Notes for "The Wings of Hope"
Here are the notes for "The Wings of Hope."
Aleta -- She has fair skin, blue eyes, and long red hair with just a little wave. She has red wings and red feathers down her back and part of her front. She is short and slender. She weighs considerably less than usual for someone of her size. Her human heritage is Brazilian, German, and Portuguese. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish but it requires concentration to speak and she can't always do it. Sometimes she goes nonverbal under stress. Aleta also tends to fidget, picking at things until she pulls them apart. Although she doesn't know much due to living in a lab, she learns well by copying other people.
Origin: She was constructed in a mad science lab using DNA from tropical birds such as macaws and parrots, intended as a rich man's toy.
Uniform: Her captors usually dressed her in lingerie or fetish wear of frills and lace. After her rescue, she began dressing in practical girl clothes. She especially likes tattered denim because it gives her something to pick at.
Qualities: Good (+2) Affable, Good (+2) Inquisitive, Good (+2) Observant, Good (+2) Mimic, Good (+2) Sensual
Poor (-2) Talking Is Hard
Powers: Good (+2) Bird Traits
Aleta can fly short distances, usually by jumping off a high perch; she does poorly at taking off from the ground. She is better at gliding than at flying. However, she thinks naturally in three dimensions. She can also mimic things other than human voices.
Motivation: Survival.
Read about scarlet macaws. Macaw body language helps in understanding birds.
Winged humanoids have complicated anatomy. See the muscles and bones. The strut went between the radius and ulna.
A back view of Aleta shows her wings, and a front view shows her face.
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"In the dark days of your life, you will need the wings of hope to continue flying."
-- Mehmet Murat Ildan
Explore parrot body language and sounds.
Rapport between client and caregiver is essential for good health outcomes. Know how to establish it quickly. These are concrete techniques that can be memorized by anyone for use in emergencies. Good communication is crucial for an effective interview.
Wound assessment in birds is complicated by feathers obscuring the body. Splinting and drugs help in some cases. Soups may mix traits from human and animal aspects, which makes treatment more challenging.
Birds preen to keep their feathers healthy and smooth. Preening is pleasant and in flocking birds it contributes to social bonds. Pet birds may require other grooming. Brushing feathers and releasing pinfeathers can make birds more comfortable.
Birds tend to have either oil glands or powder feathers for maintaining their plumage. Not all oil-producing birds actually make enough to go around, and this is a common problem with avian soups. For cases of insufficient oil, it can be augmented with a light plant oil. Hemp oil has the advantage of being soothing and is also used as a dietary supplement to promote feather health and reduce plucking.
Aleta -- She has fair skin, blue eyes, and long red hair with just a little wave. She has red wings and red feathers down her back and part of her front. She is short and slender. She weighs considerably less than usual for someone of her size. Her human heritage is Brazilian, German, and Portuguese. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish but it requires concentration to speak and she can't always do it. Sometimes she goes nonverbal under stress. Aleta also tends to fidget, picking at things until she pulls them apart. Although she doesn't know much due to living in a lab, she learns well by copying other people.
Origin: She was constructed in a mad science lab using DNA from tropical birds such as macaws and parrots, intended as a rich man's toy.
Uniform: Her captors usually dressed her in lingerie or fetish wear of frills and lace. After her rescue, she began dressing in practical girl clothes. She especially likes tattered denim because it gives her something to pick at.
Qualities: Good (+2) Affable, Good (+2) Inquisitive, Good (+2) Observant, Good (+2) Mimic, Good (+2) Sensual
Poor (-2) Talking Is Hard
Powers: Good (+2) Bird Traits
Aleta can fly short distances, usually by jumping off a high perch; she does poorly at taking off from the ground. She is better at gliding than at flying. However, she thinks naturally in three dimensions. She can also mimic things other than human voices.
Motivation: Survival.
Read about scarlet macaws. Macaw body language helps in understanding birds.
Winged humanoids have complicated anatomy. See the muscles and bones. The strut went between the radius and ulna.
A back view of Aleta shows her wings, and a front view shows her face.
* * *
"In the dark days of your life, you will need the wings of hope to continue flying."
-- Mehmet Murat Ildan
Explore parrot body language and sounds.
Rapport between client and caregiver is essential for good health outcomes. Know how to establish it quickly. These are concrete techniques that can be memorized by anyone for use in emergencies. Good communication is crucial for an effective interview.
Wound assessment in birds is complicated by feathers obscuring the body. Splinting and drugs help in some cases. Soups may mix traits from human and animal aspects, which makes treatment more challenging.
Birds preen to keep their feathers healthy and smooth. Preening is pleasant and in flocking birds it contributes to social bonds. Pet birds may require other grooming. Brushing feathers and releasing pinfeathers can make birds more comfortable.
Birds tend to have either oil glands or powder feathers for maintaining their plumage. Not all oil-producing birds actually make enough to go around, and this is a common problem with avian soups. For cases of insufficient oil, it can be augmented with a light plant oil. Hemp oil has the advantage of being soothing and is also used as a dietary supplement to promote feather health and reduce plucking.