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Summary
Lealai are a graceful Companion, who are curious by nature but smart enough to know when to keep their distance. In the past, many sought them out, believing in an age-old tale that those who befriended them would have eternal youth and beauty bestowed upon them. This rumor seems to have been dispelled, but certain Lythians claim otherwise…
Over time, these creatures were domesticated and trained to be flying mounts, able to carry passengers and parcels. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are thought to be distant evolutionary cousins to Kiklets. Despite their ability to fly, Lealai are actually very attuned to flora, able to take on the appearance of different plants to blend into their environment. They have a large bulb on their rear end, which opens up to reveal a tail that mimics the pistil of the flower. They can use this mimicry to avoid detection from predators or lure in prey.
As previously mentioned, Lealai have different appearances, which is based on the environment they originated from. They have a connected floral membrane that stretches across most of their underside, which can sprout a variety of plants and flowers. Generally, these flora match where they came from, eg, a desert Lealai growing cacti. As long as the creature itself is kept healthy and happy, this membrane will continue to provide the nutrients needed for germination. A malnourished Lealai may have a membrane that appears wrinkled, withered, or decaying.
Variants
✦ Leabell
Leabells are bred from Lealai to be a more petlike companion. They are docile in nature and generally smaller than their counterparts. They lack the large wings that would give them flight, though small, vestigial, winglike appendages may appear elsewhere on their bodies. Their soft paws are often talon-free, and their rear-end buds may have no tail coming out of them. Instead, Leabells have developed a beak or beak-like covering on their muzzles, which gives them distinct whistles and trills, similar to birdsong. They are able to use their singing to calm enemies down, putting them in an almost trancelike state.
Core Features
- They have necks that are longer than the length of their head.
- Their floral membrane has a distinct texture, and stretches from their chin to underbelly to wings.
- Their large wings attach at the forearms and must be at least the Lealai’s body length.
- Their limbs are tipped with sharp claws or talons of any style.
- They all have a bud that can open on their rear end; a long tail emerges when it’s open.
✦ Leabell
- Leabells have a beak or beak-like covering on their muzzle.
- They lack floral membranes, but may still have plant-like growths on their body.
- Leabells do not have large forearm wings, but may still have small, winglike appendages.
- Their limbs end in paws that have retractable or no claws.
- They can have tails of any style that emerge from their buds; some have no tails.
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