Rito
"Very few can achieve a mastery of the sky. Yet I have made an art of creating an updraft that allows me to soar. It's considered to be quite the masterpiece of aerial techniques, even among the Rito."
-Revali, Rito Champion
From the western hinterlands known as the Tabantha Frontier, the Rito live in their modest village of huts and boardwalks, clinging to the side of a great rocky spire among valleys of coursing winds. Here the Rito hunt and play in the great blue sky.
Feathered Folks
The Rito are sometime referred to as birdfolk by the other races. Their plumages come in a wide range of colors. Behind their crests, their hair grows long and wild, and many keep theirs in braids. Their appearances vary greatly, but males tend to have cool colored plumage while women have warm colored feathers. Their feathers provide a great deal of insulation, protecting them from the cold of their homeland.
These avian people tend to wear very light armour in battle or simple pieces of cloth and leather for clothing, preferring less restricting garments to allow them to fly.
Prideful Warriors
The Rito are masters of aerial combat, combining skillful flight with archery to create a truly astonishing battle style. Together they defend their home from any threats, no matter the odds. Most male Rito attempt to reach perfection in archery and flight, while female Rito strive for perfection in singing, cooking, or other pursuits. Their tribe is led by a hereditary chieftain.
Within the Rito culture, history is passed down through song and verse and their elders are revered with respect. For these people, to fly high in the sky is the greatest pleasure of all. When unable to do so, depression may set in for a Rito.
Life on the Frontier
The Rito make their home in Rito Village, located in the Tabantha Frontier. This mountainous region is dotted with lakes, canyons and evergreen trees. Cold winds caress the land year round, making the nights especially cold for travelers.
What Makes a Hero
All their lives, Rito hear of the feats of heroes from the past and are encouraged to be like them. This leaves a burning passion for Rito to walk the path of a hero, and discover what that entails for themselves.
Rito Names
The Rito have a wide range of names which tend to make avid use of e's and i's, generally no longer than 3 syllables.
Male Rito Names. Harth, Kaneli, Mazli, Nekk, Teba, Verla
Female Rito Names. Amali, Bedoli, Cecili, Laissa, Medli
Rito Traits
As a Rito, you have the following racial traits.Age
Rito reach maturity at age 15 and live to about 70.Creature Type
You are a Humanoid.Size
Rito men stand just below 6 feet tall, while women reach just above 5 feet on average. Your size is Medium.Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet.Flight
Because of your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing medium or heavy armor.Talons
You have talons that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.Brave
You have advantage on saving throws against fear.Dnd Beyond
Use the most recent version of this: D&D Beyond Link Bird Folk of the Tabantha Tundra, said to be related to the Zora.
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