Pterra

Before they were made extinct with the Fall of Maia, debates raged as to whether the vicious Pterra was in fact a bird or a dragon. They were easily the size of a dragon, averaging around 30' long, with long necks and tail-feathers and only two legs, their bodies coated in black feathers and strengthened by an extrenal rib cage. Unlike a bird, however, they also had twisted jaws with rows of dangerous teeth and membranous wings.

Though they originated in The Darklands, there are plentiful records of their having been present in the skies of Helvasa and The Warlands.

Fiercely loyal once tamed, they were favourite mounts of the Yann and particularly brave Dailga.