Emperatura are brightly colored flightless birds that reside on the cliffs and rocky shoreline overtaking the oceans of TideClan. These birds have streamlined plumage, consisting of shiny, water-repellent feathers, which prevent the skin from getting wet and webbed feet. Their small wings resemble flippers, adorned with colorful feathered membrane that stretches from wrist to ankle. They have long feathery tails that provide stability while gliding and swimming through the sea.

Emperatura are mostly a warm black in color -- all beside their feathery membrane, crest, and tail, which are extremely colorful in contrast. The patterns on their membranes are never identical between birds, but they often resemble butterfly wings in pattern, having eyespots and geometric patterns. Females are duller in comparison to the males, and have warmer toned colors. The males are much more vibrant, and have cool toned patterns. Males also have a bigger crest and tail feathers. During the mating season, the males perform dances with their colorful feathers to win over females.

The Clans don't hold Emperatura to any spiritual regard, mostly only seeing them as prey animals with pretty plumage. Their cowardly attitude and lack of grace leaves not much to be admired.