Aarakocra
A sparse people in the Known World, Aarakocra are proud birdfolk and Telera's children.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Aarakocra are humanoid in basic form but have the features of birds. Beaks, wings, talons, and even tails.
Genetics and Reproduction
Aarakocra mating seasons occur once a year, during which male plumage is especially striking. Aarakocra lay eggs, which take eight months to hatch. They are incubated by females. In the Elemental Plane of Air, laying eggs or feeding their young are the only two things that motivate Aarakocra to land.
Growth Rate & Stages
Aarakocra come of age at 3 and can live up to around 100-150 years
Ecology and Habitats
Aarakocra who have settled in the Material Plane live in remote places, and form insular communities, with few Aarakocra living away from them. These aeries are frequently established atop high mountains in warm and temperate regions, near portals to the Plane of Air. Aarakocra colonies may also be found in the canopies of ancient forests.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Aarakocra are omnivorous, and are known to eat fish, livestock, fruits, and grains.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Aarakocra tribes are divided among gender lines: males hunt, while females craft weapons and tools, such as javelins, from stone and wood. Their settlements have a hunting territory of up to 100 miles on a side, and their prey may include the livestock on nearby farms. A tribe marks its hunting territory with colorful banners and pennants, with each tribe having a unique design.
Facial characteristics
Depends upon heritage
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Scattered across Aeris in it's most remote regions
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Aarakocra have excellent sight.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Aarakocra names have two to four syllables, punctuated with whistles, trills, and clicks that are difficult for non-Aarakocra to pronounce. When dealing with non-Aarakocra, they sometimes shorten their names, or use nicknames others give them. Aarakocra names are not distinguished by gender.
History
Aarakocra are extremely rare, and do not interact much if at all with the major societies of Aeris. They keep to themselves and live in their insular communities. On the elemental Plane of Air they also live in similar ways but little is known of this. The few Aarakocra that do enter "society" often become soldiers, spies, or adventurers due to their talents.
Scientific Name
Loqui Avibus
Lifespan
100-150 years
Average Height
5'-6' ft
Average Weight
55-135 lbs
Average Physique
Usually slender but muscular
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Depends upon heritage
