Anjikyu/Magpie Profile (wip)

*CLASSIFICATION*
	Magpie, Scholar Harpy
Native Name: Anjikyu — i.e “source of knowledge”

*CHARACTERISTICS & PHYSIOLOGY*
	A short-statured, avian humanoid having an intriguing mixture of iridescent hair and plumage; the feathers especially have an extensive range of vibrant colors, while the species’ hair usually gives off little more than a stark sheen in contrast.

Anjikyu have a pair of wings instead of arms, four-digit “hands” partially buried beneath the layering of feathers adorning them. Long, black claws are occasionally the only things seen poking through, clutching the book or other article of literature that is always in one’s hand.

A lengthy plume extends from the top of their backside, always raised up and spread proudly to display the largest and most extravagant feathers on their body. Their plump humanoid thighs start becoming avian at the knee, further extending into digitigrade bird’s legs ending in a pair of raptor-like talons.

They have elfish ears lined with a thick tuft of small insulating feathers; larger ones protrude outwards from among them, framing the head in a vibrant iridescence.

Their eyes are usually quite vibrant, but never iridescent.

*DISTRIBUTION & HABITAT*
	Anjikyu are most at home in civilized society. Should they find themselves in any small-scale urban environments, they will collectively build upon the landscape they inhabit; over time, they are capable of transforming even the most rural areas into megacities, doing so by instinct.

Wherever an anjikyu is found, others are often nearby. Not only are they extremely social, but their society is dependent upon its many members being in close proximity; while introverts exist among them, they are fond of the company of others, even if they seem to keep to themselves.

The cities they build from scratch are named “NEST”s, each numbered according to the order they were created (e.g. NEST-01, NEST-2031, etc.). The naming system is nothing more than a reference to a favored historical moment: the first human to initiate contact with the species had jokingly related the anjikyu to birds, and in turn had quoted their homes as being akin to bird’s nests. The avian race were humored by the terminology, and embraced it.

*BEHAVIOR & SOCIETY*
	Anjikyu tend to be very friendly, even overbearingly in some cases. While they don’t try to be a bother, many instances arise where one becomes carried away with excitement, especially when the topic has anything to do with a target of their interest.

From birth, each individual anjikyu is given some form of physical document (usually a book) of which will become the central core to their future profession and overall purpose. As one matures, they will be tasked with memorizing the document’s contents, and then updating the information for the rest of their life. Upon reaching their last years, the anjikyu’s final responsibility will be to recreate the document into a new piece, which will then be passed on to the next generation.

As an anjikyu lives, their role in life will be completely restricted to the contents of their personal documents, and not much else. For instance, one in possession of a cook book for pies will become a pastry chef, while another harboring documents on beetles will become a coleopterist; for individuals in ownership of documents containing more broad subjects (e.g. zoology as a whole rather than just coleopterology), the anjikyu may simply be responsible for knowing the different categories their content covers in addition to the most basic information of each category.

Males particularly are known to be vain, but not offensively; they are more athletically inclined despite themselves, yet still tend to mirror female interests. Sadly, on topics having nothing to do with their realm of expertise, anjikyu are rather clueless and are prone to deflate in their enthusiasm and self-esteem rather quickly. However, if a person of particular interest reveals a passion for other things, they will naturally grow curious and intrigued themselves.

Ultimately, anjikyu make up a totalitarian species that is more dangerous for its own good. Individually, they are utter geniuses in their own field on top of being ambitiously curious. Not unlike unruly children, they require strict observation and proper guidance; without these, they commonly pursue their interests far beyond moral limits, furthermore leading some to enter into catastrophic situations.

*FORAGING & DIET*
Anjikyu are omnivorous with a preference for juicy foods, especially fruits and flavored meats. Pungent things are considered a delicacy, the stronger the better regardless of whether it is sweet, bitter, or anything else.

They have a high tolerance of caffeine, almost to the point of immunity. On the other hand, their reaction to sugar is synonymous to a human’s reaction to alcohol, with the consumption of large doses causing nausea, delirium, and—most prominently—diminishment of self-control.

As for their tolerance of alcohol itself and other fermented products, anjikyu bodily temperatures flare up and their movements become sluggish and noticeably clumsy, yet their state of mind remains completely unhindered.

*REPRODUCTION*
Aside from the fame they garner for their books and one-track mindedness, anjikyu are otherwise notorious for their sexual interests. They are both the single most sexually active and cross-species compatible race, only slightly besting humans in the latter scenario. Their bodies can take a shocking amount of sexual abuse, and they are more than receptive of such treatment.

Unlike the Earth-native race, however, they have no shame or qualms concerning sexual topics or feelings, and are regularly quite vocal and honest about it. Their sexual preferences are nearly boundless, and monogamy is just as common as polygamy. They are also oviparous, and the birthing process itself is uniquely pleasurable—even addictive—rather than painless.

While one would naturally have a semi-civil approach to selecting a mate, the anjikyu species is well-known for their “orgy pits”. The pits are most commonly dubbed as Broodings, and are located deep in the recesses found in hidden, colossal chambers far beneath the NEST cities. It is a completely vertical descent into these dimly lit chambers, with the only method of exit and entry being that of flight.

There is little to accompany the darkness apart from the sounds and odors of raw sex, with many an anjikyu finding these places the perfect retreat for a raunchy vacation with their lovers. But also, these pits also serve as a prison, with many criminals and unlucky victims spending the rest of their lives chained to the floor and endlessly raped by the masses...