Aarakocra (Air-uh-co-cra)
Aarakocra are a race that resemble eagles who originate from the Elemental Plane of Air, they live in the Monasteries of the Sky hidden far into the mountains. They are extremely rarely found outside of the mountains and are said to never leave unless they are tasked with destroying Elemental Cults. It is said that the monasteries of the sky contain portals to the Elemental Plane of Air where they enter and exit our realm freely. Despite the fact that they do not typically leave their lands, they happily welcome outsiders to practice their monastic arts, this is often a joke, as flight is a requirement of the training they provide, however, people who are able to fly are readily accepted into the fold.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Eaglelike humanoid in appearance, 6 limbs (2 legs, 2 wings, 2 arms)
Genetics and Reproduction
Egglaying, 3 month gestation period.
Growth Rate & Stages
Feathers grow within 2 months, Flight is achieved at 6 months, Reaches maturity at 3 years.
Ecology and Habitats
The Skies and High elevation. Often living in monasteries.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Primarily Carnivorous Omnivores. Eggs, meats and root vegetables are primary foods.
Biological Cycle
Estrus in the winter months.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Standard Senses
Directional windflow and strength
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
As with much of their speech, aarakocra names include clicks, trills, and whistles to the point that other peoples have a difficult time pronouncing them. Typically, a name has two to four syllables with the sounds acting as connectors. When interacting with other races, aarakocra may use nicknames gained from people they meet or shortened forms of their full names.
An aarakocra of either gender may have one of these short names: Aera, Aial, Aur, Deekek, Errk, Heehk, Ikki, Kleeck, Oorr, Ouss, Quaf, Quierk, Salleek, Urreek, or Zeed.
Major Organizations
Aarakocran Monastic Order
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common, Auran, Aarakocran
Common Dress Code
Light armor and Clothing.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Isolationist and Monastic. Rare circumstances of Barbaric tribes.
History
They live in the Monasteries of the Sky hidden far into the mountains, these are thought to have been established back during the birth of the world, but may have been made during the Old Kingdoms.
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