They are tiger shapeshifters who originally lived in Asia but were forced out by humans. They are considered to be very wise and other tribes often come to them for advice in desperate situations. When Zane Cobriana chooses to finally arrange a meeting of the leaders of the serpiente and avians after his brother's death, the meeting was arranged to be held in Mistari lands.
The story describes a group of shapeshifters who are wise and sought advice from other tribes. After the death of Zane Cobriana's brother, he arranges a meeting with leaders of both serpent and avian tribes in Mistari lands.