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'''Aviar''' are birds that have gained magical powers, or "talents", on the island of [[Patji (island)|Patji]] on [[First of the Sun]].{{wob ref|8900}}{{book ref|sixth}} They are capable of sharing their powers with humans. Aviar were long thought to be exclusively native to the [[Pantheon]] archipelago, but in fact other birds can become Aviar if they visit the island and ingest the fruit of [[Patji's Finger]]s.{{book ref|sixth}}

Aviar are more intelligent than ordinary animals.{{wob ref|13847}} Wild Aviar exhibit behaviors similar to other birds. They live in flocks, roost in trees, and build nests where they lay eggs toand raise their young. Although their powers give them some protection from predators, they will quickly flee if startled.{{book ref|sixth}}

The abilities of the Aviar stem from a symbiosis with the worms that they eat. The Aviar can then serve as an intermediary to allow humans to use certain powers granted by the Invested worms.{{wob ref|12621}} Aviar are able to share these powers with humans through a Spiritual [[Connection]] similar to the [[Nahel bond]]. Their bond is not as powerful as the Nahel bond, but because of that it can be shifted between people at its owner's will.{{wob ref|11628}} Aviar do not seem to have to continue eating worms to allow their powers to function, as they are often exported from the Pantheon to the distant mainland.{{book ref|sixth}} Aviar can even be transported to other planets in the [[mainlandcosmere]], although this is difficult and very rare.{{bookwob ref|sixth10820}}{{wob ref|11689}} It is unclear if taking Aviar to other worlds has an effect on their abilities.

A human cannot eat the worms or an Aviar in order to gain powers.{{wob ref|8768}}{{wob ref|11627}} A [[kandra]] in the form of an Aviar would not be able to gain their powers, even if they ate the worms.{{wob ref|12602}} It is theoretically possible to steal an Aviar talent through [[Hemalurgy]], but it would be very difficult to do so.{{wob ref|9527}}{{wob ref|3347}}

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Many species of birds in the Pantheon can become Aviar;{{wob ref|11631}} neither [[trapper]]s nor scholars are familiar with every species. Each species is typically found on a specific island. They can be sent to live in the [[homeisles]] or even the [[mainland]] without issue, but wild Aviar are only found in the Pantheon.{{book ref|sixth}}

When Aviar are raised by humans from birth, they form a bond with them and prefer to stay nearby, treating them as part of their flock; Aviar that are raised by the same trapper usually get along. They often enjoy being scratched affectionately, and may show displeasure by lightly biting. They do well living in nesting boxes in [[safecamp]]s; trappers can allow them to come and go freely with no concern that they will not return. They display distinct personalities; for example, [[Kokerlii]] is oblivious and happy, while [[Sak]] is far more reserved. They seem to understand some human speech, as they can follow commands from their master, sometimes even using their talents on demand.{{book ref|sixth}} They can also be trained to perform specific behaviors, such as returning to their master if they whistle,{{book ref|sixth}} or even to attack other animals.{{book ref|sa4|i|5}}