Biology
Garuda are human-vulture hybrids found in a specific region within the
Eastern Steppes. They have a bipedal body and forelimbs adapted as wings. Their skin is naturally pale as a result of living within their tunnel systems for most of their lives, with the exception of their wings which are darker because of the feathers. Their beaks are tough and razor-sharp, capable of tearing through rock and armor. This allows them to cut their way through the hills and sever the limbs of prey. Their claws are lined with small barbs that allow them to hold onto prey, and carry them away as they take flight. They can glide on thermals for hours on end, stalking their designated prey. When they swoop down they attack in a flurry of claws and beak, and when pushed to the limit will projectile vomit their stomach's contents along with a type of gastric acid unique to them to ward off the adversary.
Intelligence and Social Behavior
Garuda are malevolently intelligent. They possess a basic, animalistic form of intelligence and theirs is a 'society' that is based entirely on strength. They see no use for treasure and instead care only for their basic needs such as food, fucking and a malicious desire for dominance. They delight in striking fear in the hearts of anyone foolish enough to pass through their terrain. They are by no means brave however and they will quickly flee when outmatched. While they do have a language, it consists mostly of screeches and is so warped as to be unintelligible to other species.
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