Avian Wayfarer

Crow rogue & warrior background

Avia is a coastal nation north of Feralden and east of the Kirinter Imperium. While technically a monarchy, Avia is really ruled by its merchant princes. It produces little of note but excellent wine, so trade is a way of life. Avia is famous for its merchants and sailors, though it has little in the way of a warrior tradition. It is said that Avians are good at everything but fighting. Or at least fighting on the battlefield. In fact, they excel at dirty fighting and Avia is home to the most notorious guild of assassins, thieves, and spies in Thedastria: the House of Crows. The Crows are part and parcel of the political structure in Avia, though the identities of the rich and powerful that direct its council are a secret. The system seems anarchic but the House of Crows have proved a valuable safeguard to Avia independence. While the nation may not have a standing army, the leaders of any invading force know that the Crows will get to them in the end. This is an effective deterrent to would-be conquerors.

Since Avians trade all over Thedastria, they are frequently found in port cities and other commercial centers. The Crows, too, export their services. They are valued for their skill, discretion, and professionalism.

Playing an Avian Wayfarer

If you choose to play an Avian wayfarer, modify your pony as follows:

• Upgrade your Charm trait. Avians are expressive and love to talk.
• Pick one of the following talents: Creative Flair: Bargaining (D4) or Keen Knowledge: Navigation (D4).
• You can speak and read Avian and the Trade Tongue.
• Choose a class. You can play either a rogue or a warrior.
• Play as a Crow.

Avian Wayfarer Table

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Abele, Chiara, Donata, Gemma, Leonor, Marisa, Nives, Piera, Reyna, Valeria.

Masculine names

Adan, Basilio, Dimas, Gianni, Ignacio, Marzio, Roldan, Sabas, Tore, Zacaras.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Avian, Trade Tongue

Shared customary codes and values

Avians are expressive and love to talk.

Major organizations

Andrasten Chantry, Grey Wonderbolts, The House of Crows

Diverged ethnicities

• Apostate
• Circle Mage
• Drunari Ben-Hassrath
• Squawking Sea Raider

Encompassed species

• Crow

Related Organizations

• Andrasten Chantry
• Avia
• Grey Wonderbolts
• The House of Crows

Languages spoken

• Avian
• Trade Tongue

Related Locations

• Avia, country