Downtime - Ch. 11 (MHO)
And over there are the raptuva,” he said, pointing out the scaly, partly-feathered figure on the far side. “they’re predators like kou, but they mostly eat fish. and lots of fruit. those islands are loaded with tasty fruit, hehe.”
MHO - The Cult of the Crimson Isles - Chapter 17
"_still_ can't believe you kept that a secret all this time," kani said, crossing her arms as she shot the other female raptuva a playful glare. after a moment, something occurred to her. "hey, is that why you were always such a good swimmer?"
MHO - The Cult of the Crimson Isles - Chapter 22
A similar event freed the raptuva. at the same time, the sand next to tuimana suddenly lurched upward and formed a fist, which hauled around and decked the spirit with enough force to send him flying back over a dozen or so yards further down the beach.