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{{ooc note|This is an implementation of the aarakocra race from [[Tasha's Crucible of Everything Else]] volume 2}}
{{ooc note|This is an implementation of the aven race from [[Plane Shift: Dominaria]]}}
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Following the devastation of the distant continent of Otaria in Karona’s War some two and a half centuries ago, people of many races left that land to find refuge elsewhere. Among them were the birdlike people called aven, who were largely unknown outside of Otaria prior to their exodus. Rather than dispersing around the world and assimilating into local cultures, they wandered in great flocks, forming separate communities in a few hospitable locations. The largest such flock settled in Benalia, where its people submitted themselves to Benalish law in exchange for hospitality. The aven have no representation on the Council of Seven, but many hope to see that change.
This is a rebalance and reenvisioning of the original [[race:4-aarakocra|Aaracokra]] race, which can be found in the ''Elemental Evil Player's Companion'', and on the Wizards of the Coast and DNDBeyond websites for free. This version introduces subraces.
 
Aven have humanlike bodies, arms, and legs, with wings and heads resembling those of eagles. Their lean forms are covered with feathers, and their arms and legs all end in sharp talons.
 
Aven form their own airborne companies, or wings, within the Benalish army. They serve as soldiers, battle priests, and occasionally heroes, but do not become knights except under truly exceptional circumstances. Worship of Serra is all but universal among the aven because of syncretistic fusion with their traditional religious beliefs, and many aven are Serran acolytes.
 
== Aven Traits ==
As an aven, you share the following traits with all your kind.


== Aarakocra Traits ==
=== Ability Score Increase ===
=== Ability Score Increase ===
Your Dexterity score and your Wisdom score both increase by 2.
Your Dexterity score increases by 2.


=== Age ===
=== Age ===
Like humans, aven reach adulthood in their late teens and can live into their 80s.
Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 30 years.
 
=== Size ===
Most mature Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.


=== Alignment ===
You can roll to randomly determine your character's height and weight.
Aven are inclined toward the lawful good alignment of the Church of Serra.


=== Size ===
:'''Size Modifier =''' 2d10
Aven stand from 5 to 6 feet tall, but their bodies are slender and their bones are partially hollow to facilitate their flight. Your size is Medium.
:'''Height =''' 4 feet + 2 inches + your size modifier in inches
:'''Weight in Pounds =''' 80 + your size modifier


=== Speed ===
=== Speed ===
Your base walking speed is 25 feet. You have a flying speed of 30 feet. You can’t use your flying speed while you wear medium or heavy armor. (If your campaign uses the variant rule for encumbrance, you can’t use your flying speed if you are encumbered.)
Your base walking speed is 25 feet.


=== Languages ===
=== Languages ===
You can speak, read, and write Aven and Common.
You can speak, read, and write Common and Aarakocra.
 
== Aarakocra Subraces ==
=== Peregrine ===
This subrace represents the original version of the aarakocra race. For more information on this version's culture, history, and archetypal adventurers, see the ''Elemental Evil Player's Companion'', available for free on the Wizards of the Coast and DNDBeyond websites.
 
==== Ability Score Increase ====
Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
 
==== Flight ====
You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.
 
==== Talons ====
Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
 
==== Bonus Language ====
You can speak, read, and write Auran.
 
=== Penguin ===
Adapted to extremely cold environments, penguin aarakocra are completely at home in what most others would consider frigid wastelands. Unable to fly like the majority of their avian comrades, penguin aarakocra are instead fantastic swimmers. Even the fastest avian aarakocra admit that the penguin breed poses a suitable challenge when they take to the water.
 
==== Ability Score Increase ====
Your Constitution or Charisma score (your choice) increases by 1.
 
==== Nautical ====
You have a swimming speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.
 
==== Insulation ====
You have a layer of fat and thick downy waterproof feathers. These give you resistance to cold damage.
 
==== Hold Breath ====
You can hold your breath for up to 20 minutes at a time.
 
==== Bonus Language ====
You can speak, read, and write Aquan.
 
=== Condor ===
A generally ponderous and thoughtful bunch, condor aarakocra are known for their wise words, though their proverbs always seem to imply reminders of death. Not as fast as some of the other aarakocra, a condor aarakocra's strong points include a very hardy constitution and impressive longevity instead.
 
==== Ability Score Increase ====
Your Constitution score increases by 1.
 
==== Flight ====
You have a flying speed of 25 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing heavy armor.
 
==== Carrion Eater ====
With a history of scavenging in some of the world's harshest arid environments, you've developed an iron stomach. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you are immune to the poisoned condition.


''(Note: the aven language must be added to your character sheet manually.)''
==== Talons ====
Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.


=== Hawkeyed ===
You have proficiency in the Perception skill. In addition, attacking at long range doesn’t impose disadvantage on your ranged weapon attack rolls.
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[[category:homebrew 5e races]]

Latest revision as of 05:20, 6 February 2024

(OOC: This is an implementation of the aarakocra race from Tasha's Crucible of Everything Else volume 2)

This is a rebalance and reenvisioning of the original Aaracokra race, which can be found in the Elemental Evil Player's Companion, and on the Wizards of the Coast and DNDBeyond websites for free. This version introduces subraces.

Aarakocra Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 30 years.

Size

Most mature Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

You can roll to randomly determine your character's height and weight.

Size Modifier = 2d10
Height = 4 feet + 2 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds = 80 + your size modifier

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aarakocra.

Aarakocra Subraces

Peregrine

This subrace represents the original version of the aarakocra race. For more information on this version's culture, history, and archetypal adventurers, see the Elemental Evil Player's Companion, available for free on the Wizards of the Coast and DNDBeyond websites.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Bonus Language

You can speak, read, and write Auran.

Penguin

Adapted to extremely cold environments, penguin aarakocra are completely at home in what most others would consider frigid wastelands. Unable to fly like the majority of their avian comrades, penguin aarakocra are instead fantastic swimmers. Even the fastest avian aarakocra admit that the penguin breed poses a suitable challenge when they take to the water.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution or Charisma score (your choice) increases by 1.

Nautical

You have a swimming speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Insulation

You have a layer of fat and thick downy waterproof feathers. These give you resistance to cold damage.

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath for up to 20 minutes at a time.

Bonus Language

You can speak, read, and write Aquan.

Condor

A generally ponderous and thoughtful bunch, condor aarakocra are known for their wise words, though their proverbs always seem to imply reminders of death. Not as fast as some of the other aarakocra, a condor aarakocra's strong points include a very hardy constitution and impressive longevity instead.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 1.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 25 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing heavy armor.

Carrion Eater

With a history of scavenging in some of the world's harshest arid environments, you've developed an iron stomach. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you are immune to the poisoned condition.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

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