Cybill

(SIB-ill)

Not many birds enjoy the Arctic Frost - in fact, it is one of the least bird populated areas of Subeta. One bird that can be spotted without fail, however, is the cybill. This somewhat large, flightless bird has fully adapted to the cold and snow, and does not seem to just tolerate it, but rather enjoy it! While not necessarily the brightest creature, they do have sharp instincts when it comes to survival in harsh conditions. They can tolerate the coldest of frosts, like swimming in icy waters, and really enjoy sliding around on their bellies down icy hills - a favorite pastime of wild and tame cybills alike.

Cybills are a rather large species of bird, standing about 2' (.6m) tall and weigh anywhere from 8.5 to 16 lbs (4 to 7.26kg). These flightless birds have bodies built especially for the cold, and this includes a rather voracious appetite. A cybill will easily consume almost 2 lbs (0.9kg) of seafood, including fish, shrimp, and squid, in a single day. When not hunting or swimming, wild cybills spend much of their time huddled up together for warmth, especially during the long winter nights. In spring, a female cybill will lay generally just one egg, and cybill chicks are born with a fluffy coating of warm down feathers to protect them from the elements. Cybill parents raise their offspring together, and a group of cybills, referred to as a 'cozy of cybills', may be made up of dozens of different family groups.

Cybills make wonderful pets for those that can tend to their unique needs. Pet cybills must be given adequate swimming and bathing space, whether this includes a rather large bathtub or a whole swimming pool! Being completely pescatarian, the owner must be willing to not only purchase fresh seafood for their pet but have a tolerance for their rather fishy smell, as well. One of the most wonderful qualities about domestic cybills, however, is they still have a love for family. Cybills do not seem to notice the difference between humans and their own kind, and they will gladly curl up next to their owners for both warmth and companionship.

Famous cybills

The notorious Fishbreath Jacques, Captain of the Freyalise and her crew.