Orichalcum is based off various legends of perytons and Atlantis ! since Atlantis was described as being closer to ancient Egypt originally, rather than Greek or Roman, i took inspiration from how the show depicted the Sphinx and Somnambula. I also researched the way different species are depicted with different wing shapes, and how deer are drawn in the comics. i'm pretty happy with how he turned out, overall !!
he's one of a group of perytons who escaped their sinking city, alongside his leader (unsure if the title should be princess, queen, empress, nesut, or pharaoh still... depends how similar to ancient Egypt Atlantis was) seeking aid from Equestria. i want to draw his leader and friend as well, at some point !
i imagine they have their own six elements of sorts under different names. still pondering that, though.