level 6 on Eyrie Day only |
| Eyrie Air Shield | Defence: 3× Earth Defence |
Available from Level 6 on Eyrie Day only |
There are also fourteen pieces of equipment that can only be used by an Eyrie.
Old designs
- Main article: List of Neopet redesigns#Eyrie
The Eyrie was originally called the Cerpull, and looked more like a dragon than a griffin. The Cerpull was renamed the Tatsu on the 13 July 2000. For this change they removed a nose horn, and gave it a main of hair instead of a spiked spine. On January 26 2001, the Tatsu was renamed again, becoming the Eyrie. This name change accompanied a complete transformation to today's griffin-like anatomy. This design was chosen by users via a competition The Neopets Team held called Pick-A-Tatsu.
Colours
As of October 2013, Eyries come in 50 different colours:
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Trivia
- As of March 2010, a little over 10.1 million Eyries have been created, placing them 8th in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are featured in 103 items.
- The Eyrie is the tallest species of Neopet: in two surveys, Eyries averaged 159.50 cm and 160 cm.
See also
- Famous Eyries: Branston, Cap'n Threelegs, Battle Eyrie, Eyrieki, Fiorina, Jahbal, Jair Tollet, Lord Kass, Talinia
- Games: Cheat!, NeoQuest I, NeoQuest II, Sorcerers' Skirmish, Whack-A-Kass
| Species of Neopet |
| Neopet
Acara · Aisha · Blumaroo · Bori · Bruce · Buzz · Chia · Chomby · Cybunny · Draik · Elephante · Eyrie |
External links
- Pick-A-Tatsu
- Neopedia: Shadow of the Eyrie
- NeoDeck: The Navigator
- Neopets TCG: Battle Eyrie, Eyrie Guard, Green Eyrie, Red Eyrie, Eyrie Breastplate, Yellow Eyrie, Eyrie Defender, Brown Eyrie, Shadow Eyrie, Blue Eyrie
- Caption Competition: #48, #174, #214, #223, #242, #255, #275, #326, #367, #447, #473, #577, #626, #647, #746
- Editorial: 28, 32, 39, 61, 70, 96, 107, 134, 135, 137, 142, 151, 169, 212, 215, 224, 228, 253, 263
- NeoGreeting: Get Patched Up Soon, Happy Eyrie Birthday, Eyrie Congratulations, Flying Eyrie Halloween, Thank You!, Happy Birthday, Cry Babies Need Love Too, Fly Over Mountains, Give My Heart Wings, Your Eyrieffic!, Eeeyrie Halloween, Happy Birthday #2, Eyrie Congratulations #2, Eyrie Apology