Among the many playable races of , there aren't many that start the game out with a fly speed equal to their walking speed, and those that do tend to make Dungeon Masters cringe because flying gives players so much more freedom. The Owlin, which was introduced in Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, is one of the lucky few races with a natural talent for flight, which has some major advantages for the player character.
For those who've always fantasized about soaring through the night sky as an owl, playing as an Owlin is the perfect place to start. Whether the character tends to prefer the night hours or the mere thought of flying into battle against worthy adversaries, the Owlin has plenty to offer for players searching for something on the unique side.
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What Are Owlin In DnD 5e?
According to the lore, the Owlins are a distant relative of the Giant Owls of the Feywild. Giant Owls tend to be vicious protectors of the Fey creatures they befriend and serve, which is possibly one reason Owlins themselves make for excellent adventuring companions. Humanoid in appearance, they have arms and legs like everyone else, but that's where the similarities end. Owlins are covered in feathers, and they also have wings on the backs of their shoulders that grant them flight. Owlins can be just about any size, so long as they fall into the small or medium category. They have an average lifespan, comparable to other humanoids, of around a century.
Owlin Abilities In DnD 5e
The beautiful wings sprouting from the shoulders of Owlins grant them the ability to fly swiftly and quietly overhead, but only when they're wearing light or no armor. Their flying speed is equal to their walking speed, which is 30ft. Their feathers also muffle their movements, making them naturals for stealthy activities. Because of this, they have proficiency with the Stealth skill, which lends well to classes like the Rogue or Ranger, as both rely heavily on stealth to carry out their actions.
Owlins also have superior darkvision. They can see in dim light up 120 feet as if it were daylight and in darkness as if it were dim light, but they can only see colors in various shades of gray. Unlike many other races that provide distinct ability score increases during character creation, Owlins get to choose which core stats they want to enhance. Owlins can increase one core stat by +2 and a second stat by +1, which means this particular character race works well with just about any class because the stats can be shaped to meet the demands of the class's stat requirements.
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Owlin Names in DnD
At this time, there are no official naming conventions for Owlin characters, which means players can get creative, perhaps even coming up with a naming convention all their own. Perhaps the Owlins' ancestors have always named new children after the notable deeds of their ancestors, or maybe their physical features inspire a name like Talon or Night Eye. This is the perfect opportunity to get even more creative while building the character and give them a name others won't soon forget.
Why You Should Play DnD as an Owlin
First and foremost, the Owlin is an incredibly versatile race because it slots well into just about any player class. They also have an air of Fey about them, which makes them as intriguing as they are adorable. Because of their ancient ties to the Feywild, their abilities are even more easily enhanced by taking on a feat like Fey Touched, which grants an additional +1 stat increase to Wisdom, Intelligence or Charisma, access to the Misty Step spell and one first level spell from the school of enchantment or divination.
In addition to their versatility, they also have that enhanced flying speed. This will not only give them an edge when it comes to activities like scouting and surveying the battlefield from a vantage point others can't reach, but also allow them to more easily get away from enemies as they fly up and away from dangerous battle situations. Their adaption to stealth will also make it much easier for these players to perform scouting and survey operations and report back to their party without being spotted by the enemy.
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