Aviacora

The Aviacora are a group of bipedal avian creatures that live in remote regions in the known world. Their recluse nature makes them a mysterious race, and much of their history is shrouded in myth. Aviacora are known to be wise and adept wielders of magic.

Origins
The Aviacora have no known origin, though many accounts and records point to differing theories. Through the little information compiled on the race, it has been found that they are an old race, possibly dating back to the time of the Elden. Remnants of abandoned or ruined settlements are also prevalent, hinting at their nomadic tendencies.

Height and Weight
Aviacora vary in size and weight, depending on regional characteristic. They average between 5'4" tall and 6'7" tall. Their weight ranges from 80 pounds to 200 pounds, with weight and height often having a positive correlation.

Physical Appearance
The avian race shares many characteristics as the birds of Tareal. Their bodies are fethered, with colors varying from shades of tan and gray to colorful displays of plumage. Their feathers are water resistant, similar to that of a duck or swan's feathers.

Their arms are winglike, ending in a dexterous hand that allows them to grip with opposable thumbs. Their fingers sport small talons, whereas their feet have much larger talons. Their legs are similar to most birds, in that they lack feathers and are plantigrade, using their feet to walk rather than the toes as most birds do.

Aviacora have beaks, though subtle differences in their beak structure permit them to have a wider command of speech. Their eyes are large, and are generally forward facing depending on their regional ancestry. Many Aviacora have tailfeathers.

Lifespan
Aviacora live long lives, anywhere between 200 and 300 years. They reach maturity fairly quick, around 6 years of age. It is unknown if there is a significant difference in male or female lifespan.

Diet
Aviacora eat an omnivorous diet mainly consisting of fish, small animals, fruits, nuts, and berries. On occasion they will eat a larger animal, but are not known to overindulge on meats. Aviacora are one of the few humanoid races that cannot consume alcohol as safe as humans can.

Subraces
Aviacora vary in size and appearance by region, primarily dependent on the continent they reside on. Plumage, beak shape, height, and weight all differ from one region to the next.

Midlandian Aviacroa
The Midlandian Aviacora are native to the Midland continent, and generally resemble Eagles, with feathers of white, brown, tan or grey. They are larger in size, with heights between 5'11" and 6'9" and can weigh between 140 and 180 pounds.

Metridian Aviacora
The Metridian Aviacora more closely resemble owls, with flatter faces and wider, shorter beaks. Across Metridia, they tend to prefer cooler climates and the mountainous regions away from civilization. They are between 5'8" and 6'4" tall, and weigh between 120 and 160 pounds.

Elerian Aviacora
Spread across the Elerian continent, the Elerian Aviacora are generally more colorful in their plummage, and have larger beaks. They come in a wider variety of colors and sizes, anywhere from 4'5" to 6'2" tall, weighing between 70 and 160 pounds depending on height. They generally prefer trees, and are among the more social of the Aviacora, which is not saying much.

Brian Aviacora
Across the continent of Bria, Aviacora have longer, thinner beaks that the others and are generally lightweight. The outliers to the Brian Aviacora resemble Cranes, or Secretary Birds. Some have colored feathers, but most are more plain in coloration. They are generally taller and more lightweight, ranging from 5'2" to 6'3" and between 90 and 150 pounds.

Yashorian Aviacora
Yashorian Aviacora are unlike the rest of the aviacora, in that they are considered more barbaric. They resemble vultures, hawks, and crows. They have little association with the rest of the aviacora, and speak languages based on their tribe rather than a common tongue. They vary greatly in height and weight, and have more aggressive, survivalist cultures and warlike tendencies. This further adds to the reputation of Yashor being one of the toughest lands to survive in the known world.