"On swift wings does the arrow fly, hey fellow, oh fellow, scales above the sky! Eastern winds bring the sun on high, hey fellow, oh fellow, scales above the sky! Thank the dragons for this hunt, for our lives, and for this land. To them all we owe this much! Victory is sure at hand!"   \- Old Avis military chant [[Scales Above the Sky]], often sung during a hunting party's take off --- # Introduction The Avis are proud descendants of the [[Dragons]]. They are particular in appearance, loyalty, and accomplishments. Avis are the only true fliers of the skies, save dragons, and the dual sense of pride and freedom that comes from this fact has greatly influenced their cultural perception as a whole. ## Physiology The Avis are bird-like folk, with beaks, feathers, and arms that double as wings, along with talon-clawed feet. Avis have a rather wide variety of plumage, and there are a large variety of fantastical shades and patterns. Monocoloured plumage varieties prevail however, as they maintain the dominant gene trait. They hatch from eggs and are usually raised communally within their tribe. They are carnivorous and hunting is a large part of their culture. Avis typically have lifespans of 125 years of age. ## General Culture The Avis are children of the dragons, and the many tribes tend to gather around their nests and worship them as deities. While the Avis have a high respect for traditions, they also highly prize freedom and individuality, allowing the population to fraction into many different tribes. Most tribes have settled into towns, each one with unique traditions and identities; however, there are a few remaining nomadic tribes that wander the mountains, traveling to live. Nomadic tribes range from 150 - 500 Avis, while settled villages see a population of about 1000 - 2000 Avis. # Statline Entity Types: [[Entities|Folk]], [[Entities|Winged]], [[Entities|Cthonic]] [[Size and Weight]]: Medium, Lightweight [[Move|Speed]]: 14 meters [[Vulnerabilities and Resistances|Resistance]]: [[Ice]], [[Entities|Botanical]], [[Entities|Vermin]] [[Vulnerabilities and Resistances|Vulnerabilities]]: [[Volt]], [[Damage|Piercing]], [[Damage|Crushing]] +1 [[Dexterity|Sensitivity]], +1 [[Wisdom|Instinct]], +1 [[Agility|Coordination]] [[Claustrophobic]] [[Hollow Bones]] [[Feather Fall]] [[Nature's Armory]] - Beak Peck, Talon Slash ## Optional Facets - [[Natural Flight]] - [[Mountain Down]] - [[Night Owl]] - [[Webbed Feet]]