Balaur

Name: Balaur
Homeworld: Yeouiju 
Notes: Evolved from a flightless, ocean dwelling avian species, the Balaur were the second to reach sentience on Yeouiju after the Imoogi. Though never evolving the ability to fly, Balaur are powerful jumpers that can travel a fair distance through the air before landing back into their ocean homes.
Balaur naturally spend the majority of their lives in the oceans. This is possible because unique organs that are akin to a combination of lungs and gills that allow for both atmospheric and hydrospheric respiration. Still, like sea turtles, Balaur do spend some time on land, mostly to lay their eggs. In early days, their ancestors simply buried them in beach sand, though modern Balaur have the option of protective structures to house and protect their eggs.
Balaur are visually distinct and noted for their light hued skin that is a combination of cetacean-like smooth flesh, ribbed scales, and placoid scales. On average, Balaur have blue eyes surrounded by eye-crests that help them cut through the water. Their bodies end in a long tail, similar to that of the Imoogi, that has a pair of fins near the end. Combined with their wings, though those are also for general steering, the tail is used as their primary means of propulsion, allowing them to reach high velocities in the water. Two rows of fins run down the back of their bodies which are used by the Balaur for precision steering purposes.
Primarily a diurnal species, the Balaur excel at nabbing the fish that are their preferred prey. They also enjoy playfully frolicking in the ocean waters, often times alongside Delphine and other pure aquatic species.
Though a sentient species, the Balaur never evolved a physical manipulator. Instead, the species evolved a powerful telekinetic ability. They also are capable telepathics, which they like to use with other species as their spoken language isn't the easiest thing to translate.
Unlike the Zburator's preference for leadership by younger generations, the Balaur prefer to have members of their older generations in charge. It was a group of young Balaur who disliked the status quo that moved to Yeouiju's Class L moon Chintamani who eventually evolved into the Zburator species.
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