Homebrew Aerralian Species Details

Aerralians have rounded ears and are associated with humans and lesser fey, although they would disagree. They resemble slender humanoids with distinctive features one may find elven like a finely pointed noise and beautiful angular features. Their ears make them seem more human however. Also notable is a pair of wings on their backs which resemble that of a bat. Their skin ranges in colour, but tends to be golden brown colored and their eyes have beautiful crystalline irises. Their more attractive features are often concealed by utilitarian clothing that is meant to be efficient and concealing.

History

Aerralians, despite their human ears, are actually fey who migrated from the Feywilds to the Prime. They were astounded by the greed of humans who hunted them and other faeries for their wings. Not to be out done in strength, they fought back as the warriors they were and surprised many fae poachers, pushing them back. Faeries thus hold Aerralians with high regard, despite calling them dullards or warmongers half the time. For a while, Aerralians served as body guards for hire for faeries in the realms of humans.

However, among some of the foiled poachers were sometimes aristocracy of human kingdoms. To thwart these creatures, they stirred stories of the Aerralians, spreading rumors of them murdering babies and worshipping in an anti-human cult. Most effective was their claim that Aerralians were dangerous enough that humankind would suffer greatly if fae kind were to wage a war on them, solely because of this race. Aerralians thus found themselves often the targets of ignorant humans as well as those blinded by greed, since high bounties were put out for the wings of illyrians. However, this suited the Aerralians just fine, as they now had a just cause to murder humans. Even better was when they were hired to do so.

Society

The Aerralians are a warrior race of faeries, considered by many to be a violent and warmongering people. Most of them form war-bands depending on their own views, though most bands have a rich culture with similar traditions. They train mainly Aerralian males to be warriors, though some females do get treatment. But their race generally has a lack of regard for female warriors. In some cases, they can be brutal with them, going as far as to cripple them so they can't fly. Females reduced to this condition are forced to become broodmares.

In the Aerralian culture, tattoos are shown to be an important part of distinguishing individuals. Once Aerralians are initiated as warriors, they are given certain tattoos for luck and glory on the battlefield. These also are used to tell the dead apart, similar to a dog tag. To become a true warrior, an Aerralian must have reached the mature age of 15. They are then apt to perform a Blood Rite. This particular rite is the ultimate test for Aerralian and their pride as a hardy warrior race, where they go unarmed into the mountains without any magic and their wings bound. There, they must survive a month and are given distinction upon return.

Aerralians are taught to fly and protect their wings at a young age. They are never allowed to let their wings drag on the ground behind them, both due to the damage that could be inflicted by rocks, sticks and debris, but also because it's seen as lazy and weak. 

Aerralians, don't like outsiders, especially ones who demand things from them. They have their own hierarchy of princes and lords.

Aerralian Traits

Powerful winged, mercenary faeries. As an Aerralian you gain the following traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity and Wisdom scores each increase by 2.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Weapon Proficiency

Through countless hours spent as mercenaries and warmongers, you are proficient with the longbow and longsword.

Languages

You can speak, read and write in Common and Sylvan.

Age

Aerralians live to be around 9350.

Alignment

Aerralians tend to be chaotic, doing as they please, the stories heard about them also lead people to they are evil.

Size

Aerralians vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a flying speed of 40 feet.