Orunjay
The majestic orunjay stands as a symbol of freedom, hope, determination, and hard-work among the people of the ATSQC. With tawny wings, speckled like a mix between that of a hawk and owl, long insulated ears, soulful eyes, and a noble disposition the orunjay is an unmistakable sight.
Orunjay are close cousins of the monstrous peryton. After the Dematalyst, peryton were a serious threat to the unprepared peoples of the world. Through the work of unique animal husbandry, animal-based communication, and a far amount of transmutation magic, the peryton was tamed, domesticated, and adapted to suit the needs of humanity. Orunjay are the citystate-animal of Dellwind and specially trained City Watchmen sergeants use orunjay as mounts, forming the elite Skywing Corp.
Orunjay are surprisingly intelligent, and the vast majority have intelligence superior to that of a trained service dog. This makes orunjay valuable sources of information for those who can speak to animals. Orunjay form a close bond with those who tame and ride upon them. Orunjay training begins early in its life, with a handler usually instructing the orunjay on basic commands and a chosen rider developing a bond and connection to the animal.
Though they are rarely seen in the wild, feral orunjay groups are known to exist. In the wild they form close units ranging from 3-12 individuals. A grouping of orunjay is called a "coalition." In the wild, orunjay are not as vicious as their peryton cousins-- but the older members of a coalition will still brutally attack anyone who dares threaten their young.
Orunjay are not born with wings. Instead, they grow from an orunjay's back like antlers. Orunjay are capable of their first flight after almost 10 months, and are capable for extended flights after about 2 years. The larger an orunjay's wings are, the older and more experienced the animal tends to be. Like antlers, orunjay use their wings in mating processes; with males battering and buffeting each other with their wings in intensive aerial combat. Also like antlers, the wings can fall off during a fight-- this leads to a length recovery process and stunted flying for years. Thankfully, only the most feral of orunjay shed the wings from others in their species.
An orunjay can live to be about 60 years old. They reach maturity after four years. Experienced orunjay have been recorded remaining airborn for nearly half a gap, or five days, subsisting on bugs and water vapor. Orunjay are extremely hardy as well, able to thrive and survive in deserts, tundras, plains, and forests with very little difficulty. Many biologists, with some scrutiny, claim that unethical gene alterations caused the orunjay's impressive adaptability.
Orunjay are close cousins of the monstrous peryton. After the Dematalyst, peryton were a serious threat to the unprepared peoples of the world. Through the work of unique animal husbandry, animal-based communication, and a far amount of transmutation magic, the peryton was tamed, domesticated, and adapted to suit the needs of humanity. Orunjay are the citystate-animal of Dellwind and specially trained City Watchmen sergeants use orunjay as mounts, forming the elite Skywing Corp.
Orunjay are surprisingly intelligent, and the vast majority have intelligence superior to that of a trained service dog. This makes orunjay valuable sources of information for those who can speak to animals. Orunjay form a close bond with those who tame and ride upon them. Orunjay training begins early in its life, with a handler usually instructing the orunjay on basic commands and a chosen rider developing a bond and connection to the animal.
Though they are rarely seen in the wild, feral orunjay groups are known to exist. In the wild they form close units ranging from 3-12 individuals. A grouping of orunjay is called a "coalition." In the wild, orunjay are not as vicious as their peryton cousins-- but the older members of a coalition will still brutally attack anyone who dares threaten their young.
Orunjay are not born with wings. Instead, they grow from an orunjay's back like antlers. Orunjay are capable of their first flight after almost 10 months, and are capable for extended flights after about 2 years. The larger an orunjay's wings are, the older and more experienced the animal tends to be. Like antlers, orunjay use their wings in mating processes; with males battering and buffeting each other with their wings in intensive aerial combat. Also like antlers, the wings can fall off during a fight-- this leads to a length recovery process and stunted flying for years. Thankfully, only the most feral of orunjay shed the wings from others in their species.
An orunjay can live to be about 60 years old. They reach maturity after four years. Experienced orunjay have been recorded remaining airborn for nearly half a gap, or five days, subsisting on bugs and water vapor. Orunjay are extremely hardy as well, able to thrive and survive in deserts, tundras, plains, and forests with very little difficulty. Many biologists, with some scrutiny, claim that unethical gene alterations caused the orunjay's impressive adaptability.
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