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{{ | {{Creature | ||
|image=[[Image:Aarakocra06.jpg]] | |name = | ||
|caption=An aarakocra, as depicted in ''[[ | |image = [[Image:Aarakocra06.jpg]] | ||
| | |caption = An aarakocra, as depicted in ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #124 (1987). Art by Jeff Dee. | ||
|alignment=Neutral Good | |alt_spelling = | ||
|type=Monstrous humanoid | |alignment = Neutral Good | ||
|subtype= | |type = Monstrous humanoid | ||
|source=''Monsters of Faerun'', ''Monstrous Compendium Volume 2'', 1E ''Fiend Folio'', ''Terrors Beyond Tyr'', ''Monstrous Manual'', ''Races of Faerun'' | |subtype = | ||
|first = ''Fiend Folio'' (1981) | |||
|source = ''Monsters of Faerun'', ''Monstrous Compendium Volume 2'', 1E ''Fiend Folio'', ''Terrors Beyond Tyr'', ''Monstrous Manual'', ''Races of Faerun'' | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''aarakocra''' are a race of bird-like humanoids dwelling in high mountains. | The '''aarakocra''' are a race of bird-like humanoids dwelling in high mountains. | ||
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===Environment=== | ===Environment=== | ||
Aarakocra inhabit high mountains. In the [[Flanaess]], they have been encountered in the [[Rakers]], [[ | Aarakocra inhabit high mountains. In the [[Flanaess]], they have been encountered in the [[Rakers]], [[Corusk Mountains|Corrusks]], [[Griff Mountains|Griff]], [[Lortmil Mountains|Lortmil]], and [[Yatil Mountains]]. Aarakocra also dwell on the planet [[Edill]]. | ||
===Alignment=== | ===Alignment=== | ||
[[Image:Aarakocra05.jpg| | [[Image:Aarakocra05.jpg|thumb|Art by Jeff Dee, ''[[Fiend Folio]]'' (1981).]] | ||
The standard alignment of aarakocra is neutral good. | The standard alignment of aarakocra is neutral good. | ||
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===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Aarakocra worship the goddess [[Syranita]], introduced in 1992's ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. However, the elven goddess [[Aerdrie Faenya]] also has a number of aarakocra followers. In 1987, prior to the publication of ''Monster Mythology'', the lesser god [[Krocaa]] was introduced as the god of aarakocra in ''[[ | Aarakocra worship the goddess [[Syranita]], introduced in 1992's ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. However, the elven goddess [[Aerdrie Faenya]] also has a number of aarakocra followers. In 1987, prior to the publication of ''Monster Mythology'', the lesser god [[Krocaa]] was introduced as the god of aarakocra in ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #124. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Aarakocra02.jpg|by Jeff Butler, ''Monstrous Manual'' (1993) | |||
Aarakocra03.jpg | |||
Aarakocra04.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Bibliography== | ==References== | ||
===Citations=== | |||
<references /> | |||
===Bibliography=== | |||
*[[Boyd, Eric L]]., Matt Forbeck, and James Jacobs. ''Races of Faerun''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2003. | *[[Boyd, Eric L]]., Matt Forbeck, and James Jacobs. ''Races of Faerun''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2003. | ||
*[[David "Zeb" Cook|Cook, David]], ''et al.'' ''Monstrous Compendium Volume Two''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | *[[David "Zeb" Cook|Cook, David]], ''et al.'' ''Monstrous Compendium Volume Two''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | ||
*Keeping, J.E. "The Wings of Eagles." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #124. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987. | |||
*Keeping, J.E. "The Wings of Eagles." ''[[ | *[[Noonan, David]]. "Dark Sun Player's Handbook." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #319. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004. | ||
*[[Noonan, David]]. "Dark Sun Player's Handbook." ''[[ | |||
*Slavicsek, Bill. ''The Complete Book of Humanoids''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993. | *Slavicsek, Bill. ''The Complete Book of Humanoids''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993. | ||
:———. ''Dark Sun Campaign Setting Expanded and Revised'. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. | |||
*Stewart, Doug, ed. ''Monstrous Manual''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994. | *Stewart, Doug, ed. ''Monstrous Manual''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994. | ||
*Turnbull, Don, ed. ''Fiend Folio''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1981. | *Turnbull, Don, ed. ''Fiend Folio''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1981. | ||
*[[Wyatt, James]], and Rob Heinsoo. ''Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerun''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001. | *[[Wyatt, James]], and Rob Heinsoo. ''Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerun''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:58, 2 September 2025
| Aarakocra | |
|---|---|
 An aarakocra, as depicted in Dragon #124 (1987). Art by Jeff Dee. | |
| General information | |
| Alignment: | Neutral Good |
| Type: | Monstrous humanoid |
| First appearance: | Fiend Folio (1981) |
The aarakocra are a race of bird-like humanoids dwelling in high mountains.
