Garuntas, also known as thunder birds, are a flying creature native to Aiur. Looking like a cross between a Kakaru and manta ray, they were once psionic hunting partners with the primordial Protoss. Roughly the size of a Terran hawk, the creature can fly a high speeds at equally great heights. Ferocious to the extreme, it takes intense mental discipline to tame them. Once bonded to a partner, Garuntas are beyond loyal as if an extension of the tamer. Some even perch themselves on the shoulders or arms of the tamers when not seeking or attacking prey. Special abilities: