Aegyl

From Dynasts End

The Aegyl resemble Humes, except they have large wings on their back. These wings can come in different colours, from brown to red to black. These wings allow the Aegyl to fly with no problems. However, the strain they put on their body means they have the shortest life span of any race in Ivalice, only living for forty years.

All Aegyl are cold and aloof in comparison to other races. While they do feel emotions, they prefer not to express them. The Aegyl are not too keen on other races, since most of the Sky Pirates who in the past fifty years arrived in their homeland attacked or enslaved them. However, this dislike is also in part due to their former leader Feolthanos and his prejudice against all other races.

Aegyl make their home in stone edifices erected over several of Lemurés's continents. These homes were build by the first generation of aegyl to reach Lemurés following their banishment from Ivalice by the Occuria. Successive generations have elected to inhabit these century-old dwellings rather than construct new ones, an effort made easier by the small aegyl population. The aegyl have also built temples to enshrine geological formations that are sacred to them. These buildings are called "Fanes".

Aegyl are mostly vegetarians, the majority of their diet being wild fruits and vegetables. Aegyl harvest the waters of Lemurés for native fish, and eggs are also a part of their cuisine. However, other hunting sources are non-existant, as the Yarhi beasts that would normally yield meat are but illusions, and fade to nothing when killed.

Since the climate of Lemurés is mostly tropical, aegyl garb is light and geared for flight. Indeed, most aegyl males do not wear an upper garment, and aegyl armor is likewise sparsely distributed over the aegyl form. As Llyud exemplifies, aegyl jewlery is simplistic, being of lightweight gold and lacking in inlaid jewels. This absence of exquisite garments is yet another indication of aegyl humility.

Aegyl have been geared for war against the native Yarhi of Lemurés, all thanks to their former god-leader Feolthanos. All aegyl are Flying units, and they wield various metallic weapons geared for close-range combat.

Jobs open to Aegyl are all Basic Jobs, except Thief, Gunner, Fencer and Chemist, and all Advanced Jobs, except Assassin, Gadgeteer and Flintlock.