Frozen Male Hatchling
Name: unnamed
Species: Sunrise Talvar
Birthday: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Owner: Cassiopeia
Element: Air 
From the moment this hatchling emerged from its egg, it has been in constant motion. Talvars of all ages are possess great energy and are almost always moving. When these birds have truly exhausted themselves, they will sleep for a few hours and cannot be woken. Despite being one of the more active creatures in the castle, talvar hatchlings are not very disruptive and tend to keep to themselves, exploring and hunting for food. Their favorite meals are bugs and worms, which are plentiful in the forest and lands around The Keep. These young birds eat so much that they are quite round, even though it is obvious that they exercise often. The most tiring activity hatchlings practice is their magic; it's a comical sight to watch a fat baby bird trying to call upon their magic. If the talvar youngling can manage to run fast enough and control its powers, the little one will suddenly fly straight up, and achieve great height. A poor take off can result in a out of control spiral, ending with a crash. A few feathers may be lost, but the little one suffers more from embarrassment.
Talvars are some of the busiest creatures known to exist, which is quite a reputation when one considers the amazing animals found at The Keep and around the world. These birds spend every spare second of their day foraging for food, searching through tall grasses for seeds and bugs to eat. Their power is that of speed; when they will it, talvars can move at such high speeds that they can pierce the sky itself. Their magic allows them to breathe air that no other creature can, and move among the stars. It is for that reason that these birds are the favorite companions of scholars throughout the lands, aiding them in finding out the mysteries of the universe. During times of war these birds were the only forms of communication, because not even the fastest eagle fly where they could. Talvars still fly impossible far up these days, and as such are not common prey. Though a foolish animal may attempt to make a meal out of a talvar from time to time, most animals know that these birds are safe from attack. Hatchlings are more at risk because they have not quite mastered their powers yet, but are protected by adults. In the wild, the young stay in their nests until they are ready to fly. Their parents will bring them insects and bugs to eat, and remain alert. The father will keep other birds away, and guard the nest vigilantly while the mother finds food. It is not easy to tell the gender of talvars, as their beautiful markings vary. One chest color is a lovely warm orange, while the other is a cool blue. The two species of talvars that live at The Keep are very close in appearance, and are great friends. They live side by side, and their young appear the same.
Sprite art: GlassWalker (hatchling) | Description: Damien