Homebrew Wolfkir Species Details

 

Frostfang had spent all night climbing up the proud peak of Nāghara, the tallest mountain in the whole Tuskara range. He reached the top as the sun rose, spreading its golden and pink rays across Nìka Valley below him. Although he was almost 35,000 feet high, his large lungs continued to draw in air normally. His thick fur countered the biting wind with ease, and his tail whipped back and forth in delight as he took in the breathtaking view. Finally as the sun reached its height the huge black furred alpha turned, took one last look at the vista, and slowly turned to climb back down the mountain to his family, the Nāghara peak pack. 

                                                                                                                                                                                              --Xavier Roodhouse, The legend of the Running Wind 

 

Believed to be the first race created, Wolfkir hum with energy and magic. A strong and fearless race deeply committed to the protection of all goodly people, the Wolfkir are fairly reclusive, but loving of adventures. Though a rare enough sight on the street to attract glances and double takes on the street, Wolfkir are generally known for being generous, honorable, and ferocious in battle.

Long-lived

 

Wolfkiran live long lives, and though they mature around the same rate as humans, some may live up to 1000 years old. They spend most of their early years training and studying, before venturing out into the world to seek adventure and wonder. Strongly tipped towards good, many Wolfkir become Paladin or Clerics in service of Akua, their God.

Homelands

Wolfkir generally all live in two massive cities concealed in an island off the sword coast, Lijihtari Dvellar, The City of Light, and Hyartsfii Dvellar, The City of Hope, many castles and keeps housing almost exclusively Wolfkir dot Faerun. Most of these are rumored to have teleportation chambers back to the two cities.

Both cities are almost impossible to defeat or overrun, due to an ingenious system of defenses, both magical and physical, around both cities, and due to their far off and hard to reach location. Very few guests are allowed to enter these cities.

The cities are ruled and guided under a system of elders, elected due to the qualities they show. This system has worked extremely well, with almost no instances of tyrannical rulers. This, in turn, has lead to the flourishing culture, economy, and diverse skills of the race, among which the most famous is the art of Mana-Crafting, imbuing an Item with unique powers that especially suit the maker, taking its energy from the magic of the world.

Behavior

Without exception, Wolfkir strive towards the betterment of the world, accepting the good and striving to improve the evil. Because of this, Wolfkir are treated with respect, and act justly and courageously in turn to earn it. Wolfkir behave with a nobleness that astonishes most people, usually acting selfless rather than selfish, as they have been taught from childhood.

The language and mannerisms of the Wolfkir are hard for Non-Wolfkir to pick up, mostly because it is very subtle and fast, relying on body and facial, and tail movements, as well as finger gestures, to get a message across. In addition, their native tongue is hard to learn, as the shapes are difficult to make, bearing in common with some elvish speech.

 

Physical Description

Smart, strong, and wise, Wolfkir are the huge wolf race that have lived for generations in the huge mountains in the far north. With powerful fangs, razor-sharp claws, and a ferocious appearance, Wolfkir are generally greeted by fear. They nevertheless go through life with unerring confidence and strength. Many are renowned for their overwhelming prowess in combat and heroic deeds. Believing in only one God, Akua, the God of everything good and true, they remain firm in faith no matter what.They strongly bound in packs and are true and faithful friends.

Wolfkir are essentially huge wolves, standing anywhere from 7 to 9 feet tall.They are very light, helping them to run almost indefinitely, and weigh no more than 210 lbs at most.Fur coats can range in color from tan to grey to black to white, and Wolfkir often have golden, tan, grey, black, and white patches or streaks in their fur. Cubs color depends on where they grow up, as it often matches the terrain around them, but it could change as they grow up.Wolfkir have large eyes that are either gold or green and occasionally blue.

One unique feature of the Wolfkir is hard scales that grow around their shoulders, hips, and necks. Nearly impenetrable, they are used to tip arrows and make armor mistakenly called Dragon Scale armor by other races.

Packs

To the Wolfkir, the most important thing in life is the pack, which is a family or clan. Wolfkir packs consist of anywhere from 10 to 1500 Wolfkiran, as well as several packs of normal wolves that Wolfkir harbor and shelter. Wolfkir are highly protective of their pack mates, young or old, and this trait causes them to care for the injured or helpless of other races with surprising kindness and sympathy. Among the Wolfkiran, there is never outcasts or unadopted orphans, and never and old or young left to die. Wolfkir are one of the most compassionate and kind races, no matter their outward appearance.  

