AARAKOCRA

Aarakocra range the Howling Gyre, an endless storm of mighty winds and lashing rains that surrounds the tranquil realm of Aaqa in the Elemental Plane of Air. Making aerial patrols, these birdlike humanoids guard the windy borders of their home against invaders from the Elemental Plane of Earth, such as gargoyles, their sworn enemies. 

Enemies of Elemental Evil.  In service to the Wind Dukes of Aaqa, Aarakocra scout the planes in search of Elemental Evil. They spy on malign elemental creatures and then either take the fight to those creatures or report back to the Wind Dukes.

On the Material Plane, Aarakocra create aeries atop the highest mountains, especially peaks near portals to the Elemental Plane of air. From such heights, Aarakocra watch for signs of elemental incursions, as well as nascent threats to their home plane. Aarakocra prefer to live their lives like the wind-unburdened and ever-moving-yet they watch over a region for years if that’s what it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil. 

Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious metals means little to Aarakocra. In their eyes, a creature should use what is necessary and then cast what is left on the wind for others to use.

Search for the Seven Shards. The Wind Dukes of Aaqa come from a race of elemental beings called the Vaati, which once ruled many worlds. A creature known as the Queen of Chaos arose and initiated an interplanar war against Vaati rule. To combat the threat, seven vaati heroes combined their powers to create the mighty Rod of Law. In a battle against the Queen’s greatest general, Miska the Wolf Spider, a vaati killed Miska by thrusting the rod into him like a spear. The rod shattered into seven shards that scattered across the multiverse. Aarakocra seek signs of the pieces’ locations in order to rebuild what is now known as the Rod of Seven Parts. 

Magpie Aarakocra: 

Magpie Aarakocra are known for their bold, forceful personalities and intellect. Intensely curious, they are born with an innate sense of greed that causes them to hoard shiny or interesting objects, much like how dragons hoard items. To achieve this end, Magpies turn to wizardry, crime, or legitimate business, using their personality and intellect to their advantage. Their beautiful voices allow them to attract attention in the entertainment business. 

Magpie Aarakocra are monogamous, mating with a single partner for life. A pair of Magpie Aarakocra will foster a nest of 4 chicks, which they will raise to their teenage years before kicking them out. The siblings stay together until each one has their own mate; when one of them finds a mate, they leave their siblings behind. 

Magpie Aarakocra are aggressive when they have young chicks in their care, although they aren’t prone to violence. Instead, they usually bluff their enemies, swooping low and scaring them. Magpie Aarakocra are also known for their thick beaks depending on how humanoid the Aarakocra is, which act as natural weapons and digging implements, and their beautiful voices. They get along well with Raven or crow Aarakocra. 

Good classes for Magpie Aarakocra include rogues, bards, wizards, and artificers.