Homebrew Aruanid Species Details

Homelands

 

Auranid clans make their homes in the deepest, most secluded parts of the Chultan jungle. While they can be found in a few other isolated forest regions of Faerûn, their largest and most established communities are in Chult. Their settlements are ingeniously hidden, often built high in the rainforest canopy, woven from the immense leaves and vines of ancient trees, or concealed within vast, magically-protected cave networks in the mountains.

Their homes in Chult are often near a natural source of power, such as a dormant volcano or a nexus of magical energy, which they believe is the source of their unique abilities. These settlements are often little more than whispers in the wind, with even the most experienced adventurers rarely catching a glimpse of their treetop villages.

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Culture and Society

 

Auranid culture is intrinsically tied to the primal nature of their jungle home. They live in small, tightly-knit communities, governed by a council of elders who are chosen for their profound wisdom and spiritual connection to the land. Their society is communal, with a strong focus on collective survival and the preservation of their way of life.

Auranids do not worship the nature deities of the jungle; instead, they have a deep, spiritual reverence for the Darkness of Night. They see the night as a sacred time of peace and clarity, when the loud, chaotic world of the sun is silenced. They believe that true wisdom and a connection to magic can only be found in the quiet stillness after dusk. They view creatures of the day with suspicion and a hint of pity, seeing them as slaves to the blinding light.

 

Aruanid Traits

Auranid Traits Auranids are a race of reclusive bat folk known for their heightened senses and deep connection to the natural world. They often make their homes in dense forests, ancient caves, or secluded mountain peaks, where their unique physical traits and magical aptitudes help them thrive. Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1. Age: Auranids mature at a rate similar to humans but have a slightly shorter lifespan, rarely living past 70 years. Alignment: Auranids value the balance and harmony of nature, and as such, they tend toward neutral alignments. Size: Auranids have a small, lithe build. Your size is Small. Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can't use this flying speed if you are wearing heavy armor. Auranid Senses: You have a keen awareness of your surroundings. You have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. In addition, you have blindsight with a range of 10 fee

ASI

Your Wisdom Increases by 2, and your Dexterity increases by 1

Darkvision

You have Darkvision to a range of 60 feet.

Echoing Call

As a bonus action, you can use a powerful, non-vocal echolocation to scan your surroundings. For 1 minute, your blindsight range increases to 30 feet. You can't use this feature again until you finish a short or long rest. This ability is useless against creatures that are magically silenced.

Natural Armor

Your fluffy fur and naturally tough hide give you a base Armor Class of 13. You can't benefit from this trait if you are wearing armor, but you can use a shield and still gain this benefit.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Auran.