Akodo

They are also known as "Dragon Birds". They are large flightless birds that are powerful and fast runners. They can breathe fire and their wings generate strong winds. Their tail feathers can also heal. Their meat is also prized for culinary purposes. For these reasons they are commonly raised by farmers as steeds and companion protectors. However, their wild counterparts can actually be dangerous and voracious hunters.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Large flightless bird with golden feathers, a long neck and silver tail feathers. They also have Large bird with golden feathers and long neck and silver tail feathers. with 4 large claw on each foot

Genetics and Reproduction

Akodo reach sexual maturity around the 15-16 years of age. At which their will find a mate, which they mate with for life. Female lay a single egg every 2 years. If fertilized the egg will incubate for about 50 days. After which both parents will raise hatchling for 2 years until the female lays her next egg.

Growth Rate & Stages

Akodos have three lifestages: Youngling, Adolecent, and Adult:

Youngling

THuis stage covers the first two years of an akodo. when they first hath they are covered in brown down feather and take about 2 weeks to stand. then over the course of a year their feathers molt and they get their golden feather. It also learn to hunt and survive from their parents. they just before their mother lays her next egg they leave .

Adolescence

Akodo between the 2-10 years of age. This is the stage of life they wander off on their own mostly searching new territory and hunting. This is the stage in which they grow the most as well. They is also are in search of a mate during this time. If they do find a mate they will continue to travel together until one of the mate approaches maturity.

Adult

Once one of the mates approaches maturity, the pairing will settle in a territory and build a nest. They begin the cycle of hatching and raise offspring.

Ecology and Habitats

Akodo prefer to live in regions of open areas where they are free to run. The also prefer warmer climates.

Dietary Needs and Habits

While they are technically Omnivorous, Akodo prefer to eat me and can be voracious hunters usual killing their prey with the claws..

Additional Information

Social Structure

Akodo are mostly solitary for their young life. They they live in partnerships once they meet their mate. They only really exist in groups on human farms.

Domestication

Akodo can be tame to be rider steed. However they have also been domesticated on farms for their meat feathers, or to sell as steeds.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

• Akodo are prized for their meat and as rider steeds.
• Their feather are also used n clothing and fashion as they have slight heat resistance. Their tail feathers are also sought out for their healing abilities.

Facial characteristics

They have a large thick straight beaks They also have a gem like pearl on the forehear and ear tuff feathers,

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The are naturally found in the Whiteland, Westil, and Summedia. Some can be found on the edges of thr dune lands.

Average Intelligence

While not usual capable of high intelligence they can be skillful hunters.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Akodos have an excellent sense of sight and feel. However their hearing is a bit under developed. The are also physical strong for their size, . They can also be fast runners for prolong time. Also while Akodo can breathe fire, but they aren't capable of higher forms of fire magic.

Species Overview

Common Names

Dragon Bird

Tier

Second

Magics

Fire (limited)

Natural Regions Found

Whiteland, Westil, and Summedia. Some can be found on the edges of the dune lands.

Lifespan

65-80 years

Conservation Status

Common as they are raised in captivity, However they are rarer in nature

Average Height

8- 9 ft

Average Weight

400lb-500lb

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Akodo Feathers vary in shades on golden. Darker metallic brown variations are more common with Akodo in the western regions.Meanwhile the pale yellow gold is more common in the Akodo found in the east.

Diet

omnivoreivore

Steed Type

Rider Steed

Harvested Products

Body Feathers, Tail Feathers, Meat (culinary purposes)