Homebrew Aarakocra: Alia'eet Species Details

Alia’eet
Bald Eagle

To most other races, the Alia’eet are reported to be the only known subrace of Aarakocra, they make up the entirety of their military might. Their scouts and fighters are seen almost exclusively with all encounters with other races. They are typically the only subrace of the Aarakocra that bleed into the material plane, and as such, they are easily mistaken as the only Aarakocra archetype to exist within texts, eyewitness reports and lore books.

Appearance. ​They are commonly mistaken for eagles given the height that they fly, with white feathered heads and strong curled yellow beaks. The core of their bodies are brown plumage with some extremities containing more white feathers like their posterior crest.

Size.​ Alia’eet are around 4-5 feet high, your size is Medium.

Ability Score Increase.​ Your Strength score increases by 1.

Vicious Talons.​ Your talons are particularly vicious, which deal 1d6 of slashing damage when you attack with them.

Eagles Scream. ​As a bonus action, you let out an intimidatingly shrill scream at a target within 60 ft. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw with a DC 8 + strength modifier + your proficiency, on a failure the target is frightened as long as it can see you or is within 60ft. The target can make saving throws at the end of its turn. You cannot use this ability again until after a short rest.

Aarakocra: Alia'eet 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.

Eagles Scream

​As a bonus action, you let out an intimidatingly shrill scream at a target within 60 ft. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw with a DC 8 + strength modifier + your proficiency, on a failure the target is frightened as long as it can see you or is within 60ft. The target can make saving throws at the end of its turn. You cannot use this ability again until after a short rest.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Aarakocra reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 30 years.

Alignment

Most aarakocra are good and rarely choose sides when it comes to law and chaos. Tribal leaders and warriors might be lawful, while explorers and adventurers might tend toward chaotic.

Size

Aarakocra are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing 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, and Auran.