Translations:Codex: Shalinae/15/en

Pregnancies last for nearly one full year, after which a watermelon-size egg is laid. The eggs are remarkably durable, with thick shells reinforced by organic metal alloys and a surprising tolerance for high heats. During cooler nights, a parent will squat atop it to maintain warmth; the unborn Shalin are much more vulnerable to cold than their feathered forebears. Eggs seem to trigger a singing impulse in nearby adults, resulting in a near ceaseless stream of input for the unborn’s consciousness, rich with the collective history and knowledge of these primitive peoples.