Miss Ooccoo and Junior headcanon (LoZ)

Next up on the Lorule headcanon roster: the Oocca!

They were originally a strange-looking bird race from Twilight Princess, but aside from that one appearance they aren't seen again throughout the LoZ canon games. As weird lookin' as they were they were fascinating, and I've been asked several times before about them, so I ultimately decided they'd be one of the primary races of Lorule!

I went with the idea that they were more harpy-like in appearance than just... a chicken with a human-esque head. I wanted them cuter and more friendly looking, something I think their design would be treated with if they'd appear in BotW, so here it is! :3 That extra little image there is to show ya'll their original design and the official concept art of the bird from Nintendo that I used as a basis for the race.

As for the Oocca as a race in Lorule!

-A peaceful race of bird-like people, the Oocca are openly friendly and welcoming to anyone who wanders into their domain. Given their lack of flight, sharp claws, or anything that could be used as a means of self-defense, the Oocca is also the most non-combative race. They see no point in wars, fighting, viewing the acts as cruel and barbaric, however they understand the need for protection, something they can't adequately provide for themselves. As such, their alliance treaties come with the promise of receiving militant protection from friendly domains; a decent chunk of warriors from each race is stationed within the Oocca territory for this reason.

-Due to their general lack of combat prowess, the Oocca lend themselves to the alliance through their far-reaching influence in trade, commerce, and technological expertise. They are in charge of handling trade negotiations with neighboring kingdoms, and many Oocca generally lead lives of bankers and merchants throughout Lorule. If there's an economy, it's almost certain that an Oocca is within the ranks to make it run smoothly.

-In addition to their merchantile prowess, the Oocca are surprisingly advanced in terms of technology. Their technological advancement is what allows their city to hover in the sky, accessible only through flight or a launching pod from a "Sky Cannon". Alongside lives as merchants and traders, Oocca also often pursue careers as technicians and scientists, aiding the rest of Lorule in developing new tech.

-Ooccoo, sometimes known as Miss O, is the sweet, gentle single mother of Junior.  She makes her peaceful living running a homely inn and selling knick-knacks in the small farm village Ravio was born in. She also doubles as the resident repair shop, using her skill in tinkering to keep the village's tech and tools in tip-top shape. I've the idea that Ooccoo has a knack of taking in any stragglers that she may run across, which is the case for Ravio (an orphan) and an old, battle-worn Lynel.

-Junior is Ooccoo's outgoing young son. Ever so eager to make friends and lend a hand whenever he can, Junior helps his mother run her in and shop. He's high on energy and sometimes talks a little too fast, but all he wants to do is make sure you feel welcomed when under their care. He often uses berry branches as hair ties so he can have a small snack anywhere he goes!