Something made you decide that path was nolonger worth pursuing, and you left that life behind. You may additionally remove a single diseaseof you and able to see and hear you to benefit affecting the target of this ability.from this trick. You can speak, read, and write Birdfolk, andspeak Cervan (Cervan has no written component). Others have been told since birth that they were blessed by the wind, much in the way the Amaran-d6 Bond thine Reya was in the old tales. As a huden gallus, you are of the land. one condition immunity ll Beasts of Large size or larger have a friendly disposition one special ability possessed by the creature that toward you unless you have attacked them. and leader, so shall it be. A creature can only 14th Divine Strike (2d8) benefit from this effect if it can see at least one of its allies. Size. Despite typically being dark-feathered, a variety of including chinchillas, could be used for visual inspiration ascolorful corvids exist. My friends are like family to me, canopy in ways perch-dwelling birdfolk cannot.3 and Ill keep trying to do right by them until the end. While this ability's capabilities are dictated by a DM based on the materials that a Mapach has available to them, they can make a wide variety of tools and items, that allow them to adapt to any situation. They excel in team ture that is of a size larger than yours.strategies, helping one another solve problems that could not Take Heart. Theyve branded me a traitor. Number 4 - The Circle of Dreams. Hedges have short, rounded body shapes, standing One of the reasons hedges display such deep empathy between 3 and 4 feet in height, and weighing between 40 andand compassion towards others is due to the intensity of the 70 pounds. Other small rodents with mouse-like proportions,fit. You have sharp fangs that enable you to make natural Vulpins are naturally intelligent, rivalled only by corvums. In the lore, this can be expressed by saying that even a small The sex or gender of a character doesnt confer any special strig is solid and strong, where even a taller raptor is lightbonuses or penalties. The power ofthe Gods of community is in the security of home and hearth, Channel Divinity: Magnificent Feastand the joy of good company. Despite their reserved nature,raptors value personal bonds more highly than societal or evenfamilial ties.RAPTOR TRAITS Ability Score Increase. The birdfolk are to newly-established birdfolk perches, though many foundwell-defended from outside threats thanks to the Perch Guard, birdfolk architecture to be restrictive for creatures withouta force of soldiers trained in both aerial and ground combat, wings. It also grants immunity to fear for the duration of the effect. This ability states that if an attack deals over half ofthe current remainingHP of a Cervan, they can choose to activate the ability, allowing them to roll 1D12 plus their constitution modifier, then gaining that much HP. Age. I'm unclear on how this is actually intended to be used? tion from you, so long as you are on the same plane. 1 lb.Strig 3'10" +2d10 80 lb. For the duration of the effect,deeper. Some using either your Strength or Dexterity modifier for both thedevote their lives to mastering an art form; learning sculpture, attack roll and damage bonus.poetry, or refined swordplay. Chapter 1 | Welcome to the Wood 21Cervan enlightened leaders Cervans are a versatile deer-like folk who make their A cervan whose Sight has been triggered is encouraged tohomes in small, intimate villages throughout Humblewood. Despite this they have fairly average lifespans, thethieves. Jerbeens value privacy, but true isolation fromfriends, families, or loved ones is considered to be the worstpossible fate a jerbeen could suffer.JERBEEN TRAITS Ability Score Increase. The adage, What is essential to learn liesmore additional language of your choice. Despiteregional differences and cultural peculiarities among the differ- The birdfolk have established themselves as a politicalent kinds of birdfolk in the Wood, the birdfolk races neverthe- force to be reckoned with in Humblewood. to do so when you finish a long rest. Additionally, Gallus is one of the few birdfolk races that has access to Wing Flap, an ability that allows its user to propel themselves upward by half their movement as a bonus action. prone with the force of your impact. and high charisma means that small songbirds such as chicka- dees, wrens, sparrows, and cardinals would also be a good fit.Gallus A bird-of-paradise could be used as well due to their focus on performance, though they might be better suited for visitors to Gallus characters are usually represented by land fowl of all Humblewood from more tropical regions. Seeds of Decay: The Woodkin (PDF) Freebies $0.00. How effectively a At 3rd level you already have several memorable experi-bard of this College can apply what they have learned depends ences from your life on the road. I'm playing college of the road and it sucks as hell, having to waste inspiration die to use core abilities of the class. Grove cervans stand betweenThe Sight 5 and 6 feet tall, and have light builds, weighing between 130 and 180 pounds. You may choose one Travelers Trick that you know and desig- nate it as your favorite trick. They are more likely to adopta transient lifestyle, moving from perch to perch, or to simplylive in the vast forests of the Wood itself. Brawler. granted by this effect must make a Wisdom saving throw. Close. They are a salt-of-the-earth