Creating bird-like creatures

I created a humanoid race called Lantoms for a fantasy world. They are about five feet in stature, have angular body parts, and an extra pair of arms. A layer of skin is attached to the arms, easiest to describe as: When the second pair of arms are outstretch to create the wingspan, the skin creates a semi-circle. The skin has fur and tufts, similar to a bird around the neck area, and long feathers that extend to their ankles. If the creature wanted to, it could wrap itself in it's arms (similar to hugging itself) to completely enclose it's body with feathers, except for the feet and head, like a cloak.

They eat mostly nuts, fruit, and herbs. A few are omnivorous, but the meat is mostly a rabbit a week. I do not know anything about bone density, muscle mass, or metabolism differences between omnivores and herbivores. Does this matter?

The animals are able to glide, but not fly. For creatures like this, would they be strong enough to wear leather armor and/or hold metal weapons? Same question, but when gliding?

posted almost 10 years ago

Towell‭

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