The Rito are a race of bird-like people that live on Dragon Roost Island in The Great Sea which is the only known location of the Ritos. They have a tribal elder which serves as their king, in fact his son is called Prince Komali. None of the Ritos are born with their wings they must approach Valoo and retrieve one of his scales which will enable them to grow their wings, Ritos without wings are known as Fledglings.