Homebrew Coyotari Species Details

 Cultural Traits:

• The Coyotari culture is deeply rooted in the desert, and they have a profound religious connection to the stars. They are nomadic hunters and scavengers, relying on their wits and resourcefulness to survive in harsh environments.
• They believe that the stars are celestial guides and that their movements and alignments hold profound significance for their tribes. Coyotari are skilled astronomers and astrologers, using the night sky to make important decisions and predict the future.
• Coyotari have a strong sense of community and share a collective knowledge of desert navigation, animal behavior, and survival techniques.

Their tribes are often led by a council of elders who are respected for their wisdom and ability to interpret the celestial signs. 

Coyotari don’t typically wear armour, armour puts them at disadvantage

They can take the dash action as a bonus action.

Alignment: Coyotari are typically chaotic neutral, valuing their freedom and adaptability above all else. Their devotion to the stars can sometimes lead them toward chaotic good or chaotic evil alignments, depending on their interpretation of celestial signs.

Religion: Coyotari worship a pantheon of celestial beings associated with the stars and constellations. Their religious ceremonies often involve stargazing, and they believe that their destinies are written in the night sky.

Language: Coyotari speak their own language YIPPISH , a blend of yips, howls, and barks, combined with a few common phrases and words.

Background: Coyotari characters might choose backgrounds such as "Tribal Astrologer," or "Celestial Seeker" to reflect their upbringing and skills.

Coyotari are known for their deep reverence for the stars and often seek to share their celestial wisdom with other races.They have a wary but respectful relationship with elves, who also have a connection to the natural world and sometimes share celestial knowledge. Coyotari find the structured societies of dwarves and humans curious and sometimes challenging to understand but are open to learning from them. It’s strange for Coyotari to leave the Kingdom of Thian, they love their homes, mate, litters and packs. Lone Coyotari are rare.

 

Coyotari Traits

Their keen senses of smell and hearing make them adept at tracking prey and detecting hidden dangers in the desert.

Desert Resiliance

Desert Resilience: Coyotari have resistance to heat and are well-suited to arid climates. They have advantage on saving throws against extreme temperatures.

Starry Insight

Starry Insight: Coyotari have advantage on Intelligence (Arcana) and Wisdom (Perception) checks related to celestial phenomena, navigation, and astrology.

Illusory mirage

Trickster's Guile: Coyotari have proficiency in the Deception skill and can cast the "Illusory Mirage" Cantrip twice per long rest. You can select up to 6 intended characters who have to make a wisdom saving throw equal to your Wisdom DC or their next roll, be attack, ability, or saving throw is at disadvantage 

Keen Senses

• Keen Smell: Coyotari have an exceptional sense of smell, allowing them to detect scents and odors with remarkable precision. They have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks involving smell, allowing them to track creatures, identify substances, or notice hidden objects by scent
• Acute Hearing: Coyotari possess highly sensitive ears that can pick up even the faintest of sounds. They have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks involving hearing, making them adept at detecting distant conversations, approaching threats, or hidden traps. This  they can hear conversations others cannot. 

Howlers Loop

• When a Coyotari hears a loud and distinctive howl, whether it's from another Coyotari or an external source, they may involuntarily join in the howling chorus. This uncontrollable response can be triggered by specific tones, pitches, or rhythms in howls.
• While under the effect of the Howler's Loop, the Coyotari temporarily loses their ability to concentrate and focus. They have disadvantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma checks, as well as saving throws, until the howling subsides or they can break free of the loop's influence.
• The duration of the Howler's Loop varies depending on the triggering howl's intensity and the individual Coyotari's ability to resist its effects. Some may recover quickly, while others might remain affected for a more extended period. The Dm can determine the affect of the loop 

Coyote Snare

An attack option the Coyotari can take a bite option