Geochelone Aerio

Geochelone Aerios, also known as Aldabrans, are a race of bipedal tortoise-like aliens from the planet Aldabra, in the Andromeda Galaxy.

Appearance
Geochelone Aerios are a green turtle-like species with 8 holes in their torsos. They have large, flipper-like arms, small stumpy legs and white eyes with no pupils. They also lines going down their eyes.

Behavior
Geochelone Aerios are non-violent, preferring to spend their time eating grass and debating philosophy with each other. They appear to enjoy gathering in groups.

Powers and Abilities
Geochelone Aerios can retract into their shells and blow powerful winds out of the holes on their torsos.

They have holes in their hands, in which they have retractable claws.

Geochelone Aerios can fly by blowing air to push themselves along.

When flying or creating wind, their fins become triangular and their legs combine into a similar shape. Their appendages then rotate with the shell staying static and suspended.

Geochelone Aerios are immune to Mana attacks.

Geochelone Aerios are strong enough to throw a car, as demonstrated by Galapagus in Escape From Aggregor.

Geochelone Aerios can learn to use magic.

Etymology
"Geochelone" is a genus of tortoises and "Aerio" is latin for air.