Avia

Avia is situated in the mountains and valleys of the range of mountains that cuts the Miridian continent in halve. It is the second largest country and it is literally for the birds. Avians are often envied by other Miridians for being born with a bird form and being able to take flight much sooner than other young shapeshifters.

The Gaurdians

The great eagle, Ziz, reigns over all of Avia and protects her people with talon and beak. It is said that she rests on top of Mount Skyroc, but not even the most skilled Avian has made it to the top to find out.

Tora
These are your skilled hunters and powerful flyers.

Aquila Family: The most revered family in Avia because Ziz was an eagle. Also includes Hawks and Kites. Alycon Family: These are your falcons, swift flyers.

Sagitta Family: An intriging group that have the secretary bird as their first form.

Strigis
The families in this group are generally nocturnal or at least prefer to hunt at night. Most are considered wise and respected as such. Tyto Family: Mysterious but beautiful beings, their forms are various barn owl species.

Bubo Family: Includes the great-horned owl.

Diggens Family: Mainly burrowing owls, specialize in eath-dug homes and farmers.

Hootian Family: Encompasses many of the other owl species, including rather large and rather small owls.

Seri
Corva Family: A clever and intuitive bunch that encompasses crows, ravens, and jays.

Sonet Family: A family of musicians, made up of many types of songbirds.

Tropari Family: Another group of colorful people. Have a habit of pulling out one of their own feathes to keep with them in human form.

Striders
Chappara Family: While not entirely flightless, the terms "strider" certainly fits the native form of this family; the roadrunner.

Rati Family: Your ostriches, cassowaries, emus, and kiwis. A family of real kickers and fast footwork.

Aquati
Seri Family: Ducks, Swans, Geese

Nisci Family: Penguins

Chara Family: Gulls

Cico Family: Pelicans

COA
Sitta Family: Perhaps one of the most colorful families of Avians and just about as intelligent as those of the Corva family. However, these people often have brightly colored hair.

Grui Family: Cranes

Colum Family: Doves

Cora Family: Kingfishers

Apodi Family: Hummingbirds

Cathar Family: Your vultures and condors