Homebrew Chuldur Species Details

Their natural state is an anthropomorphic owl, as a long lived race with an average lifespan of 600 years. these creatures seek pleasure in the art of cosplay, with a chaotic neutral background,Often moving in parliaments of 5,. The chuldurs are sophisticated creatures modeling their lives after aristocrayic society, and are often fluent in various languages such as common, elvish, celestial, sylvan, abyssal, draconic, druidic and more. The lesser known language of the chuldurians, is their own, after years of shapeshifting and adopting identities, their original language is dying, what little of it that remains is known by elders and this knowledge is passed on to the new Strignomo/a. Within Chuldurian society, there is a yearly hunting season which coincides with the aristocratic mating season of the  ton. By the end of the season whoever has successfully claimed the most powerful identity in society without getting caught, will become their new leader, Strignomo/a,  they may choose to either lean into their new identity overseeing the ton and Chuldurian society for the next year or become the new chuldurian leader solely and learn their language, Alfredispocsal, the language is passed on to them through the elders, they may deliver new laws and grant blessings or a curse unto their new society. The runners up now become part of the Strignoma's parliament, choosing a second in command or partner to use as their mouthpiece to deliver their treaties through Alfredisposcal. The Strignomo/a can become either a harbinger of death or benefactor of wealth and luck. 

Chuldur Traits

As an aarakocra, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing an aarakocra requires special consideration by your DM.

Ability Score Increase

Your charisma score increases by 2 , and you may choose between performance and deception +2 bonus

 

Age

You have a long life span of 600 years 

Natural predator

You eat 3-4 times a day and have proficiency in survival +2 bonus and advantage on intimidation against lepidotas due to your ancestral diet 

Size

Chuldurians in their natural state range from 4'5 to 6'3 on average 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Binocular vision

You have excellent vision with the ability to see objects in 3 dimensions and up to 100 ft and an additional 100ft with darkvision you have proficiency in perception however you have disadvantage during bright light/ direct sunlight

 

Getting into character

You are able to take on appearance of 1 unfortunate victim, able to mimic speech patterns, and act accordingly. 

You use your Talons (Unarmed strikes deal 1d4 +1 slashing damage on a hit) to subdue your victim, leaving one feather behind, after you make your transformation. Don't forget to stash the evidence! 

Languages: Insta-Fluent

 you automatically take on the language of your victim, allowing you to converse, and understand that language, you lose this language when you change bodies, you are fluent in common and 1 other language. As a chuldur you can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, and Auran.