Aviara (5e Race)

Aviara

Physical Description

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

Falconborn Aviara: Resembling falcons, these Aviara possess sharp beaks, lean, muscular bodies, and feathers that are typically grey, brown, or black, often streaked with white. Their keen eyes and focused demeanor give them an air of precision.

Owlborn Aviara: Modeled after owls, Owlborn have round faces, large eyes, and soft, dense feathers in shades of brown, grey, or snowy white. Though their bodies are slightly bulkier, their wings allow for quiet movement and surprising agility.

Peacockborn Aviara: Inspired by peacocks, these Aviara are adorned with brilliant, iridescent feathers in blues, greens, and purples. Their large, showy tails, often fanned out, are symbols of beauty and charisma. However, their wings are smaller and less suited for long-distance flight.

Ravenborn Aviara: Resembling ravens and crows, Ravenborn have sleek black feathers, sharp beaks, and exude an aura of intelligence and mystery. Though slightly smaller, they are incredibly agile and stealthy.

Hawkblood Aviara: Resembling hawks, Hawkblood Aviara have golden-brown or rust-colored feathers, sharp, hooked beaks, and piercing amber or golden eyes. Their broad, powerful wings are built for fast, sharp dives. With lean but strong bodies, they are designed for quick aerial assaults and hunting.

Parrotkin Aviara: Inspired by tropical parrots, Parrotkin Aviara are vibrant and multicolored, with feathers in hues of red, green, yellow, and blue. Their short, curved beaks and sleek, bright feathers are often used for communication and display. Known for their charisma and mimicry, Parrotkin are excellent communicators and entertainers, with a joyful presence, though they can be temperamental.

History

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

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

Male: Karth, Velos, Zorren, Talik, Skyren

Female: Lyara, Selis, Fenna, Kyris, Zyrah

Clans: Windclaw, Nightfeather, Sunplume, Shadowwing

Aviara Traits

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.

• Falconborn: Tend toward lawful good or lawful neutral. They come from mountainous regions where order and structure are valued.
• Owlborn: Tend toward neutral or lawful neutral. They inhabit ancient forests and tend to be wise and contemplative.
• Peacockborn: Tend toward chaotic good. They are often found in vibrant jungles or lush gardens, reflecting their flamboyant nature.
• Ravenborn: Tend toward chaotic neutral. These Aviara thrive in urban environments or coastal areas, embracing the unknown.
• Hawkblood: Tend toward lawful good. They hail from vast plains or open skies, valuing honor and bravery.
• Parrotkin: Tend toward chaotic good. They are often seen in tropical regions, known for their playful and vibrant personalities.

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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.

Falconborn Aviara

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Size. Falconborn Aviara stand between 5'8" and 6'3".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 50 feet.
Sharp Beak. Your beak can be used as a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. It deals 1d4 piercing damage on a hit.
Keen Sight. You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Combat Advantage. You can take the Help action as a bonus action when aiding an ally in combat.

Owlborn Aviara

Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 2.
Size. Owlborn Aviara stand between 5'5" and 6'0".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 40 feet.
Silent Glide. You have the ability to fly silently, giving you advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks in the dark.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light, but you can't discern color in darkness.
Wise Guidance. You gain proficiency in the Insight skill.

Male Peacockborn Aviara

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2.
Size. Male Peacockborn Aviara stand between 5'8" and 6'4".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 30 feet.
Dazzling Display. Once per long rest, you can use a bonus action to Flaunt, giving yourself advantage on Charisma-based skill checks and saving throws for 1 minute.
Charming Presence. You have proficiency in the Persuasion skill.
Fascinating Beauty. Creatures have disadvantage on saving throws against being charmed by you.

Female Peacockborn Aviara

Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1. Your Charisma score increases by 1.
Size. Female Peacockborn Aviara stand between 5'6" and 6'0".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 30 feet.
Veil of Feathers. Once per long rest, you can use an action to blend into your surroundings, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks for 1 hour.
Diplomatic Charm. You gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill.
Natural Camouflage. You can mimic natural sounds, granting advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks when using this ability.

Ravenborn Aviara

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2.
Size. Ravenborn Aviara stand between 5'4" and 6'0".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 40 feet.
Shadowed Wings. You have proficiency in the Stealth skill, and you can use the Help action as a bonus action.
Cunning Intellect. You gain proficiency in the Investigation skill.
Mimicry. You can mimic sounds and voices you've heard, granting advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks when trying to imitate speech.

Hawkblood Aviara

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2.
Size. Hawkblood Aviara stand between 5'7" and 6'2".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 50 feet.
Dive Strike. Once per long rest, after you fly at least 20 feet toward an enemy, you can make a melee weapon attack with advantage on the first strike.
Hawk’s Talons. Your claws can be used as a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. It deals 1d6 slashing damage on a hit.
Keen Reflexes. You have advantage on initiative rolls.

Parrotkin Aviara

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 1. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Size. Parrotkin Aviara stand between 5'4" and 6'0".
Speed. You have a flying speed of 40 feet.
Mimicry. You can mimic sounds and voices you've heard, granting advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks when trying to imitate speech.
Vibrant Feathers. Your colorful plumage provides advantage on Charisma (Performance) checks.
Joyful Presence. You can use a bonus action to inspire an ally within 30 feet, granting them advantage on their next skill check.

Random Height and Weight

Subrace	Base Height (Feet and Inches)	Height Modifier	Base Weight (lbs)	Weight Modifier
Falconborn	5'8" (68 inches)	+2d6	110	x (2d4)
Owlborn	5'5" (65 inches)	+2d4	120	x (2d6)
Peacockborn	5'6" (66 inches)	+2d6	100	x (2d4)
Ravenborn	5'4" (64 inches)	+2d4	90	x (2d4)
Hawkblood	5'7" (67 inches)	+2d6	100	x (2d4)
Parrotkin	5'4" (64 inches)	+2d4	90	x (1d6)

• Height = base height + height modifier
• Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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