Hovdet
The Hovdet are a race of giant owls that are mostly found in the Boneana Republic. They are known for being experts in a variety of topics. A Hovdet will usually choose a topic at a young age and focus on that topic for their entire life. This culture has caused their nation to advance far beyond the neighbouring nations.
DND 5e Statblock
Hovdet
The Hovdet are best known for being experts on a wide variety of topics. Their able minds allow them to understand concepts in ways that others cannot.
ability score increase:
+1 Int, +1 Any Ability Score, +1 Any Ability Score
age:
Size:
Medium
speed:
20 ft
Languages:
Hovdi
race features:
Fly: You have a flying speed of 40 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor. Your flight only works in short bursts; you fall if you end your turn in the air and nothing else is holding you aloft. Talons: Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with then, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Obsession: Pick a topic related to process and systems used in bureaucracy and management. You are obsessed with this topic and know how it works inside and out. Add double your proficiency modifier to all Intelligence skill checks related to this topic. Example topics:
Fly: You have a flying speed of 40 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor. Your flight only works in short bursts; you fall if you end your turn in the air and nothing else is holding you aloft. Talons: Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with then, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Obsession: Pick a topic related to process and systems used in bureaucracy and management. You are obsessed with this topic and know how it works inside and out. Add double your proficiency modifier to all Intelligence skill checks related to this topic. Example topics:
- A function of government
- A form of government, existing or theoretical.
- A trade
- A natural science
- A recreational drug
- Choose your own topic!
Size: Medium - 5 ft height, 30 lbs weight, 15 ft wingspan
Feats
Practically Obsessed
Hovdet
You have experienced your topic of obsession enough in the real world such that you now know how to apply your knowledge.
- Add double your proficiency modifier to all skill checks related to this topic.
- Increase your Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Obsessed Expert
Hovdet
You have become the leading expert on your topic of obsession. Others revere the contributions you have made to this field.
- You automatically pass all Intelligence skill checks related to your topic that is currently known.
- Any person that you encounter that is familiar with your field knows of you. If you or your work has never affected them negatively they are charmed by you.
- You have advantage on all skill checks related to your topic about researching unknown parts of your topic.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Cuban Giant Owls. Large birds that are capable of short flight.
Their feathers are mostly brown with streaks of black and white. They usually have a mottled pattern but other rarer patterns exist.
Dietary Needs and Habits
The Hovdet are exclusively carnivors, usually eating smaller rodents. They will usually eat the animals whole due to their lack then regurgitate pellets of fur and bones later however, a portion of Hovdet have recently been preparing their food in such a way that they don't need to regurgitate after at all.
Average Height
5 ft height
Average Weight
30 lbs weight
Average Length
15 ft wingspan
Geographic Distribution
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