Homebrew Fallen Aarakocra Species Details
Descendants of the only Aarakocra to be corrupted by the Staff of Arsonists. Lost from who they used to be they have evolved to become stronger and deadlier. They never ever age, after the age of 10 which is in there prime. After being born in a volcano. They learn to hunt and kill ruthlessly. Born in volcanos left on there own. From the moment they are hatched they are killers. Fighting with bows, swords, and talons. Usually they make there own arrows calling them "Arrows Of The Order Of The Fallen". There arrows are slightly faster than normal arrows. When fighting in close combat they use a constant hit and run strategy. Or fire arrows till they drop. They have feathers are are black with red cracks in the feathers. Breed around every 10,000 years. Hates all giant flying beasts. They have been on there own since the moment they are born. They are considered cannibals since they will eat anything, even other aarakocra that aren't fallen. They are almost all criminals. Sages are very frowned upon. Wizards are usually hated as much as dragons. Which they completely despise. Of course you probably won't have to worry about them since you probably won't ever see one.
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.
Night Vision
You Hunt at night. Also you don't need any sleep what so ever. You gain blindsight and darkvision.
Age
Aarakocra reach maturity by age 10. Aarakocra are immoral. After reaching age 10 they don't age. They are left to fend for themselves from the minute they are born
Alignment
All Fallen Aarakocra are Neutral or Evil. They are 100% chaotic. Having been raised killing and eating anything living. Up to the Humans and Elves. Will kill and even eat regular Aarakocra.
Size
Fallen Aarakocra are about 8 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 180 and 240 pounds. Your size is large.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 15 feet. You gain the ability to use a extra action in combat. This action cannot deal damage.
Flight
You have a flying speed of 100 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.
Double Talon Strike
Your retractable 3 ft talons are powerful weapons. Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 4d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, and Auran.
Swim speed
You can breathe underwater. You are proficient with tridents. You have a swim speed of 75ft.
Hunters
Blending in with shadows and learning to hunt they have become instantly stealthy. Giving +5 stealth. You gain proficiency with light melee weapons and stealth. You gain proficiency with Cooking Utensils. You can cast Purify Food and Drink once per long rest. You gain proficiency with the Woodcarver's tools, Shorbows, and Longbows. You can carry 300 pounds.
Fire Origin
You are born in lava and are immune to fire damage. Over time your skin has become stronger.
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