Any one of three species of South American birds constituting the family Anhimidæ, and the suborder Palamedeæ. They have two spines on each wing, and the head is either crested or horned. They are easily tamed, and then serve as guardians for other poultry. The crested screamers, or chajas, belong to the genus Chauna. The horned screamer, or kamichi, is Palamedea cornuta.
A Screamer, or "The" Screamer is a guardian. Usually chosen from birth, both the birth of his master or mistress, as well as his own. So the age of the screamer and his master or mistress is usually identical. A screamer rarely engages in combat, his only purpose is to send warnings to the sect of any trouble the person he's bound to may have. He literally screams, which could either summon someone who is suited for combat, or help him channel thought. Female screamers are rare, and a screamer generally dies at the same moment that his master or mistress dies. When a screamer dies after a powerful E, usually the screamer will turn to stone. If a screamer dies before his mistress or master, he will be reborn again to serve the same person. He is ALWAYS at his master or mistress's side, unless the master or mistress sends him away. i.e. when the master or mistress is consummating a marriage. Unlike Elks, Screamers never leave their master or mistress, (only at time of intimacy). Screamers are usually sitting against a wall, high up, and cloaked. Finding a screamer is nearly impossible.