Homebrew Half-Aarokocra (Mountain, Sea, Forest & Desert Subraces) Species Details

A versatile combination of aarokocra and a race (often of the Material Plane), the half-aarokocra individual can fall into a variety of categories based on the blessings of their conjoining bloodlines, and the specialized environment in which they are raised. 

Due to rather infinite combinations of aarokocra and other race parentage, half-aarokocra can come in a host of different sizes, shapes and colors. However, one primary element which many (especially pure-blood aarokocra) will use to judge those of mixed parentage, is the question of flight and use of natural-born wings. Nearly all half-aarokocra are born with wings of some kind, but due to the lack of pure-blood lineage, sometimes these wings are often more suited to gentle gliding than full-fledged flying. Those with larger wings fall upon the Path of Soaring where mobility in the air and inhibiting enemies with strong wind gusts is a priority, while those with smaller-than-normal wings gain the advantage of the Path of Gliding with short bursts of speed on the ground and the ability to using their wings to shield themselves from incoming attacks.  

As they mature, a half-aarokocra might also find themselves manifesting benefits of their specific avian bloodline later in their lifetime. These traits are often tied to the environment in which they were raised and give them special abilities which will assist in their survival outside the nest. The most well known Aarokocra bloodlines that evolved in different biomes throughout the Material plane are the Mountain Erkak, Forest Aial, Desert Salleek and Ocean Ouss, with additional, smaller groups existing in pockets throughout the known worlds.

Half-Aarokocra (Mountain, Sea, Forest & Desert Subraces) Traits

All who share an Aarokocra bloodline gain the following benefits from their avian heritage, combined with varied elements from their non-avian parent.

Ability Score Increase

Add +2 to your total Dexterity score, and +1 to your total Wisdom score.

Age

Half-aarokocra on average will reach maturity around the age of 15, a bit later than that of their purebred avian kin, and can have a lifespan matching that of their non-avian parent (i.e. a half-aarokocra with a human parent could live upwards of 75 years, while those with elven heritage might life upwards of 500 years). 

Alignment

Due to their mixed parentage, half-aarokocra do not hold consistently to any particular alignment. However, due to their inherited love for the open skies, a delicate physical build and a low-grade undercurrent of wanderlust, many chose not to get involved in conflict and lead independent, sometimes selfish lifestyles, lending themselves to a more neutral alignment.

Size

Half-aarokocra range from 5 feet to 6 feet tall, weighing between 80 to 150 pounds due to their lighter, bird-like bones. 

Talon Strike

Your unarmed strike does 1d4 + your Strength mod. in slashing damage instead of the normal bludgeoning damage for an unarmed strike.

Floating Descent

All half-aarokocra have the ability to stop themselves from falling from any height using the backdraft from their wings. They may glide downwards at a speed of 60ft per round and can land without taking damage. As with all flying abilities, the individual cannot be wearing heavy or medium armor, or be encumbered. This ability also allows the individual to glide from points of higher elevation to lower elevation over large distances. For every 10ft of elevation above a point, a half-aarokocra can glide 20ft forward, or more generally, they can float a distance equal to twice the height difference between the higher plane they are on, and the lower plane where they are attempting to land.   

Keen Eye

You have advantage on perception checks that rely on sight.

Movement

Determine whether you have been born with the full wings of an adult aarokocra best for soaring through the air, or smaller wings which are better for traveling on the ground and maneuvering in combat by choosing either the Path of Soaring or Path of Gliding.
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