Biology

## Physical

AriaWings are very elegant creatures. They stand tall with long wings and a long, thin tail. Most AriaWings are lithe and have long wings and necks as well, although more heavyset AriaWings are not uncommon.

The most defining feature of an AriaWing is their feathers. A typical AriaWing has a ruffle of feathers behind their head, a layer of feathers on their wings, feathers lining the tail, and a plume of feathers at the tail-tip. Certain mutations can cause them to have feathers at other places in their body, but this arrangement of feathers is the most common.

The feather ruffle on an AriaWing's head can flare up around their faces or settle down against their neck. It often moves according to their emotions. They have small, lizard-like ears ears that are hidden behind their ruffle. Because of this, they rely largely on vibrations and other senses for awareness of the world around them.

AriaWings have scales lining their back and a soft, leathery underbelly. They rely more on quick getaways to defend themselves, rather than fortifying their bodies against attacks.

AriaWings do have spines- little rounded ones that don't do much. Most commonly, the spines start on their heads and end about the middle of their neck. Some have spines that travel all the way to their tail, and some have no spines at all.

Their wings are one of the most beautiful things about them. Their wings are shaped just like regular dragon wings, made of bat-like leather. However, towards the "arm" part of the wing, feathers cover the joint and travel halfway outwards on the leather. The feathers allow for increased dexterity and movement in the air, while keeping the power brought from the dragon wings.

On their feet, they have plumage that drags on the ground when they walk, much like feathers on large horses.

### Tidbits

* AriaWings molt twice every year. Each molt, about half of their feathers fall of and replace themselves, and can lead to some goofy-looking dragons for a short period of time.
* AriaWings need to preen themselves and each other to keep healthy oils spread throughout their feathers. Those who spend lots of time in and around water need to preen more often, as the water wears away at the healthy oils more often
* AriaWings are *built* for effortless flying. Everything about their makeup makes flying easy and fun. Most AriaWings would rather lost a leg than one of their wings.

## Coloration

AriaWings are gorgeous creatures when it comes to their coloring. The colors can be pretty much anything, as long as it is not fully saturated or “neon.” No part of an AriaWing is fully saturated or neon. AriaWings can be very colorful, or they can have very simple, elegant colors. No matter what, though, all AriaWings have beautiful color palettes arranged in stunning patterns.

Common for AriaWings is the concept of “less is more.” AriaWings often have very simplistic designs and patterns that come across very elegant and beautiful.

It is also not uncommon for AriaWings to have coloration that matches a specific kind of bird or animal. Roya Mourning Dove, for example, has patterns on her body that closely adhere to those of a real Mourning Dove.