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Pets

This page goes in-depth on not just the animals the Chu keep as pets, but other animals of significance that they share their forest with.

There are 3 kinds of pets that are most common with the Chu. The first are irotors, an omnivorous parrot-like species of bird native to the jungle. However, the species has been popularized and spread throughout the forests. Where Chu live there will be irotors. They are very intelligent, capable of problem-solving and basic speech. These birds also come in a wide array of colors and patterns. There are a few details that make them stand out from other birds though, the most notable of which being the hollow, cone-like horn on top of their heads. They can blow air out of this horn to make their distinctive "woop-woop" sound. The horn can be anywhere from 2 to 8 inches (5-20cm) tall. The taller the horn, the louder the woop. These playful birds are fast and nimble enough to glide through the trees alongside the Chu.

The second species are the rahglor. Rahglor are nighttime scavengers from the redwood forests who's long black fur help hide them in the shadows. They are extremely fluffy. About a foot in diameter (30cm) and completely round. They have six long spindly limbs with clawed hands on the ends and two long antennae. They can retract any of these limbs at will, and sometimes prefer to just roll. They have small faces with round eyes, a big nose, and a small mouth full of sharp teeth. These eyes can be green, yellow, red, or purple and have perfect night vision. These wild little creatures are known to be destructive if not properly trained. They love to be pet, scratched, and played with. Rahglor's also get very lonely and should not be left by themselves. In the wild, they run around in groups of 3-5 members. However, they are not fast climbers and can't jump far, so you will often see Chu carrying them swaddled on their backs as they leap through the trees.

The third are small, glowing, rabbit-like rodents known as pooks. They come in a variety of pastel colors and patterns. Pooks' large ears allow them excellent hearing. In addition to the chirping sound they make, they have been known to communicate by flashing, as they seem to be able to turn their glow on and off at will. They are very intelligent, and if they don't like their owner they will escape and find a new Chu. Its not known where they come from, just that they appear wherever Chu are and use their cute looks to secure food and shelter. It seems this species chose to be pets of the Chu. Pooks are cowardly and easily spooked. They are also lazy, with a tendency to gorge themselves on whatever food is available. Their favorite food is pinenuts.

A popular drink among the Chu is the milk of the laymahr bug. Some Chu collect and farm these bugs for their milk and sell it. Depending on what leaves you feed your laymahr, the milk will have a different taste. They are winged insects and come in many shades of green and white, with six short legs and five big eyes. Their large, bloated bodies can become so full of milk that they are unable to fly. These creatures are native to the southern marshs.

Chu also herd flocks of small, beaked, horse-like creatures called ahrchies. These creatures have 4 talloned, bird-like legs and a hard, curved beak. Females have small wings that can be used to glide but not fly. They have a diet of almost entirely insects and some plants. Archies live on the ground or in the lowest branches, and are farmed for their long, soft, multicolored tail hairs. The hairs are very strong and stretchy. The Chu use them in a variety of ways, from rope-making, to fishing, to jewelry. Archies are usually about 3 feet (91.44cm) tall, but they do have a taller variety that have been used as mounts. They are fast and have amazing jumping abilities. They can become territorial and aggressive if not handled properly.

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