: It explains why certain areas of the mountains remain "wild"—they are the neutral zones where two great forces of nature proved they could not overcome one another.
To understand the weight of their story, you have to look at what these two beings represent in the rugged mountains and coastal cliffs of the region. The Protagonists Arachu - Pastexe
Long ago, during a winter so harsh that the mountain goats fled to the valleys, the Arachu grew desperate. It crawled out from its lightless cavern and scaled the highest peak of the Urriellu to find prey. At the same time, a Pastexe was circling the peak, its golden eyes piercing through the sleet. : It explains why certain areas of the
The two met at the summit. The story goes that they fought for three days—a chaotic blur of silk webbing and serrated talons. It crawled out from its lightless cavern and
used the wind, beating its wings to create localized gales that ripped the webs apart.
: Conversely, the Pastexe is frequently depicted as a winged, reptilian, or bird-like predator. It represents the "striking" sky. While the Arachu pulls you down, the Pastexe swoops from above, often associated with the fierce storms that batter the Picos de Europa. The Informative Tale: The Clash of Earth and Sky