These giant aerial apes are servants of the ancient Shory empire. They served as troops and guardians for their enormous flying cities. They were no mere slave race however, but served as valued allies. They fought in many wars for the Shory and in turn gradually were honed into better troops, learning how to use weapons and aerial combat tactics. This past is long behind them, now rather than flying cities they roost in tree tops and cliffs. They live together as dwindling tribes allying either with more powerful creatures such as dragons or demanding tribute from the lesser apes with whom they share their jungle home.