A continual drive to do better in all things is an ever present challenge Wolfkiran's life. Wolfkir are perfectionists, and if they don't do something right the first time, they will learn and train and try until they do. There is almost never any lone Wolfkir. Though many are away to explore and learn, they always will return to their pack. 

 

Wolfkir Names

Wolfkir generally have 3 separate names, consisting of a first name, which is chosen bynthe parents, and is a fairly unique set of sounds from their language. Their second name is chosen by the Wolfkir,  is often something from nature, and represents an aspect of their personality Their last name is their clan or pack name, which is usually longer and might mean something in their language, though it is usually abstract. When addressing themselves, Wolfkir usually use either their first or second names, and using their second or clan names for last names. If it is the clan name, it is usually in the "Of the Clan ___" format. A Wolfkir of either gender may use any of the following names.

First Names- Given Names

Aer,  Aerani, Amani, Arjhan, Bellarn, Dva'ja, Ekas, Fyoar, Ikamo, I'na'ka, Ji'ka, Jo'kani, Kaí, Karn, Kas, Kodama, Liani, Nāka, Na'mi, Nakay'an, Néfna, Nika, Nya, Terran, and Xahn, Lāng, Lovissa, Dōrani, Xenthat, Nothuna, Hjas, Ghærun, Evarinya, Lijhita, Truuntani, Redurní, and Takaani.

 

Second Names- Chosen Names

Second names are usually a combination of a natural object and an action or body part.. They can combine them in a number of ways. For example, using the words Dance and River, they can be combined, such as Riverdancer, Riverdance, Riversdance, Dancingriver, Dancingrivers, River of Dance, Of River's Dance,  Dance in the River, Etc. You can use any of the words provided, or similar ones.

Example\Common words

Wind, Water, Tree, Bark, Brook, Sun, Light, Moon, Stars, Tide, Forest, Wave, Leaf, Flower, Air, Dew,  Frost, Joy, Run, Sprint, Whisper, Soul, Dance, Leap, Guide, Eyes, Fur, Bite, Fang, Claw, Coat, Laugh, Spirit, Mind, and Talk.

 Frostfang, Oakfur, Runningwind, Suntooth, Pinecoat, Blackfur, Goldstreak, Darkclaw, Strongwind, Shadowwalker, Silverswims, Bearhunter, Stormchaser, Icewalker.

Third Names- Clan Names

Clan names are longer and more intricate than personal ones. Many of the Names have more abstract literal meanings.

Liarnkōr (Light Bringer), Arlanther (Swift Spear), Nishamaani (Star Filled) Hytartsodamo (Hopeful) Kíí-Mana'sani (Life's Energy) Jhiintoerama (Large Minds) Kel-Liwana (Frost Runner), Las-Liwa (Wind Wakers)  Ja-kii'fay'ka (World's Magic)

WOLFKIR BACKGROUNDS

Backgrounds that are most appropriate for wolfkir include the acolyte, the artisan,  the soldier, and the guide.

The most common classes among the Wolfkir are Paladin, Wizard, Ranger, and Monk.

The most common alignment for Wolfkir are Neutral Good and Lawful Good.

Wolfkir Traits

As a Wolfkir, the magic that flows through you and the finely honed senses you possess grants you special abilities, distinct from other races.

Thundering Howl

Once a long or short rest, using an attack action on your turn, Your Wolvish and Magical heritage allows you to emit a magic laced, unnaturally loud howl. All creatures within 30 feet of you make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a fail, they take 2d8 thunder damage and are magically deafened for 1 minute. On a success, they take half as much damage and aren't deafened.

Wolf Walk

As a bonus action, you can transform into a wolf. Your wolf form has the same Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma score as your true form. Your wolf form's Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution  and Hit Points are the same as the wolf statblock. You can revert to your normal form earlier by using a bonus action on your turn and you automatically revert if you fall unconscious, drop to 0 hit points, or die. You regain use of this trait when you finish a short or long rest.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Wolfkir reach maturity by age 30, roughly the same pace as humans. Contrast to humans however, Wolfkir can live up to 1,000 years of age.

Alignment

Almost all Wolfkir are strongly aligned towards good. Your Alignment should be Neutral, Neutral Good, or Lawful Good.

Size

Wolfkir are about 7 to 8 feet tall, and weighing between 180-300lbs.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Extraordinary Senses

You gain Expertise in Perception, and Blindsight for 30ft.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic, and Tolaani Bespak. Tolaani Bespak is an intricate and fluid language similar to elvish, full of swooping and flowing letter sounds. many spells have roots in Tolaani Bespak.