The Fnit, Plural; Fneet
The Fnit is a bird, raven-like in appearance, with the males having black fur on its body that gradually changes to feathers on the wings. On its head, like a crest, is a single white feather, standing right up.
Fneet, as that is what they are called when mentioning the plural, or Fneeten, have deep green eyes, and beaks harder than adamant steel. Female Fneet differ from the males in that they aren't only black. There have been instances of white fneet, for example, and once there was an undocumented case of a pink fnit with yellow eyes.
Fneet have often been mistaken for phoenixes, in that they have many of the same abilities, and more. A male fnit, for example, has the ability to turn any other bird, as long as it has died within the past hour, into a fnit. This has only happened once, however, and then it was largely disputed. They also have the ability to fire travel. Female fneet often have the ability to heal, and to fire travel. Certain females have the ability to grant fertility to a barren woman.
Fneet have fierce tempers when provoked, and will defend their charges with their lives. Females are docile and caring, and males are fierce and protective. Fneet lay three eggs every 25 years, which then take a further 10 to hatch. Fneet live as long as phoenixes, a gift given to them by the very first phoenix.
(Creator's note: Fneet are not to be used without my permission. I am Pantalaimon on and I would be glad to talk with anyone with more depth on the subject.)
