Translations:Codex: Shalinae/16/en

Hatching is assisted by an adult’s talons. No matter how sharp the young bird-person’s developing claws may be, they lack the strength to crack the thick shell. It is up to an outsider to assist in their egress and welcome them into the world. Shalinae young emerge fully capable of understanding their people’s speech, even if they lack the fine motor control and muscular conditioning necessary to speak themselves. In a few days, they’re talking.