Blandae

Blandae are the ruling faction of Dae in the Darklands. They appear as tall feathered humanoids with wings in the place of arms and avian, clawed feet replacing their legs. Their necks are long compared to the An, about two to three times the length of their An counterparts. Their bone structure makes them look as if their chests are always puffed out and forced forward. Their wings end in a single sharp talon which usually serves as an anchor or leverage for everyday tasks. Notably their long legs end in clawed feet that sport six talons, four in front, one to the side resembling opposing thumbs, and one on the opposite end of the foot like a traditional raptor. Blandae all sport tail feathers of various colors and lengths which decide social standing among their peers. They tower above most races as seven to eight feet. They are fast both on land and in the air, exceeding most other races with little effort.
==== Blandae Social Castes ====
Blandae's social standing and position in society is determined by their physical traits, particularly their plumage. Instead of a traditional monarchy, the Blandae decide their occupations by their plumage and physical aspects that have been determined as appropriate for the appearance of a ruler. In their early life their traits begin to show and they are selected and placed into special academies based on their determined caste.
==== The Ash Gazers ====
The Ash gazers are technically the most powerful faction of the Blandae. They are the group in charge of selecting who is placed into what caste. Their job is to comb the population regularly and select individuals and place them into their occupational training, including the monarchs of the Blandae.
The Monarch(s): The monarchs are the rare few born with long, grand multicolored plumage and tail feathers. Their feathers are glossy and thin, allowing for multiple layers to be seen in all their glory. They are chosen by appearance alone, and trained in the most prestigious academies run by the Ash Gazers themselves.
The Warriors: Warriors are split into two main groups: The Aviation and the Terrestrial military branches governed by generals under a supreme general. The Aviation branch generally has large wings good for flight and short, unobtrusive plumage with long tail feathers. The Terrestrial branch by contrast has shorter wings and tail feathers with larger plumage to look more threatening in land battles.