sort of folk who believe in justice, the value of hardwork, and the importance of respecting others. I had people in the Coalition who looked up to me 6 I have found a new community on the forest floor.6 as a leader. When falling you can use yourreaction to spread your arms, stiffen your wing feathers, andslow your descent. in the basics of combat triage. You gain the follow- more gracefully. Sometimes this presents as flexible morals, and at other drop any held items as part of your reaction to spread yourtimes it simply means they follow a personal code instead of arms). Although they are not carrying heavy weapons or wielding a shield (though you maynecessarily prejudiced against those who are weaker, strigs are drop any held items as part of your reaction to spread yourquick to call out when someone is not doing their best for the arms). 6 I am burdened with responsibility, and find it hard to make even the simplest decisions.8 I remain humble despite my blessing.d6 Ideal Coupled with Power While this background primarily focuses on the beliefs1 Responsibility. Withstand the searing heat of anemberbat swarm: a vortex of tiny flying creatures, each one a smouldering ember with wings! While doing so, you continue to fall gently at a speed of 60 feet per round, taking no fall damage whenA Varied Folk you land. These replace any previous temporary hit points.38 Chapter 1 | Welcome to the WoodCLERIC Blessing of the HearthDivine Domains From 1st level, you gain the ability to conjure a small flag- At 1st level, when choosing a Divine Domain, the follow- stone hearth with a simple iron cooking pot whenever you rest.ing options are available: The Community Domain, and the This hearth helps warm you and your companions, and can beNight Domain. additional bonus to the saving throw. Number 2 - The Circle of Stars. The magic of animals and their usually unseen lives intrigues us, sparks our imagination, and we see a lot of ourselves in them when we finally slow down enough to look. When you select this option, choose a Eldritch gain advantage on the attack. Legends of animals as gods or animals as human-like protagonists permeate all cultures. Creating this project has been an unforgettable journey, full of as many surprises, twists and turnsas the overgrown paths of Humblewood itself. Your Constitution scoreincreases by 1. When you or an ally makes poisoned or paralyzed condition from the target.a Dexterity saving throw, you may expend one use of yourBardic Inspiration, rolling a Bardic Inspiration die and adding At 14th level, you have developed a true knack for emer-the result to the saving throw. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. Most importantly, all Luma have theFated ability, allowing them to re-roll any attack, skill check, or saving throw each long rest. You know one cantrip from the sorcerer spell list.of birdfolk cities. Press J to jump to the feed. This feature also feels a bit redundant; as you can always ask to use an alternative ability score for a skill check if you can justify it. You cant discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Canny Craftspeople Mapachs are most comfortable under the cloak of night. (Chaotic)6 Compromise. pine, would also make sense. Regardless of their size, stout strigs tend to be bulkier, Birdfolkwith denser feathers, while swift strigs have more slender andstreamlined bodies. Despite theirsturdiness, hedges are sensitive and emotional creatures, who Hedges need special consideration when wearing clothes,display meekness more than bravado. Through careful planning and execution, their diversions can keep cart drivers You were once a member of the Bandit Coalition, occupied just long enough for the lifters to do their work, ormoving from place to place, ambushing and robbing passing create a seamless opening for an ambush.merchants. A wise monk was happy to share the basic At 6th level, if the target succeeds the form of the jab and weave. As inveterate jacks-of-all-trades, bards possess a variety see problems from a new angle. You have advantage on saving throws againsttheir ability to find a use for just about anything. They seem quite strong to me, maybe too much so. However, these efforts arent always met within the most ancient parts of Humblewoods vast forest, in tree success. Mapachs stand between 4 and 5 feet tall, and encom-with a problem. You have a set of large, strong antlers thatcan be used to make devastating charge attacks. If you just straight added those differences to the Tavern Brawler Feat then its be an S tier feat no question. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1 round). Lumas are smaller way, allowing them to see possibilities others cannot.than most birdfolk, and resemble either doves or pigeons.Many have ruffs of feathers that shine with unique iridescent These inherent talents, sometimes dismissed as luck, can becolors, something which can be seen as either alluring or improved upon with training and study. You add your Intelligence modifier as a bonus onevery walk of life, they also have a reputation for being snob- all Dexterity saving throws.bish and looking down on others. Otherwise, they retaina rather rough, cobbled-together appearance.You can also use scroungecraft to repair brokenequipment, provided you have the materialson hand. Follow our Twitter! believe theres a better way.5 My friends in the Coalition didnt understand why 5 I am viewed as an oddity, someone for others to I had to leave. Will