Skimmer Clan

The Skimmer Clan is a group of ducks living in a pond of CHI in the land below Chima, and a member of the Pond Clans. They are one of the primary clans in the fan season Beyond Chima: Tales from the Pond.

Physiology
The Skimmer Clan is the only Pond Clan with a distinct difference in appearance based on gender. The males often have brightly colored feathers on their heads or wings and are known to wear bright jewelry or accessories to accentuate this. The females and young are duller shades of brown or gray, making them good at camouflage. They are capable of flight and natural swimmers, as well as skilled at working together. They eat primarily algae and aquatic plants. Some ducks will eat small creatures like crayfish or snails, but it is generally frowned upon.

Culture
The Skimmer Clan is very close-knit, and family is of great importance. The division of labor is determined by families, as different crafts and skills are passed on from generation to generation. They are also wary of the other clans, as they were the closest allies of the Herons before they turned evil.

The leader of the Skimmer Clan, coming from the Skimmer Royal Family, is known as the Grand Skimmer. All of the Grand Skimmer's ducklings are required to serve as an apprentice to the Grand Skimmer for some time, but ultimately only the one that shows the most promise and interest will be chosen as a successor. This makes the Skimmer Clan the only Pond Clan that is a true monarchy.

Technology
Skimmer clan colors are shades of maroon, dark green, and dark blue, and often incorporate bright or iridescent pieces. They have standard blue CHI-lights.

The skimmers wield a variety of CHI-powered blasters, as well as short swords and daggers. They also are good builders, and their reed houses are very well camouflaged.

They possess a train that runs through both water and land. The engine is stylized to resemble a mother duck and the cars are all little ducklings. In the past it was open to all clans, but since Wild-Wader's disappearance, it runs for only Skimmers.

Known Members

 * Storm-Skimmer: The duck Legend Beast
 * Grand Skimmer Duckess: The poised and highly protective queen of the ducks
 * Prince Diduk: Duckess's sheltered young son
 * Dip: A cynical female veteran and skilled sniper