Zhur'ryan

The zhur'rya, singular zhur'ryan, are a race of avian humanoids native to the planet Tototl. They are a tall and lanky species, standing 7 to 9 feet tall on average. Their necks measure 1'6" to 2 feet, while their arms are significantly longer than their legs and can reach up to 5 or 6 feet in some individuals. The sheer length of their arms allows zhur'rya to drop onto all fours and gallop at impressive speed when necessary, though they otherwise maintain a bipedal stance.

A zhur'ryan vaguely resembles an archaeopterix or an azhdarchid pterosaur. Their beaks have serrated edges resembling teeth and end in a point or hook, and much of their bodies are covered in a mix of fine scales and feathers, with bright crests of these feathers on their heads and running down their arms. Their hands and feet lack feathers, being covered with thicker scales than the rest of the body. Their exposed scales are charcoal grey, and they have black talons for nails.

The most distinctive aspect of zhur'ryan biology is the third eye located on their brow. This third eye can focus independently of the two primary eyes, allowing a zhur'ryan to focus on two different objects at once and simultaneously look in two different directions.

Though they evolved from aerial predators, zhur'rya cannot fly, having lost the ability at some point in the distant past.