Homebrew Clipped Aarakocra Species Details
Like that of Aarakocra, their clipped cousins have quite similar culture, except they were born wingless demoting them from the skies but keeping similar if not slightly altered abilities. Where as Aarakocras are saw as more akin to those of owls, eagles, and hawks, the Clipped Aarakocra's are seen more akin to Ostriches, Penguins, and Cassowaries.
Clipped Aarakocra Traits
As a Clipped Aarakocra, you have certain traits in common with your people.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 1, Dexterity score increases by 1, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
A Clipped Aarakocra reaches maturity by age 13. Compared to Aarakocra, Clipped aarakocra usually live longer than their cousins taking more time to mature, tending to average around 130 years.
Alignment
Most clipped 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.
Barbed Talons
Unlike the talons of your cousins your Talons are far less deadly but are a lot more utility centered. Your talons still act as natural weapons but they deal 1 + Strength modifier points of slashing damage, but the target must make a Constitution saving throw with a dc of Strength Modifier + 8 + Proficiency bonus. On a failed save for 1d4 rounds they take 1d4 bleeding damage.
Speed Walker
You have a walking speed of 35 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing heavy armor. Whilst wearing heavy armor their movement speed is reduced down to 25.
Terrain Traverser
After spending your time on the ground your people developed a talent to quickly change their bodies to better fit their current environment. As an Action you can grant your self an additional 25 ft. in either climbing, swimming, or burrowing speeds. You can only have one speed active at a time.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Aarakocra, and Auran.
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