Homebrew Akuktuq Species Details
Akuktuq: (AH KOOK TUCK) A Penguin like race of semi avian humanoids. Their origins can be traced back to the frozen continent where they have found their niche and flourished. Akuktuq are typically shaded with black feathers but have been known to sport shades of purple and blue while their underbellies range from cream to snow white.
one family or clan would not put the lives of all of their people at risk for personal cause. As in the past, when great threats have come to their homeland and migration was not a viable option, they have mobilized in great force to and overwhelm their enemy with coordinated attacks and pack tactics. When survival of the family, the clan and the people is brought in to question, each Akuktuq will gladly lay down their lives to ensure that the people persevere. Akuktuq adventurers can come from any class though they favor Druid and Rangers as a whole.
Akuktuq Names: (For either gender) Aglu, Akpak, Amaruk, Bogo, Bukaa, Cama, Cedlik, Denza, Digu, Ebit, Effa, Fligg, Flok, Gerti, Gunda, Helku, Himn, Ikpik, Inua, Kulu, Komatiq, Lifa, Luug, Moti, Muq, Nanoo, Nivi, Olii, Opaa, Pak, Prikaa, Quena, Quilda, Rama, Rollo, Tak, Tunba, Ubo, Ulu, Vada, Vugi, Zaba, Zix
Surnames tend to identify the clan or family unit of the Akuktuq, an example being; "I am Prikka of the Far River Akuktuq, Son of Pak."
Akuktuq Traits
Your Akuktuq character has the following traitsAmphibious Facade
Even though some may believe the Akuktuq can breath under water they have no way to do so. Instead they have the ability to hold their breath extremely longer than most other land dwelling creatures. An Akuktuq can hold it’s breath for at least 10 minutes before starting to struggle for air.
Living with the Land
You are proficient in your choice of two of the following skills; Medicine, Nature, Survival, Stealth. You are also naturally proficient with the Animal Handling skill.
Made Of Thicker Stuff
Akuktuq have resistance to damage received from Cold sources and roll with advantage of Constitution saves made to resist the effects of cold weather on the body. This resistance to cold damage grants them automatic success against the hourly constitution save made against extreme cold exhaustion.
Pathways Hidden By Ice And Snow
Even outside of their natural environment, their culture has taught them to identify landmarks and how to determine the direction they are headed. You may roll with advantage on checks made to determine direction, navigate or to prevent yourself from getting lost.
Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Aarakocra reach maturity by age 10. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 40 years.
Alignment
Akuktuq are typically of a good alignment with an outlook more centered on Neutrality. Akuktuq do not seek violence, war or conquest, rather they are largely content within their clan’s territory and willing to help those in need.
Size
Akuktuq are unique in that they are known to have both Small and Medium sizes in their race. This is in response to frequent isolation and adaptation in order to survive the unforgiving landscape. With that being said, Small Akuktuq or Sinnaq which are closer to the sea are between 3 and 4 feet tall. They typically weigh between 40 and 80 pounds. The taller Akuktuq or Nunatuq who live further inland are between 4 and 5 feet tall. They typically weight between 50 and 110 pounds
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feetYour base walking speed is 25ft as Akuktuq often move slowly and methodically over snow drifts and shifting ice sheets. However, you treat difficult terrain as caused by arctic conditions as normal terrain. Your swimming speed is 45ft.
Languages
You can speak Akuktuq and common
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