Almac swans

Almac swans are a type of magical creature, found in Visaunra.

History
Almacs are prized for their feathers, as they are a powerful magical component. In healing draughts, they can make the potions much more powerful, capable of repairing bones.

Description
Almacs look similar to normal swans, though they have some blue feathers on their lower wings. When incubating, the white feathers around the head grow into a ridged crest, and new tufts of feathers are a deep blue, similar to the feathers on the lower wings (Chapter 68).

Almacs are sentient beings, though they do not speak English. They are territorial, and very vocal.