Aarakocra

Aarakocra are a race of flighted bird-like humanoids. In Exandria, they are primarily found in western Wildemount.

Appearance
Aarakocra have birdlike heads, talons, and wings, in addition to arms and hands, and are covered in feathers. They stand about 5 feet tall.

Society
Preferring the mountains, jungle canopies, and skies, aarakocra have little to do with people living on the ground and have a fairly insular and isolated society. They have their own language, which includes elements of birdsong and is difficult for those of other races to pronounce. Aarakocra often go by nickames if they must interact with outsiders.

Aarakocra are said to have been created by Melora to herd the storms, and some tribes play h'aara-shie, a sport in which the participants chase clouds, in honor of this legend.

Wildemount
Most aarakocra live in western Wynandir and the Menagerie Coast; they are nearly unheard of east of the Ashkeeper Peaks. Their largest settlement on the continent is Vol'antim, located within the bounds of the empire in the Cyrios Mountains. Many rural people within the Marrow Valley believe aarakocra to be angels of Erathis.

Aarakocra can also be found on the Menagerie Coast, either on the western side of the Cyrios Mountains or in the Quoraska Jungle, and those who have the opportunity to see the Lucidian Ocean often fall in love and join the crews of ships, either from the Clovis Concord or The Revelry.

Abilities
The hallmark of aarakocra is their capacity for flight, and they are much quicker in the air than on the ground. Additionally, they can defend themselves with their sharp talons.