Creature Name: Essence Raptors

General Description: Essence Raptors are birds of prey, slightly larger than their earth cousins and more intelligent. They come in a variety of colors and marking, like their terren counterparts, but they have a small jewel on their brow, the color of which represents their mental power. While they can bond with humans, they do not need to, and can sever the bond on their own if they so wish.

Originally Created by: palmed_fire

Special Abilities: All can speak telepathicly to other Essence Raptors and to their bond mates. Other powers indicated by brow jewel - see below

Oddities
Must bond Yes/No: No
If yes, when?: IF they are going to, at Hatching
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Scales? Hide? Feathers?: Feathers

Mental Abilities
How smart are they?: Smart as an adverage human teenager, with just as much arrogance

Other Mental Abilities by jewel color:
from most common to rarest
Diamond: Far sight
Emerald: Telekinesis
Topaz: Air control
Aquamarine: Broad telepathy (can talk to anyone)
Ruby: Fire control
Sapphire: Water control
Opal: Healing

Breeding
How often can the creature get pregnant?: once a year
How long between pregnancies?: 9 months
How long is it pregnant?: 3 months
Are all females fertile (barring accidents)?: Yes
Are all males fertile (barring accidents)?: Yes
Is there sex linked traits (like color)?: No


How many offspring can the creature have at once?: Adverage clutch is 5. Can be up to 10 in a large clutch.

Other info: Essence Raptors only come in the following earth-analogies:
Hawk type
Eagle type
Falcon type
Kestral type