Ecology
Typical physical characteristics
Aarakocra resemble humanoid birds. The average specimen stands about five feet tall and has a wingspan of twenty feet. Halfway along the edge of each wing is a hand with three human-sized fingers and an opposable thumb. An elongated fourth finger extends the length of the wing and locks in place during flight. The hands cannot grasp while flying, but are nearly as useful as human hands when an aarakocra is perched and its wings folded back. Their powerful legs end in four sharp talons that can unlock and fold back to reveal another pair of functional hands. These humanoids have hollow, fragile bones. Their faces combine the features of both parrots and eagles. They have gray-black beaks and black eyes. Plumage color varies, but males generally have red ,orange, and yellow coloration, while females tend towards brown and gray.
Environment
Aarakocra inhabit high mountains. In the Flanaess, they have been encountered in the Rakers, Corrusks, Griff, Lortmil, and Yatil Mountains. Aarakocra also dwell on the planet Edill.
Alignment
The standard alignment of aarakocra is neutral good.
Society
Aarakocra live among the highest mountain peaks in small tribes which control hunting territories and share a communal nest. The eldest male serves as leader, the second oldest as shaman.
Religion
Aarakocra worship the goddess Syranita, introduced in 1992's Monster Mythology. However, the elven goddess Aerdrie Faenya also has a number of aarakocra followers. In 1987, prior to the publication of Monster Mythology, the lesser god Krocaa was introduced as the god of aarakocra in Dragon #124.
Gallery
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by Jeff Butler, Monstrous Manual (1993) -
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References
Citations
Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric L., Matt Forbeck, and James Jacobs. Races of Faerun. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2003.
- Cook, David, et al. Monstrous Compendium Volume Two. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Keeping, J.E. "The Wings of Eagles." Dragon #124. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
- Noonan, David. "Dark Sun Player's Handbook." Dragon #319. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Slavicsek, Bill. The Complete Book of Humanoids. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
- ———. Dark Sun Campaign Setting Expanded and Revised'. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.
- Stewart, Doug, ed. Monstrous Manual. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994.
- Turnbull, Don, ed. Fiend Folio. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1981.
- Wyatt, James, and Rob Heinsoo. Monstrous Compendium: Monsters of Faerun. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | DMGR4 - Monster Mythology | 23 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | Fiend Folio, AD&D 1e | 8 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | From the Ashes: References Card | #12 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | MC2 - Monstrous Compendium Volume 2 | Insert (Aarakocra) |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | MC5 Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix | Encounter Tables |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | Monstrous Manual, AD&D 2e | 5 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | Monstrous Manual, AD&D 2e (Premium Edition) | 5 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | Monster Manual 1, D&D 5e | 12 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 39 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | Oerth Journal #25 | 34,35,36 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | PHBR10 - The Complete Book of Humanoids | 5, 9, 11, 12, 16-17, 88, 102, 105, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | SJR6 Greyspace | 36 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | War Captain's Companion Boxed Set: Book 1 | 63, 64 |
| Aarakocra | Monster | Native of: Material Plane, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 14 |