Homebrew Corviusmen Species Details
Corvusmen: The Feathered Enigma
Appearance: Corvusmen, with their haunting visage, evoke both awe and trepidation. Their faces bear an uncanny resemblance to the delicate skulls of ravens and crows, adorned with sharp beaks and hollow eye sockets. Their bodies are swathed in dark-grey feathers, each plume subtly tinted with iridescent hues—hints of midnight blues, forest greens, and blood-reds. Their large, obsidian eyes peer out from the depths of their feathered masks, reminiscent of both plague doctors and ancient Valravns.
Physique: Standing at the crossroads of avian grace and humanoid form, Corvusmen possess a lithe and sinewy build. Their limbs, elongated and agile, allow them to move with an otherworldly fluidity. But it is their avian tail, a magnificent fan of feathers that trails behind them, which truly sets them apart. When unfurled, it spans nearly twice their height, a striking display of both beauty and menace.
Intelligence and Ruins: Corvusmen are no mere creatures of instinct. Their intellect rivals that of humans, and perhaps surpasses it in certain arcane matters. They are architects of forgotten ruins, their ancient structures hidden deep within tangled forests or perched atop windswept cliffs. These enigmatic edifices bear inscriptions in a script unknown to mortals, and their purpose remains shrouded in mystery. Scholars speculate that Corvusmen once held dominion over realms long lost to time, their knowledge etched into stone and shadow. Just like Kenku, they have a gift of mimicry to communicate, as they lack a voice of their own, however, they're able to have their own words and sentences, just behind a mimicked voice of intelligent creatures.
Elusive Wanderers: Despite their intelligence and architectural prowess, Corvusmen remain elusive. Only a handful are whispered of in human courts, their presence fleeting as shadows on moonlit nights. They flit between realms, their feathered forms blending seamlessly with the twilight. Some say they are guardians of forgotten knowledge, while others believe them to be harbingers of doom. Regardless, their true purpose remains veiled, and those who seek them often find themselves ensnared in riddles and half-truths.
The Unseen Watchers: Corvusmen are everywhere, yet nowhere. They perch atop ancient spires, surveying the land with eyes that hold secrets older than empires. They watch as civilizations rise and fall, their motives inscrutable. Some claim they are protectors, while others fear them as omens of impending catastrophe. Perhaps the truth lies in the ruins they leave behind—a cryptic legacy that hints at forgotten alliances, lost magic, and a destiny entwined with the very fabric of existence.
DM Note: Feel free to weave the Corvusmen into your campaign as enigmatic allies or inscrutable adversaries. Their presence adds an air of mystery and ancient wisdom to any D&D world
Corviusmen Traits
Corvusmen are ancient, unknown creatures that surprisingly outdate majority of intelligent life and proceed to outlive them. Their traits might be from an older time, or perhaps from all of their time existing here.Avian Agility
Standing at the crossroads of avian grace and humanoid form, Corvusmen possess a lithe and sinewy build.
Trait: Your base walking speed increases by 10 feet.
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Cryptic Ruins
Description: Corvusmen are architects of forgotten ruins, their ancient structures hidden deep within tangled forests or perched atop windswept cliffs.
Trait: You can cast the Mending cantrip without expending a spell slot. Additionally, you have advantage on Investigation checks related to deciphering ancient inscriptions