Wingperch - Aarakocra Treetop Village

Aarakocra Village

non-Aarakocra only permitted in visitor ring around the Airship dock
Millennia ago, attacked by Mindflayers who killed their founder Bowey Clawscrabble Bowey Clawscrabble , his defense of the city is why they are still so paranoid and full of defenses

A winged people who originated on the Elemental Plane of Air, aarakocra soar through the sky wherever they wander. The first aarakocra served the Wind Dukes of Aaqa—mighty beings of air—and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power.

From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies—usually red, orange, yellow, brown, or gray. Their heads are also avian, often resembling those of parrots or eagles.

LOCATION NAMES

(no armory, too heavy for defensive forces)

The Clucking Tavern
The Roost of the Chief (Government)
Hardscrabble (Main Garrison HQ)
The Temperch (main inn)
Head in the Clouds (magic shop)
Nesting Grounds (orphanage)
Shiny Things (general store)
Extra Stuffing (visitors clothing store)
Fine Feathered Tailors (main clothing store)
Burt's Birch Boards (hardware store) - (sign outside says it is run by Agatta, P.)
Hawkford University (college Bord went to school at)

POINTS OF INTEREST

Stargazing Perches that are situated around the city on the walls
Wingperch Guide Guild - in Visitor' Circle, able to navigate folks around Domunz, for a price
Bowey Clawscrabble Memorial - in outer ring, beautiful sculpture of the town's founder in petrified wood
Flashy Arrows - famous for having a number of cool and interesting (magic) arrows, only shop like it in Oroccid
Hawkford University - only academic establishment that comes close to the elite Universities of Domunz (i.e. Stosan, Winda, Doreduum)

Demographics

Entirely Aarakocra

Government

Led by Chiefs who of late have all come from the Bloodbeak family

Defences

Most of the village is 400-500 ft in the air Wingperch Rangers - main defensive force, everyone serves when they reach adulthood (usually averaging about 1000-1500 strong) ROC RIDERS - grand tradition of Aarakocra Rangers who are trained to ride and defend the city with usually 6 trained Rocs

Industry & Trade

Lots of fun arrows

Winter clothing made from Aarakocra feathers

Scouts and Navigators for hire

Infrastructure

Treetop village, no walking paths (except in visitor ring)

Districts

Visitor's Ring (just outside the Airship Dock)

Merchant Ring (around the visitor's ring)

Residential Ring (around Merchant Ring)

Government Ring (around Residential Ring) - slightly mixed with the Residential Ring

Garrison Ring (around Government Ring)

Patrol Ring (Around Garrison Ring)

Assets

Home to one of the Airship Docks in Oroccid

Visitor Ring holds a small Yaw Corporation outpost

Guilds and Factions

Wingperch Guide Guild

people who can lead people through Oroccid plateaus safely

History

Isolated hamlet, far removed from violence of Oroccid. Only recently opened up (in part thanks to King Alphanis) and allowed a dock to be built in the center of their city. Prefer to be left alone, but open to the many benefits of trade

Points of interest

Stargazing Perches

some of the highest places in Domunz or Oroccid to see the stars above the planet

Architecture

Buildings all made from lightweight material (mainly wood) but some stone/brick for more modern buildings. Very in touch with and built with nature in mind

Climate

Fairly cold most of the time

Natural Resources

Berries and fruit from the trees, as well as sap for Maple Syrup

NATIVES

Aarakocra CR 1/4
Hawkford University - Headmistress Ashara Asharra CR 2

NAMES I CAN USE

Nigel Berchwood (M) - Blue feathers
Sydney Longbeak (F) - green feathers
Lamar Wingspan (M) - purple feathers
Chip "Chirpie" Featherbottom (M) - orange feathers
Misty Shortail (F) - white feathers
Robin Nestsaver (F) - black feathers
Odgen Updraft (M) - red feathers

EXTRA NAMES

Erc
Grass
Sur
Ik
Saerrk
Daqes
Eerehk
Cellaf
Sillaf
Ceekkag
Gee
Qac
Qlick
Diss
Af
Diqa
Yerar
Ulaad
Qheller
Qhookal

Founding Date

Over 2 Millennia ago

Founders

Bowey Clawscrabble

Alternative Name(s)

Aarakocra Enclave

Type

Hamlet

Population

15,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Wingperchites

Location under

Ladvez NorthEast Region of Orrocid

Owner/Ruler

Chief Archibald Bloodbeak IV

Owning Organization

Oroccid Independent Nations Coalition

Related Reports (Primary)

Session 10

LOOT AND ITEMS

Grappling-hook 2 gp 4lbs.
Olisuba-leaf 50 gp
Staff-of-birdcalls C 25gp
Paper-bird UC 115 gp
Feather-token R 11,000 gp
Ring-of-feather-falling R 7,000 gp

Aarakocra Traits

As an aarakocra, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

Because of your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armor.

Talons

You have talons that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Wind Caller

Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the gust of wind spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast the spell with this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have of 2nd level or higher.

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it when you cast gust of wind with this trait (choose when you select this race).