Homebrew Alti’rin (Bat Folk) Species Details

The Alti’rin (their name is an amalgam of Drow words for kindly winged people) emerged into the Undark recently, either the product of some Drow magic or simple evolution. They have large but extremely tight-knit communities. They can be insectivores, herbivores, or carnivores. 

Alti’rin (Bat Folk) Traits

The bat folk have the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Bat folk reach maturity at age 5, and typically don’t live longer than 60 years. 

Size

Bat folk are between 2 and 3 feet tall and weigh between 30 and 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Glide

Using your wings, you can slow your fall, and glide short distances. When falling you can use your reaction to spread your wings and slow your descent. While doing so, you continue to fall gently at a speed of 60 feet per round, taking no fall damage when you land. If you would fall at least 10 feet in this way, you may fly up to your movement speed in one direction you choose, although you cannot choose to move upwards, landing in the space you finish your movement. You cannot glide while carrying heavy weapons or wielding a shield (though you may drop any held items as part of your reaction to spread your wings). You cannot glide while wearing heavy armor, or if you are encumbered.

Echolocation

Using your sonar, you can detect your surroundings without the use of sight, up to a 60 foot radius. You can't use your echolocation while deafened or incapacitated. 

Keen Hearing

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Fangs

You are proficient with this natural weapon, which deals 1d4 + STR or DEX piercing damage on a hit.

Languages

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

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