Aviara, Variant (5e Race)
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Aviara[edit]
Physical Description[edit]
Aviara are humanoid beings with avian characteristics, such as feathers, beak-like noses, and bird-like eyes. Their wings are attached to their arms or backs, with light, hollow bones that enable swift and graceful movement. While all Aviara have feathered bodies, their colors, shapes, and abilities vary depending on their subrace, which reflects the traits of real-world birds.
Aviara Appearance Variations[edit]
Duckborn Aviara: Resembling ducks, Duckborn Aviara have broad beaks, webbed feet, and feathers in hues of white, brown, and green. Their bodies are stout yet streamlined for both swimming and flying. Duckborn are known for their adaptability and resilience in various environments, thriving both in water and in the sky.
Albatrossborn Aviara: Inspired by the mighty albatross, these Aviara have large wingspans and light, sleek bodies designed for long-distance flight. Their feathers are typically grey, white, and brown, and their beaks are long and sharp. Known for their endurance and ability to travel vast distances, they are often found near coastlines and over oceans.
Swanborn Aviara: Swanborn Aviara have graceful, elongated necks and pristine white or black feathers. Their long wings enable powerful, majestic flights, and their presence is often associated with elegance and beauty. Swanborn Aviara are seen as symbols of peace, though they can be fiercely protective when threatened.
Seagullborn Aviara: Resembling seagulls, Seagullborn Aviara have grey and white feathers, medium-length wings, and sharp, curved beaks. They are opportunistic and highly social, thriving in coastal areas. Seagullborn are excellent scavengers, able to find resources in almost any environment, and are known for their loud, boisterous calls.
History[edit]
The Aviara are an ancient race thought to have been gifted flight and form by deities of the sky. Over centuries, they have split into distinct groups, each adapting to different environments and societal roles. The Falconborn became revered as warriors and scouts, the Owlborn as wise scholars and nocturnal guardians, the Peacockborn as diplomats and artists, and the Ravenborn as tricksters and spies.
Society[edit]
Aviara society is divided into clans based on their subrace, though they coexist peacefully, each subrace contributing its unique strengths to their collective civilization. The Aviara live in cities built into mountainsides, treetop villages, and high towers, always seeking proximity to the sky. They value knowledge, agility, and beauty, with each subrace contributing to arts, philosophy, and defense in their own way. Leadership is often shared between subrace elders, ensuring a balance of wisdom, strength, and cunning in governance.
Aviara Names[edit]
Male: Karth, Velos, Zorren, Talik, Skyren
Female: Lyara, Selis, Fenna, Kyris, Zyrah
Clans: Windclaw, Nightfeather, Sunplume, Shadowwing
Aviara Traits[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1. You can't increase an ability score above 20 using these features.
Age. You reach maturity around 15 years old and can live up to 120 years.
Alignment. Your alignment is dependent on your subrace.
- Duckborn: Tend toward neutral good. They are adaptable and resilient, thriving in both water and air environments.
- Albatrossborn: Tend toward lawful neutral. Known for their endurance, they are often seen as wise travelers and navigators.
- Swanborn: Tend toward lawful good. They are graceful and protective, often seen as symbols of peace and beauty.
- Seagullborn: Tend toward chaotic neutral. Opportunistic and resourceful, they are excellent scavengers, thriving in unpredictable environments.
Size. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your flying speed is dependent on your subrace.
Bird’s Eye View. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when observing a wide area or scanning for distant objects or creatures.
Tactical Insight. When flying or observing from at least 20 feet above, you can grant yourself or an ally within 60 feet a bonus to their next attack roll or saving throw equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum +1), usable once per short or long rest. This bonus lasts for 1 minute.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Duckborn Aviara[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2.
Size. Duckborn Aviara stand between 5'2" and 5'8".
Speed. You have a swimming speed of 30 feet and a flying speed of 40 feet.
Water Affinity. You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes underwater.
Adaptability. You have proficiency in Survival checks.
Albatrossborn Aviara[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Size. Albatrossborn Aviara stand between 6'4" and 7'2".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 60 feet.
Endurance Flight. You can fly for twice as long as other Aviara without tiring, and you have advantage on Constitution saving throws against exhaustion.
Navigator's Eye. You have proficiency in the Navigation Tools skill and Survival skill.
Swanborn Aviara[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2.
Size. Swanborn Aviara stand between 5'6" and 6'2".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 50 feet.
Graceful Presence. You have proficiency in the Performance skill.
Protective Nature. You can use the Shield spell once per long rest without requiring components.
Seagullborn Aviara[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2.
Size. Seagullborn Aviara stand between 5'3" and 5'9".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 40 feet.
Scavenger's Instinct. You have proficiency in Sleight of Hand checks and can find useful items in debris or refuse.
Loud Call. You can use a bonus action to emit a loud call, distracting enemies and giving allies advantage on their next attack roll within 30 feet.
Random Height and Weight[edit]
| Subrace | Base Height (Feet and Inches) | Height Modifier | Base Weight (lbs) | Weight Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duckborn | 5'2" (62 inches) | +2d4 | 100 | x (2d4) |
| Albatrossborn | 6'4" (76 inches) | +2d6 | 140 | x (2d6) |
| Swanborn | 5'6" (66 inches) | +2d6 | 120 | x (2d4) |
| Seagullborn | 5'3" (63 inches) | +2d4 | 90 | x (2d4) |
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