Washian

Washians are an elven bird-like sub-species with large wings. They have talons as feet, with two talons in front and one in back. Their hands are like their feet, except they have an extra talon representing a thumb. Their skin is tough, with ridges like the legs of a bird running across their hands, feet, forearms, shoulders, sides of their neck, and lower legs. Washians have Elvish hair but no hair anywhere else on their bodies; along with only having feathers on their wings. Their faces and ears resemble that of their elven ancestry and creators.

The Washians stand about 6 feet tall and weigh between 110-150lbs. Their feather colors vary between white and gray to black or even red. Their eyes are light tones, like that of their creators.

Washians breed by laying eggs in nests and fertilizing them with their wings. They create a very warm area around the egg, which causes the male to warm up and produce sweat that is absorbed into the egg, fertilizing it. Once the egg has grown to its full size, both the male and female take turns to warm the egg until it hatches. Because of the nature in which Washian gives birth, it is impossible for there to be a half Washian. They are the only known sub-species to fertilize their eggs externally.

Washian are born with either two or four wings. Two wings represent civilian life and four wings represent military life. This is not always true as it depends on the culture in which the Washian was born.