Homebrew Avesmorsu Species Details

These monstrosities live mostly alone or in small groups(3-4 Aves), mostly keeping out of sight due to their very disturbing features. Avesmorsus have no language of their own, rendering them mute at time of creation. As they have been either cursed or hexed have taken their ability to speak in their own voice resorting to mimicry. 

Beak, Fangs and Hides

At first sight, Avesmorsus look like any beast or creature from afar, but upon closer inspection you will start seeing diffrences. Like the skull of bird sitting on their neck and the hide that it wears over it's body. They have the ability to blend into the area of choice where the hide they wear make them perfectly fit in.

If attacked by Aves, one thing that will come clear right away are fangs, huge fangs inside the bird's beak making their attack alot more painfull then at first thought.

Avesmorsus are created by universe itself when the hexed/cursed Aarakocra dies and decays. Taking the skull they had as living as their current body and their body then is created from voidic matter that slowly settles into shape of 4 legged creature.

 

Avesmorsus' creation

"Never have i seen such sight as i did just moments ago, world twisting and turning to create such monstrosity out of old bones and curse that once have been laid upon them.

I have watched as a skull raised from dirt and began to create it's own body from very fabric of this world, the sickening sight still burning my mind as i write this. Who would have thought to make a cursed dead live again amoung us living? Only someone sick and twisted would have done this to the already poor and tortured souls that have been waiting for their freedom for years. They creature however now looks at peace and as if it was anew, reborn to have better life.

Meaning of these creatures is yet to be known... Let's hope they are not as horrific as they seem." 

- Letter was written by Galadius Melardne, Sorcerer of the Easts

Avesmorsus Names

Most being away from any civilization they don't exactly have names nor do they remember the ones they had in their previous life. But to make it easier for themself, they choose certain noises that they'd mimic to use as their name. When it comes to these that live near villages, towns and cities, they tend to have names based on what they do or their social status like Tinkerer, Hermit, Loner, Worker etc.

 

Avesmorsus backgrounds

Backgrounds that are most appropriate for Aves include the outlander and the hermit.

As mentioned before they live alone or in small groups, making their background to be decided mostly on how they live and where and how social they are.

Avesmorsu Traits

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

Area of Choice

This area is making you feel at ease and have sharp sense.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 3, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Avesmorsus are immortal beings, but can die by physical or magical damage.

Alignment

Most avesmorsus are of chaotic alignment, very rare to be good, but not impossible to find.

Size

Avesmorsu size varies from 2ft. up to 4ft. height. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Hide

Hide you wear is perfect for blending in with creatures or in terrain if you know how to use it correctly.

Bite

Your fangs are natural weapon. You can use them to make an unarmed strike. If you hit them, you piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

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