Emu

Emus are the largest birds found on Terra, bigger even than some Soarion. They are flightless despite sharing nearly all common attributes found in birds such as feathered wings and an aerodynamic physic. Instead, emus are known for their incredible running speed thanks to large and powerful legs and feet. Emus have large flat feet with four digits; two facing forward and two facing backwards. The inner forward facing toe is the largest while the rest all share a similar size. Each toe ends in a sharp talon. Moving up to its legs, arguably the emu's defining feature. These thick limbs and highly articulate limbs often comprise of nearly half of the huge bird's size. The emu's torso, when standing upright (meaning it is relaxed) curves in the shape of an "S" where it hides the length of its neck by dipping it into its chest. To the rear, it has surprisingly thick and heavy tail-feathers which are believed to help it maneuver at high speeds. Its wings on the other hand are smaller in comparison to the rest of its body. Emus are capable of extending them and often do so as a sort of intimidation tactic. Finally, the head is another one of its smallest features making its large black eyes stand out all the more. Its beak is long and sharp, pointing straight ahead with no curves. Emus have little in terms of a crest atop their head. Instead, something akin to fur runs from the emu's scalp down its neck until it reaches the body.

Emus are oviparous and being the largest birds on Terra, they lay the largest eggs. (A single egg can weigh up to 1 kg.) Emus have been observed to mate for life.

Newborn Emus are devoid of any feathers, blind and rely on their parents for food and warmth, just like most birds. To protect their young, Emus tend to build their nests at the top of lonely hills where the devoted mother is capable of surveying all around the area while the father scavenges for food to share with the entire family. The babies will stay within the nest for two to three months. By then, the infants should be fully capable of standing, walking and running. By the fourth month, the entire family will begin daily outings allowing the young to exercise and learn about the world. The parents remain close. Sometime between the fifth and sixth month, the emu will have entered adolescence meaning it regularly hunts for its food all its own. Some will continue to return to the family nest while other more mature individuals may leave permanently and live on as a adult.

Emus are found living in flat-lands such as Middterh and Heinddur where they can easily run to their hearts content. They share many traits with horses, though the two species rarely ever interact and seem to respect each other's distances. Unlike horses, the emu tends to live solitary lives.

Emus eat a wide variety of fruits and insects as its primary diet. They pick at fallen fruit and use their sharp pointed beaks to dig up insects or pick at old rotting tree bark. Finding multiple holes on the side of a tree is a good sign of an emu feeding ground.

Much like horses, emus have been domesticated and serve as unique and excellent steeds. (These people are called Emu riders.) It is important to note that even when domesticated, an emu's behavior can often be unpredictable, more so than a horse's. Riding an emu is difficult due to their smaller stature and very little can be fitted on them as the extra weight will drain them quickly. That being said, the emu's speed is unrivaled. A common belief among the uneducated is the thought that one can easily interchange emus and horses. This could not be further from the truth and each animal requires different skills to handle. However, some talented people have been able to master both arts of riding. These people are known as Bi-riders. Taking care of an emu also tends to be a bit more work than a horse as their diet is more demanding not to mention costly.

Their eggs are often used in cooking and is capable of feeding a family of five.

Emus are most commonly found in the Middterh and Heinddur Regions. Some groups of emus have also been spotted in the Atlatoth Region.