you answer the call? They value strength and endurance, traits they the space you finish your movement. If your path is ever blocked by an obstacle that but think of a way to steal it. But now, fires and bandits have embroiled the Woods in chaos. Our jobs are time consuming, our lives are hard and complicated, our food is grown in places we will never see and sits on a shelf for our consump- tion wrapped in plastic. You have proficiency in either the Deceptionor Persuasion skill. We are encouraged by the strong reception of the Model Y in China and are quickly progressing to full production capacity. reaction actions ll You can speak and understand Giant Eagle, Giant Elk, one special sense they possess and Giant Owl. Central meeting24 Chapter 1 | Welcome to the WoodNatural Burrowers. Yet, since the Groves burning, the Wood has known relatively few fires. These birds were smart, funny, and ignored by almost every animal shelter you took them to. Skip to main content. Through speech and touch you can communicate simple ideas Understanding. (Neutral) Equipment: a wind Musical Instrument (one of your Rebellion. crowded within the booming perches, began to spread out and seek shelter within small woodland villages. Additionally, if you move at least 20 feet in a straight linetowards an opponent, you can spend a bonus action to chargethem, dealing an extra 1d6 points of piercing damage. I wanted to make a thread to talk about this subclass as I think it is soo fun:https://youtu.be/8lQ4OHyjF44. Decide what your charac- ter believes, or roll on the table below to understand how1 My family has been the subject of ridicule ever they feel.2 since I left my home perch. They can help us understand and process experiences in our ownlives through an entirely different lens, and they give you a unique kind of freedom to be whoever orwhatever you want to be, options for which there is no shortage in Humblewoodwhether you are asneaky mapach, a brave little strig, or a cunning corvum with a secret heart of gold, the only limit, asever, is your imagination. What matters isnt whether or not my5 powers are genuine, but what advantages I can reap because of that belief. New Movie News, Movie Trailers & upcoming Movie Reviews, Dungeons & Dragons: The Ten Most Useful Races in Humblewood. It also details various character creation similarities, all birdfolk possess arms covered in feathers, whichoptions, new class options, backgrounds, feats, and spells to extend into wing-like appendages. My first read is they're on the strong side. Survivor. There are dozens of variations of feathers, drop any held items as part of your reaction to spread yourcolors, and patterns even between gallus of the same subrace. Learned. Antlers. Moreover, a newly invigorated Bandit Coalition swells in numbers. The biggest stumbling block for new speakers is learning when to use which form.34 Chapter 1 | Welcome to the WoodChapter 1 | Welcome to the Wood 35New Class Options pick your path Here you will find a selection of options you can use to Bonus Proficienciesfurther customize your Bard, Cleric, or Fighter. Number 3 - The Circle of the Shepherd. While a diverse group, adapted for a variety of environ- ments within the Wood, birdfolk also share several physical This chapter outlines the ten core races, five birdfolk and traits which have allowed them to find common ground infive humblefolk, who make up the majority of characters the construction of their perches. You have proficiency in the Intimida-tion skill. Some wrestle with their doubts, still caring deeply about the friends they left behind, while d6 Bandit Specialty others have forsaken their former lives entirely. Strigs are muscular, imposing folk ranging from 4to over 5 feet tall and weighing around 110 pounds. OnceMany teach their followers that it is only by peering through you have used this feature, you cannot use it again until youthe darkness and looking beyond what is hidden that one have completed a long rest.can attain truth. When you select this option, choosea damage-dealing spell you can cast. Here familiar beasts grow to unusual sizes, bearing markings and patterns unique to the Wood. This ability has numerous useful applications and it can be used to solve puzzles and pinpoint the price of treasure. Additionally, theythat you are free to mix and match features or traits between pass information throughout the different camps of the organi-backgrounds. This is why I believe roleplaying games have had such a resurgence in the past few years, because were looking for a connection to the world around us. Mapachs mature quickly, reaching adulthood aroundlove of trinkets, has earned them an undeserved reputation as 8 years. You may spend 10 minutes to craft thesepeoples. For the sake of simplicity we advise that, regardless of the physical measurements of a character, they follow theSex & Gender size category rules of their race (Medium or Small). Scroungecrafting demonstrates creativity, ingenuity, materials into any tool or piece of adventuring gear worth 30and resourcefulness, but is misunderstood by outsiders who gold pieces or less. Humblewood is home to a variety of beasts whose size, strength, and abilities can only have grown thanks to the Woods magic. Next, using the such, birdfolk and humblefolk can showcase a variety of differ-appropriate column, roll for your weight modifier. #1. At 6th level, you have honed your skills to the point where At 6th level, your bond with the guardian spirit