Siraluun

AC:DM Bestiary Description

The iridescent Siraluun are omnivorous native fowl found only on the island of Marae Lassel. The smaller, more gregarious species are known to flock in large colonies along the island’s coast, waterways, and belts of elani trees. They feed on small insects, seeds, and shellfish, although the larger versions have shown themselves capable of cracking the skulls of Carenzi pouchlings with a single rap of their sharp beaks. Always attracted to bright, shiny objects, the Siraluun line their fiercely protected nests with treasure plucked from their victims.

There is a larger, solitary breed of Siraluun, the magnificent Kithless. This enormous bird is sighted only occasionally, stalking prey on the Marescent Plateau and in the northern regions of Marae. It is a transient scavenger that does not regularly consort with others of its kind. Cranky Kithless Siraluun often get into “dominance” squabbles over females and prime hunting territory. They have never been seen to build nests, leading some tumerok hunters to believe that they do have some limited ability to fly, and migrate to a small island north of Marae to mate and lay their eggs.

Skilled artisans among the tumerok have learned to craft exquisite clothing and weaponry from the creature’s brilliant plumage. Be advised that the claws of some Siraluun crackle with electrical energy.