Zilant

Name:  Zilant
Homeworld:  Chintamani, moon of Yeouiju
Faction: Zodiac Empire 
Notes:  A species evolved from aerial predators, the Zilant are the the masters of the skies of Yeouiju's moon of Chintamani.  Though bird like in appearance, these large beings are more reptilian, similar to pre-historic Terra's bird-dinosaur species, only a [i]much[/i] larger scale.
Similar to ancient Terra's stories about the 'wise owl', on Chintamani, the Zilant are treated similarly.  Of course, as, on average, the species is known for its memory and recall abilities, modern Zilant are often lore keepers, known to pass down oral history and stories from generation to generation.
Thought the ancestors of the Zilant evolved to make them one of the moon's top predators, having to share that title with the Ejderha and their world amidst the trees while the Zilant ruled the skies above.  Even though the winged Zilant aren't designed to live between the trees in the same way as the Ejderha, their ancestors weren't unknown to have preyed upon each other.
As their ancestors were most known for hunting in the twilight hours of dusk and dawn, the Zilant have a red underside and a darker backside.  This allowed them to more easily blend into the redder skies of the setting and rising sun.  While modern Zilant are content to trade their oratory, memory, and recollection skills for food, they can still take to the skies as still very deadly defenders of their communities against hostile invaders.  In fact, they maintain a trained military force just for this purpose, using armor, usually mounted with integrated weapons, built for them by those they ally with.
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