Wings

Demi-angels are not born with wings. Although their bodies are designed to accommodate wings since birth, they do not receive the actual appendages until they discover their magical powers, thus connecting to their angelic nature. Beyond that point, wings are like any other limbs and not much more magical than arms or legs. They grow and fledge like normal wings, and cannot be magically removed (though they can be disguised or even converted into energy if necessary). Fledging can take anywhere from two weeks to two months.

Most demi-angels have wings resembling those often depicted on angels (with long flight feathers and a very distinct curve in the wrist), though they can be any shape typically found in birds (elliptical, high speed, broad, sea bird/glider). Some demi-angels, like Violet, have very unusually-shaped wings (Violet's wings are butterfly-shaped, though they are still feathered). An average wingspan is between 14 and 16 feet, though the shortest are about 12 ft largest are about 22 ft. Wings can be any color. Many are bright colors, though some are shades of brown, tan, gray, black, and white. Some have stripes, flecks, or other patterning. Most wings are one base color and one complimentary color, often (but not always) corresponding to the individual's aura. Solid-color wings are uncommon. Metallic gold or silver feathers are fairly common (especially among Powers), and iridescent feathers appear occasionally. Some demi-angels even have translucent "crystalline" feathers, or "chameleon wings" that change color frequently. Other demi-angels, such as Ember, have wings that change color when the demi-angel is experiencing strong emotion.

For obvious reasons, the demi-angel world is specially designed for winged people, with the different levels of Acada and flight-traffic-rings on its streets, clothing with stretchy holes or open backs (usually fastened with buttons, clasps, zippers, ties, or similar at the top), wider beds, wider doorways, higher ceilings, and chairs with wingrests (or stools). Products also exist for keeping feathers clean, well-oiled, and healthy. Sprouting wings can give a demi-angel a lot to get used to, but most demi-angels feel as though something has been missing from their life until they find their wings.