Post by Lark on May 14, 2011 15:26:59 GMT -5
Anatomy:
Huntyres are a bird-like creature found only around Trelis. They are much like hawks in appearance, except their coloring is much more colorful being like parrots or other tropical birds. The three types of Huntyres found consist of two males and one female. Rainbow Huntyres, which are the dominant male, have multiple colors on them. Often they will have multiple arrays of reds, blues, greens, purples and oranges. The second male is called a Lunar Huntyre. The Lunars have either white or silver bodies with soft blue, gray or green plumes mixed in. Forest Huntyres, being the only female of the species, are duller in colour. They generally will have bodies consisting of brown, tan, gray and green plumes.
Body wise, besides being hawk like in appearance, they have large broad wings, a sharp beak and slender talons. Usually a slate gray or black color, it is used to both crack open nuts of fruits and berries, and to get into shells of little sea creatures or rip into land prey. One of the most beautiful things about Huntyres is that they have two longer plumes twice the size of their tail feathers that trail behind them. They look almost like peacock feathers because they have an "eye-spot" at the bottom of them.
Lifestyle:
Unlike some other creatures on Pern, Huntyres are a male dominant society. Ruled by the strongest Rainbow in the flock, the rest of the birds follow his command. In a Weyr's setting, the Huntyres are a bit more relaxed. Instead, they will follow their bonded. The second in command are always the females. Because they bring forth the new generation, and are less common than the even smaller Lunar breed, they are well taken care of within Huntyre societies. Lunars are the omegas of the society if you will though. Being the smallest and most common of the three, scores of the pale creatures can be found around Trelis.
Mating/Clutching:
When a Forest is about to rise, all males interested, whether they be Rainbow or Lunar chase her. Being between the two in size, Forests will choose their partner on who impresses her with their flying skills. Often, especially in the wild, whenever a Forest starts showing signs of rising, the males around her will start courting. This is usually by following her around, or "shadowing", or by giving her presents of tasty fruits or beautiful shells and/or pebbles.
A Forest Huntyre will clutch from 4-12 eggs. It depends mostly on what kind of male catches her. A Rainbow for instance will result in a larger clutch, while a Lunar will result in a smaller one. Not all eggs are viable though. In fact, a clutch of 12 eggs usually has about 4 are duds. There are instances though where all eggs will hatch. The mother will stay around her clutch and defend it with her life while it hardens. Often times, even the most docile of Forests will become aggressive during this time. Many stories are told of how during the hatchings, the prospective owners must get past the mother before standing for her eggs.
Eye colors:
Huntyres have a different set of colors/emotions. They are as follows...
Gold/Amber- Content or Happy
Blue- Hunting or Hunger
Green- Alert or fearful
Purple- Anger
Red- Mating Lust
White- Pain or Death
Huntyres are a bird-like creature found only around Trelis. They are much like hawks in appearance, except their coloring is much more colorful being like parrots or other tropical birds. The three types of Huntyres found consist of two males and one female. Rainbow Huntyres, which are the dominant male, have multiple colors on them. Often they will have multiple arrays of reds, blues, greens, purples and oranges. The second male is called a Lunar Huntyre. The Lunars have either white or silver bodies with soft blue, gray or green plumes mixed in. Forest Huntyres, being the only female of the species, are duller in colour. They generally will have bodies consisting of brown, tan, gray and green plumes.
Body wise, besides being hawk like in appearance, they have large broad wings, a sharp beak and slender talons. Usually a slate gray or black color, it is used to both crack open nuts of fruits and berries, and to get into shells of little sea creatures or rip into land prey. One of the most beautiful things about Huntyres is that they have two longer plumes twice the size of their tail feathers that trail behind them. They look almost like peacock feathers because they have an "eye-spot" at the bottom of them.
Lifestyle:
Unlike some other creatures on Pern, Huntyres are a male dominant society. Ruled by the strongest Rainbow in the flock, the rest of the birds follow his command. In a Weyr's setting, the Huntyres are a bit more relaxed. Instead, they will follow their bonded. The second in command are always the females. Because they bring forth the new generation, and are less common than the even smaller Lunar breed, they are well taken care of within Huntyre societies. Lunars are the omegas of the society if you will though. Being the smallest and most common of the three, scores of the pale creatures can be found around Trelis.
Mating/Clutching:
When a Forest is about to rise, all males interested, whether they be Rainbow or Lunar chase her. Being between the two in size, Forests will choose their partner on who impresses her with their flying skills. Often, especially in the wild, whenever a Forest starts showing signs of rising, the males around her will start courting. This is usually by following her around, or "shadowing", or by giving her presents of tasty fruits or beautiful shells and/or pebbles.
A Forest Huntyre will clutch from 4-12 eggs. It depends mostly on what kind of male catches her. A Rainbow for instance will result in a larger clutch, while a Lunar will result in a smaller one. Not all eggs are viable though. In fact, a clutch of 12 eggs usually has about 4 are duds. There are instances though where all eggs will hatch. The mother will stay around her clutch and defend it with her life while it hardens. Often times, even the most docile of Forests will become aggressive during this time. Many stories are told of how during the hatchings, the prospective owners must get past the mother before standing for her eggs.
Eye colors:
Huntyres have a different set of colors/emotions. They are as follows...
Gold/Amber- Content or Happy
Blue- Hunting or Hunger
Green- Alert or fearful
Purple- Anger
Red- Mating Lust
White- Pain or Death
