Half-qwozi

Half-qwozi (also known as hybrids, qwozoids, and angels) were human-qwozi hybrids, native to the Human Plane. While first generation hybrids almost always looked disturbing to the human eye, by 3rd-5th generation they often began looking more or less like conventional angels.

Appearance and biology
After a couple generations, half-qwozi start to look like conventional humans, except with a pair of wings (which may or may not be fully developed) sprouting from their back and four pectorals instead of two so that they can control their wings. Most half-qwozi do not possess the extraordinary soaring abilities due to the limitations of the human form and in best cases can only glide down from tall heights.

Half-qwozi, being of avian descent, have light and brittle bones, thus being prone to breaking and difficult to heal, and are often born with limb deformities or motor disabilities, such as misshapen feet, weak and apraxia-like symptoms in arms, undeveloped or immobile wings.

Like qwozi, hybrids also have two sexes, male and female. No intersex qwozi has ever been attested due to their small numbers.

Culture
Half-qwozi families tend to be very fixated on raising their children in a q’a-qarrîkó-speaking environment as to preserve their lineage and descent. They do, however, let the children learn the native language of their respective human culture as well.

Cultural significance
The appearance of qwozi on the Human Plane is believed to have started the myth of the sirens, and the emergence of half-qwozi may have given birth to the concept of angels.

Notable individuals



 * Vakare Laukey, a 5th generation half-qwozi with abnormal feet and weakly coordinated arms. Had functional wings that were able to glide, but stopped being able to do so after breaking one of them (and subsequently needing to amputate it) in a traffic accident.
 * Shiloh Lafille Jr was an alleged 1st generation hybrid that had noticeable bumps on her back. However, it is unlikely that was true, since half-qwozi of 1st generation never look like conventional humans. The bumps were most likely the result of deformation of shoulder blades and/or ribs.