Talk:Aarakocra

Aarakocra deities
For those interested, Christopher Jones in has a description and statistics for Krocaa, the god of the aarakocra. However, he is not canon to the Forgotten Realms. &mdash;Moviesign (talk) 02:28, January 6, 2015 (UTC)


 * Funny, I was just reading about aarakocra deities in FR this morning! The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier lists them as Syranita, Akadi, Aerdrie Faenya, Stronmaus, and Remnis, so you seem to be correct about him not being canon.


 * Perhaps Syranita is Krocaa? Is there info about Syranita anywhere? ~ Lhynard (talk) 15:04, January 6, 2015 (UTC)


 * Syranita is the goddess of the aarakocra according to Monster Mythology. (Just as Krocaa is the god of the aarakocra according to the Dragon article, but Monster Mythology is the more recent source. The two deities share some similarities but seem distinct to me.) The Great Library of Greyhawk has some info about Syranita. Daranios (talk) 18:26, January 8, 2015 (UTC)

4e
I'm looking for the images to post the tabbes for these guys, and so far I have pinned 5e, 3 is on the page, 2e and Fiend folio. According to Wikipedia the only 4e Aarakocra are in the dark sun campaign, if I find any image should I post them? source Terrorblades 's Far Realm logs dated  14:50, January 9, 2015 (UTC)


 * (Blech! In 5e, their wings are no longer attached to their arms. How I hate inconsistencies between editions!) ~ Lhynard (talk) 15:58, January 9, 2015 (UTC)


 * Lhynard, Re my recent edit that you reversed: "Art from 5th edition wrongly portrays aarakocra as having separate arms. This conflicts with all descriptions and art in earlier editions and does not even correspond with the descriptions given in 5th-edition sources themselves."
 * There is NO description in 5e that I can find, that says either way whether their arms & wings are attached or not. Not in PC race description, not in monster description, not in adventure modules. Since ALL the official 5e artwork shows them separate, that IS the official 5e version. So, per my edit, it should say "Art from 5th edition wrongly portrays aarakocra as having separate arms. This conflicts with all descriptions and art in earlier editions and does not even correspond with the descriptions given in 5th-edition sources themselves ." Adeptoz (talk) 01:49, 23 February 2021 (UTC)


 * Now they look more like the early version of kenku! (Vonar) Maybe now the case can be made for them being the "good" version of the kenku? Terrorblades 's Far Realm logs dated  16:17, January 9, 2015 (UTC)

Updating the History
So I'd like to look around and update the History section regarding Aarakocra namely because I think a lot of people visit this page and get the impression from the only two listings that all the Aarakocra on Faerun are basically gone. Despite listings in the Sword Coast Adventurer's guide listing 4 distinct locations which even on this wiki mention them. I'd also like to go the pages that mention Aarakocra there but don't have listed among the known inhabitants. I know in 5e the birdfolk are a touchy subject mechanically but considering the update/listing in SCAG I think the entries should reflect they are alive and well. lol.

While I personally would love to add these, I don't have any experience with Wiki editing and don't have an account. If anyone else would kindly like to review my suggested changes and add them that would be greatly appreciated.

There are four entries I think should be added:

As of 1370 DR, their only remaining settlement was Khle'cayre (Last Aerie), situated at the headwaters of Unicorn Run. - https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Mounts

Aarakocra made their home in the Storm Horns in the 14th and 15th centuries DR. - https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_Horns

Though some people believe that two distinct colonies of aarakocra exist in the Storm Horns in Cormyr and the Cloven Mountains in the Vilhon Reach, this is only partially true. These two aarakocra colonies were separate at one point. But nearly ten years ago, in exchange for some timely aerial reconnaissance service, a powerful sorcerer created a portal between the two colonies. If that sorcerer's name were known today, thousands of residents in and around these mountain ranges would have a new curse word. - https://web.archive.org/web/20040216053023/http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=fr/pg20020102a I personally had no idea these webseries were a thing, if they are lore canon (and since this is the only place I can find evidence supporting the claim there are Aarakocra in the cloven mountains) I'm inclined to believe WotC does too.

As of the Year of Wild Magic, 1372 DR, the Mistcliffs were home to one of only four major colonies of aarakocra in all of Faerûn. - https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Mistcliffs ''We know for a fact that this group is still there as they are mentioned during Tomb of annihilation which takes place 1490-91. However, they are not the only group there! There is another more prominent group located in Kir Sabal''

As of the late 15th century DR, Kir Sabal was home to a dozen aarakocra nests. In addition to them, it housed two Chultan children, Princess Mwaxanaré and Prince Na. https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Kir_Sabal


 * Update, I do also want to point out that the Aarakocra we see in Kir Sabal are quite different I think than normal. They actively house the omu nobles and regard them as such, which for an aloof tribal species (as far as toril is concerned) seems a bit unique. The also seem quite use to human customs and will even get upset if you steal from them (which according to 3.5 era lore isn't a think the mainland Aarakocra seems to care about). I think updating this section here could be very helpful for players looking to expand their own character's background because it gives them a sense that there is current lore to support a politically aware, and humanoid embracing group of birdfolk who quite frankly would make a great breeding ground for adventurers.

I'm more than happy to research more of these locations or other bits but I think a lot of people see this and it would be helpful to have it up to date :)


 * Thank you for your helpful comments! ~ Lhynard (talk) 15:17, 18 November 2020 (UTC)