AVIANS EATHAR SURVEYED THE PLAINS before her. She had set out from her home roves, unsatisfied with the work she was put ‘oin the Crown's military. Her first time on her ‘own, she has yet to shake the feeling of exposure, away from the canopies of home. But she thrilled atthe feeling of freedom. Her ancestors had roved the skies before being struck down to the earth, and her inherited wanderlust drove her to see what wonders the world had in store for her. Pausing to adjust her packs, she headed for the mining town to the north. After that, she had no plan aside {from letting the world take her where it wil. Avians clo what they can to make peace with their split nature. Their freedom in the sky was taken from them in ancient times, butin return, they are hartley, stronger, and more adaptable, Many flock to the Crown, their kingdom in the woods. Their lightweight frames are well suited to the canopies, and the tal trees stretching to the skies are soothing to many. Others seek freedom in other ways. Some wander the ‘world, taking in all there is to see. A few prefer amore solitary life, high in the clifs tothe north, Almost none ever shake the feeling of loss, of what is forever gone from their nature. FeatHerep FRAMES Avians are slightly smaller than humans, ranging from just under 5 foot to 6 feet tal. Unlike other humanoids, they are covered in feathers and have a beak. These feathers are longest on the crest oftheir heads and flaring off the backs of their arms, They may be thick ‘enough to cover all skin, or sparse enough to have uncovered forearms and face, though usually the hands and feet remain uncovered. These feathers can greatly vary in color and size, rom long white albatross feathers to short brightly colored songbird feathers. Similarly, their beaks can vary from large corvid or raptor beaks to shorter owl or songbird beaks. Their hands, while similarly shaped as humans, have sharp claws instead of fingernail. ‘Though their height and apparent frame is ‘comparable to humans, their bodies still have a slightness from their inheritance. They are rarely over 100 pounds, and beneath the feathers are less built. Despite this, they do not lack for strength; their lower body weight is due ‘mostly to lighter bones. But more than strength, Avians are known for their agile nature. Being built for the skies does allow them to manouver and change directions more quickly than more built races, and their military takes advataze of their capabilities to harry foes and adjust tactics on the fy