Aralez

Aralez are a species of magical canines native to the mountains of Armenia, but have now spread all over the world.

Appearance
Aralez take on the appearance of mundane dogs, appearing with as much variety as mundane dogs. However, there is one feature that separates aralez from their mundane cousins; sprouting from the backs of each aralez is a pair of feathered, bird-like wings.

Behavior
Aralez tend to behave in typical canine fashion, usually living in packs, however, they also are very well-known for helping mortals, especially those who have been wounded. Females tend to have between 3-8 pups in a litter.

Powers

 * Flight: Due to the wings on their backs, aralez are able to propel themselves through the air.
 * Enhanced bite: Due to their strong jaws and teeth, aralez possess extremely powerful bites.
 * Enhanced durability: Aralez are able to sustain numerous blows of internal or external assaults.
 * Enhanced endurance: Aralez are able to survive on little-to-no energy for a time.
 * Enhanced hearing: Aralez are able to hear with extraordinary clarity, distance, detail, and even in ultrasound, which is sound too high for most to hear.
 * Enhanced smell: Aralez are able to detect various beasts, beings, objects, places, and even substances, locate their origin, and even track, just by using their sense of smell.
 * Enhanced speed: Aralez are able to move at extraordinary physical speed.
 * Enhanced stamina: Aralez are able to function for long periods of time without tiring or straining themselves.
 * Enhanced strength: Aralez are able to exert great strength from their bodies.
 * Night vision: Aralez are able to see with great clarity in low-light conditions and even in complete darkness.
 * Claws: Aralez are able to use their claws as fearsome weapons.
 * Healing saliva: Aralez' saliva possesses miraculous healing properties. In fact, their licks can heal any injury, and are even said to revive the recently deceased.