Male Hatchling
Name: unnamed
Species: Pavo Peryton
Birthday: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Owner: Kestrad
Element: Void 
As unsteady as they are on their feet, the peryton hatchlings are great hunters. Their awkward movements and chaotic flap of tiny wings are good enough to deceive the smallest of prey. They feast on bugs but never back down from hunting mice or small fish. Although trained peryton hatchlings can control their shadow magic easily, they are more interested in hunting for food and learning how to fly. Their attempts of flight are usually unsuccessful. They fling themselves from large rocks and hope for the best. Sometimes they manage a few meters flight; other times they crash, rolling on the ground in a mess of dust and feathers. As fragile as they look, the hatchlings are sturdy, and they continue their attempt to fly for many hours before they become tired.
Perytons are master deceivers. With their magic, the perytons control the shadows around them. Common folk believe these creatures eat the shadows of living things, signaling death. Many prefer to stay away from perytons. Whenever there is word that these creatures are to pass by a village, people leave offerings in hopes the perytons will spare them of disasters. As easy as it is to shun the perytons, there are some who question these beliefs. Those who are kind to the perytons gain their loyalty. Only these people see the true powers of the perytons. They manipulate shadows, creating images that are significant to them, sharing some of their past with their companions. In desperate times, the perytons create shadowy images of healing plants and where to find them. They also use these powers to deceive those they deem untrustworthy. They create images of treasures found on imaginary islands sending those who are wealth-hungry on a wild goose chase. They also make innocent jokes, conjuring shadowy images of delicious-looking desserts, sending people running to the nearest kitchens in hopes of finding wonderful treats.
Sprite art: Mysfytt | Description: Real