Aaraki (Aarakocra)
The Aaraki are the proud raptor-folk of Vitaea, a Skyborn heritage whose republican empire spans many of the world’s high mountain peaks. Like the other beastfolk, they descend from the True Sylvari and gained sapience in the Great Awakening, some 40,000 years ago.
Appearance
Section titled “Appearance”An Aaraki stands about five and a half feet tall but weighs only around 75 pounds, a light frame built for the air. They are winged and taloned, with feathers in widely varied colors and famously sharp eyes. They glide rather than fly under full power.
Society and Culture
Section titled “Society and Culture”The Aaraki rule the Hegemony of Zarriel, a militaristic power that has long dominated the skies. Its ruling class is spread thinly across the peaks, while the labor that sustains it comes largely from the flightless Krekku living in crowded worker cities below.
Homeland
Section titled “Homeland”Their home region is Zarriel, the mountain country of Xodai.
Life Cycle
Section titled “Life Cycle”An Aaraki lives around 50 years.
Relations
Section titled “Relations”Most speak Aethyrian Common, Auran and Aarakan. The Hegemony keeps diplomatic ties with the independent Owlin, and its leaders were among those who helped found Ravena.
Among the Aethyrsparked
Section titled “Among the Aethyrsparked”When an Aaraki’s Aethyr Knot ignites, their pride and command of the wind go with them into a life bound to the Aethyrweave.
Heritage Facts
Section titled “Heritage Facts”- Home Plane
- Vitaea
- Category
- Skyborn
- Ancestor Race(s)
- Sylvari-Vitae (True Sylvari)
- Home Region
- Zarriel
- Racial Abilities
- Intelligence, Dexterity
- Racial Features
- Talons, Eagle Eyed, Light as a Feather, Dive Attack, Call of the Skies, Wind Rider
- Years of Existence
- 40,000 years
- Average Lifespan
- 50 years
- Average Weight
- 75 lbs
- Average Height
- 5.5 ft
- Skin Tones
- Widely Varied
- Playable?
- Yes
- Extinct?
- No
- Size Category
- Medium
- Speed
- 25
- Movement Types
- Flying (Glide), Walking
- Hair
- Feathered
- Body Features
- Raptor-folk Humanoid, Winged, Taloned
- Divergence Cause
- Great Awakening
- Average Generation
- 10 years
- Vision Type
- Normal
- Vision Distance
- Unlimited
- Short Description
- A republican empire of proud humanoid eagle-folk with a far-reaching territory spanning many of the world’s high mountain peaks
- Languages
- Aethyrian Common, Auran, Aarakan
- Default Upbringing
- Familial: Raised by mother(s), and/or father(s), and/or sibling(s)
The compendium entry lists the heritage’s features in full.