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Singora are an ancient powerful race of Giant Eagle creatures hailing from the nine Hells.
They left the 9 hells soon after the realm moved from a single overlord to 9 seperate lords.

Crowns
Singora are visually represented by great magic rings that float behind their backs as a sort of crown or medals. The eldest and most powerful hold 3 rings where as new-born hold one.
It is unknown how Singora came to obtain these rings of power but most say they were a gift from the gods themselves.
The rings function as a catalyst for the Singora's Spells and offers protection.

Storm Ring Stats
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Lifespan
Singora live for exactly 100 years before they undergo a molting phase and return to life for another 100 years. This continues for 1000 years when the finally pass on to be reincarnated as the next chick.
This cycle prevents the Singora's population from exceeding a certain amount
It also means that Renegades will always be in the society. Singora reach physical Maturity by the age of 20. But are not considered mentally mature until their 3rd molt

Life Cycle
Singora mate as any other regular bird species dose.
Parents lay a single egg with a very rare occasion to lay 2.
Eggs take 1 year to hatch.
after a Singora dies weather from natural or not causes its spirit is reincarnated as the next chick
They only regain a fraction of memories from their previous life and only slowly after their first molt.
if a Singora's Soul is for one reason or another captured then they will not Reincarnate.

Size and Colours
Singora all have the appearance of giant Eagles that vary in size depending on their age.
Young Singora can be the size of a horse
fully Matured Singora can be the size larger then dragons.
Singora Come in many colors depending on their various things including sex and destiny, Green, Red, yellow, blue and those that have gone Renegade are black or grey sometimes with hints of their original colours.

Singora come in a variety of colours depending on their social status and personality.
Green: Leaders, Dominant, The strongest, Loyal and knowledgeable, Always has the final word, Forces of nature as strong as the Storm.
Blue: Strong Flyers, Free thinkers, quick to fight, Noble and proud, Only Male
Red: Compassionate, Firm on morals, Prideful, Showoffs, traditional, dislike outsiders, Only Female
Yellow: Wisest of all, remember many past lives, considered elders, Strongest magic.
Black or Grey: Renagades, Violent or Rebellious, strong all round abilities, Isolated, untrusting, Dominant.

Magic Abilities

Physical Abilities

Leadership
The leader of the Singora is known as the Lord of the Storm and is named once per generation.
The lords are always Green in colour. The Elborza court is made up of 5 Singora Normally The Lord and two other Green Singora and Two Yellow Singora. But the Lord always has final say on matters.

Population
Despite their rich and detailed culture there are nor more than a couple hundred Singora in Mor-Thir. and due to their reproductive cycle that number will not increase.

Culture
Singora are a prideful and noble race.
Title, honor and loyalty are held as high morals in the society. If you are a great hero that represents your people. A king or queen of the land or other very high ranking being the Singora will treat you with respect and grant you audience.
Singora can speak Sylvan, Celestial, Infernal and Common but to speak in anything other then Sylvan is seen as dirty or of ill manors and is only reserved for certain situations. Singora should always be spoken to in Sylvan and only Sylvan if you are to be treated with respect.
Singora weave the tree branches they live in to fashion functioning living areas such as huts for nests, storage and work areas as well as court rooms and community gathering points.
The Hollow Cliffs are littered with gigantic mountains and unnaturally huge trees. Singora have been known to be masters at alchemy, (crafting medical things) and map making.
it has been known for some less stuck up Singora to do trade with travelers.

The Renegade Singora are far more Violent to outsiders. Foolish travelers that wander into their domain are never seen again

Singora eggs can be gifted by the lord of the storm to outsiders on very very special occasions. such a situation is possibly the most socially important event Singora can do with outsiders. An egg gifted in such a way normally results in a brand new Singora Soul.

Singora don't decide on anything major until it has been argued about in a court setting

Renegades
Singora have there own Civil problems. Renegades that don't see the lord of the storm as their leader disbanded and forged their own small society in the heavy mist of the hollow cliffs. It isn’t uncommon for fights to break out between the two groups but all out wars have only been recorded once before.

The two groups have been known to unite to fight a common foe. When the Hollow cliffs was invaded by creatures from the far realm . The Lord of the Storm at that time managed to have all Singora fight as one and even though they still refused to follow the laws put in place the relationship between the two groups strengthened because of this conflict.

Disputes and Court
Any dispute between breather is handled in a court setting.
Meetings, decisions concerning outsiders and all manour of discussion is held in a court setting with rules and guidelines.
The Singora court is a ruthless one.

Civil Wars

Outsiders
Outsiders that stray into the land of Elborza with out good reason are often only told to leave or scared off.
I I'll intent is met with death.
It is said to have an audience with the Singora only honesty and com passionate reasoning is needed. Such as a gravely injured traveler, a Hero or king wishing to pay respects, Etc

Dragons
Singora have a bitter hatred for Dragons and their like (dragonborn, Kobold, Lizardfolk). Its unsure why but rumors say that the creatures just never got along.
Singora have incredibly strong magic nullification abilities unseen outside their society.
the ability to steal magic energy (Spell Slots
The ability to shield against types of magic
and incredibly powerful counter spells.
the Singora also have abilities to control the environment and weather, causing Rains, Tornados, Fire storms. Lightning strikes. But no single Singora can do these things, its only in groups when they work together.

Craftsmenship

Home Land in Reton
The Singora call the north western land of Reton their home, they immigrated there XXX years ago xxx Years before/after Reton was established.
The nation of Elborza is/isn't recognized by the Reton empire/ other countries

Relationship with the Royal Clongomert

Singora have lived in the Hollow Cliffs for xxxxYears