Aarakorah

Summary
Aarakorah or Birdfolk as they are commonly known, are humanoid, bipedal creatures. They can maintain continuous flight for numerous days before requiring to land. The Aarakorah is often mistaken for large birds and is indistinguishable until they descend from flight or their perch.

Physical Appearance
Arakorah stands at less than 2 metres in height, some lucky to reach 150cm (5ft) when stood upright. Their bodies entirely covered in feathers, comparable to ordinary birds. Their plumage typically signifies membership in a tribe. Males are brightly coloured, with feathers of red, salmon, or golden. Females have more subtle tones, usually rust-coloured or grey. Their heads finish the avian appearance, being similar to that of an eagle with distinct tribal disparities.

Culture
The resemblance of Aarkorah to birds isn’t just confined to physical features; displaying similar mannerisms as ordinary birds would. They are meticulous about the condition of their plumage, frequently tending their feathers, cleaning and scratching insects off of them. When they stoop to descend from the sky, they regularly aim for pools where they can feast on fish and bathe themselves as well.

Many Aarakorah punctuate their speech with chirps, sounds they use to communicate emphasis and to obscure meaning, much as a human might do so through the usage of facial expressions and obscene gestures. An Aarakorah becomes agitated with people who decline to notice the distinctions; such as taking a threat as a joke.

The Aarakorah are possessionless beings, often seen with only the bare necessities for survival. Carrying possessions long distances is cumbersome for an Aarakorah who relishes the freedom of flying.

As a result, Aarakorah struggles to comprehend the concept of possessions and ownership. These mean nothing to an Aarakorah, which frequently causes trouble for the Aarakorah with farmers and breeders.