Arydi

From the ashes of the Moonfall arose many new species uniquely adapted to the transformed world of Anasta. Among the most notable are the avian Arydi, a bioform with a sharp intellect and even sharper talons. The Ayrdi range from colorful parrot-like creatures to sleek, raven-like forms, to that of hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey, to songbirds and waterfowl, and many others. All, however, are naturally flightless. This limitation helped to drive the Arydi to band together and develop technology to aid in their survival during the Age of Darkness. Looking to the heavens–beyond the Moonstone to the shining Sun–this technology took on spiritual significance to the Arydi. Following the Revelation of the Phoenix, their beliefs became the foundation of the Order of the Sun and their technology the basis for Solartech.

The Ayrdi culture is well-known for encouraging curiosity, and individual Arydi often seek out new knowledge and experiences. While the numbers of Arydi are abundant and cover a wide range of pursuits, many Ayrdi are predisposed to becoming engineers, Psientists, and explorers. This contagious curiosity and devotion to their forward-looking Solar Psience has atttracted other bioforms to their communities and spiritual practices. While Arydi can be found in nearly large settlement, the great city of Helis is the work and home of many of the Arydi of Anasta.