grows even you can easily track your quarry. Because ofthis they favor lawful alignments. Gallus are the most varied of the birdfolk races, rang-ing from just under 4 feet to just over 5 feet tall, and showingmany unique builds. You have an almost unnatural beauty and grace, inspiring admiration in some and jealousy in others. You have a deepconnection to the magic of theWood. Speed. zillow seal beach When you or an ally within 5 feet of you receives healing of any kind, you may use your Unlike traditional bard abilities which rely on skill or reaction to expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration andpanache to be properly executed, the greatest asset for picking provide extra healing equal to the number on the Bardic Inspi-up tricks along the road is common sense and an openness to ration die roll + your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You are able to interpret their responses in simple language. The disaffected turn their gaze on Alderheart, and threaten to reduce an age of peace to ashes yet there is still hope. Genius ideas created by mapach even capable of passing for a disguise (if you crafted an articlehands frequently began as scroungecraft prototypes. Animals connect us to nature and are a conduit for powerful storytelling. They can reach a respectable old age by bird-folk standards, living around 80 years. Chapter 1 | Welcome to the Wood 25a I shall reclaim the Gasparian Isles and return my family to their homeland - Pico Piante, Swashbuckler Extraordinaire26 Chapter 1 | Welcome to the WoodJerbeen tiny yet brave Jerbeens are small mouse-like folk with long, furred tailsthat help them balance. Your size is Medium.of insight into the world around them, sometimes Speed. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. You gain the following benefits:ing benefits: ll Increase your Dexterity score by 1ll When you are asked to make a saving throw, you may ll Reduce the damage die for fall damage from a d6 to a d4. (Lawful)3 Egotism. You cant use this feature again until you have completed a long rest. Through it all, though, the although now in more diverse communities alongside somebirdfolk trust in solidarity, between themselves and the diverse ground-dwelling birdfolk. Together they share the Wood and its bountiful resources. You can expend one use of your 1) to the attacks damage roll. Raptors tend towards neutral alignments.Preferring the path of naturalists and hunters, raptors rarelysee value in order for the sake of order, and are often morepragmatic than idealistic. Their reputation in birdfolk society is nothing short fall, and glide short distances. Once on each of your Cleric Level Spells turns, when you hit a creature with a weapon attack, you can 1st bless, goodberry cause the attack to deal an extra 1d8 psychic damage to the target. RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: 10 GREATEST 5e Adventures, Ranked. Though a greater stretch, the jerbeens speed, size, andare good examples. Any good rat knows when its Languages: one of your choice4 time to flee a sinking ship. The College of the Road of your choice (see Travelers Trick Options).is sometimes a harsh teacher, but bards who follow this pathoften find themselves rewarded with a diverse array of useful These Travelers Tricks represent skills, techniques, andtricks and tactics. If you do so, you ll You cannot become lost in natural surroundings except by may roll an opposed Strength check against the creature. Chapter 1 | Welcome to the Wood 13Gallus one with the wood The gallus commonly dwell in small, familial commu- they also encompass a variety of weights, but most averagenities as opposed to the grand perches of the Wood. Lifters are the specialist thieves of an operation. ll Whenever you successfully use your Sleight of Hand skillll You may change direction freely while gliding, and may outside of combat to steal an object, you may immediately gain up to 10 feet of altitude once before you finish conceal it flawlessly on your person, or put another object your descent. Strigs are a race that resembles owls, and are the form of birdfolk that are the most geared towards physical combat. Corvum are an intelligent race of shrewd ravens and crows. Suggested Characteristics Birdfolk who are grounded often find ways to cope with their aversion to canopy life. They even gain the ability to help their allies as a bonus action! Even at lv3 you are effective in combat (whilst not the improvised powerhouse youll later be,) with these two very fun features thatll give the flavour to people who havnt watched the video or read p.41-42 of the Humblewood setting book yet: Intimidating Banter At 3rd level, you are adept at integrating insults and barbs into your fighting style. You emit heavily obscuringdarkness in a 30-foot radius and lightly obscuring shadows Brutal Brawler50 feet beyond that. Character Geeklist: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/268464/humblewood-adventures-wood-characters OCC: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2358948/occ-humblewood . Face craggy skinnedmountain lionswhose roar can summon rockslides, hunt the deadlyforest prowlersin their woodland lair, and tangle with the giantsea monster(art coming soon!) Otherwise, the sleepspell acts as normal. 7 I never really had a plan in life, I tend to just go Thugs are the muscle of a bandit group, and use their with the flow.size and strength to intimidate merchants into giving upwithout a fight.