Fukuro (5e Race)

Toshiro waded through the underbrush, tense with anticipation. He'd been preparing for this night's activities for two days, and still felt unready. Straw and other nesting detritus stuck to his talons as he waded out of the cave and into the dark of the forest. The mother Luna was out in strength, and her power called to him. A light and dry summer breze began to light the incense and chant the incantation of old.
The life of the Fukuro is spent on the ground, far from the skies where their ancestors dwell. There exists no great empire for the Fukuro to call home, instead they spend their lives carving out existences amongst the larger races villages, or forming tight-knit communities deep within ancient forests. Some Fukuro use their great wisdom and set out on pilgrimages for knowledge, while other use their hunting prowess and pursue great bounties and trophies.

Feathered and Wise

Averaging a height of 3-4 feet tall, Fukuro are often ignored or unnoticed in their day to day lives. Their smaller stature and oft quiet demeanor make the Fukuro inoffensive or otherwise unimportant to most.
The Fukuro don't mind this lack of distinction, as this detachment from the day-to-day perils of society allows them to focus on their own improvement and growth. Their hollow bones make the Fukuro rather light-weigh despite any changes in physical build they may have due to lifestyle. They tend to average 40-50 pounds. Fukuro color varies depending on their ancestry. This can range from snowy white to various forest camouflage patterns. They take great care to keep clean, as they believe their cleanliness represents their community. Their eye color nearly always is yellow or orange - however very rarely other colors are seen.

Fukuro Names

When a Fukuro is hatched, they are given a nest-name, known only to members of their flock. They then enter into schooling and training with the other chicks of the flock. On the tenth anniversary of their lunar phase, they are taken to the elders of the clan and given training in the lore and history of their people. After a year of training, the individual is allowed to pick a name. This name is what they will be known by to the outside world, members of the other flocks, and new aquaintances. The Fukuro keep their nest-names well guarded. The names are chosen based on history or personal taste, and their surnames are based on the lunar phase of their birth.
Surnames:
New Moon: Darkmoon, Darksky, Blackeye, Hollowheart
Crescent Moon: Sliverside, Whitecresent, Bowlight
Gibbous Moon: Lighteye, Quartershines, Eggshine
Full Moon: Fullheart, Brighteye, Lunason, Moondottir
Variations: Bloodheart, Harvestson, Whitehalo

Nest Names: FeatherBottom, CrookedClaw, ChipBeak, LightWing, SpottedFeather, PurpleEyes, BlackTalon.

Fukuro Traits

Your Fukuro has traits in common with all other Fukuro.
Ability Score Increase. Your wisdom score increases by 2.
Age. A Fukuro reaches adulthood at 15 and lives to be about 50.
Alignment. Most Fukuro lean to Neutral Good. They attempt to keep out of the major conflics of the other races, but will not hesitate to defend those they find honorable or call friends. There are rare outcast Fukuro who have performed terrible deeds.
Size. Fukuro range from 3-4 feet tall, and weigh 40 to 50 pounds. They are small creatures.
Speed. Your base speed is 25 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright, and can see in darkness as if it were dim light. You cannot see color, only shades of grey.
Moon Dance. Once per long rest, you can, as a Bonus Action, dance or pray to the moon for aid.
This aid comes in one of three forms:

• Surge of Vitality. You heal yourself for 1d6 + your Wisdom modfier.
  

• Glaem of Inspiration. You are granted a +2 bonus to one skill check.
  

• Predatory Insight. You are granted advantage and a +2 to hit and damage on single attack.
  

This ability can be used one additional time per night at levels 6, 12 and 18.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Auran. Fukuro place great value on written histories and encourage journal keeping.
Subrace. There are several kinds of Fukuro, based on ancient bloodlines. Choose one subrace from the options below.

Fukuro Subraces

Snowfall

Descending from the Snowy Owl, you're most at home in frigid weather. As one of the larger subraces of the Fukuro, you're a skilled hunter, using your strength to bring down your prey. Your kin are often warriors, defenders, or explorers.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength increases by 1.
Frosthearted. You have advantage on saving throws versus the effects of cold whether magical or mundane.

Horned Ones

Descending from the Great Horned Owl, your ancestors were a symbol of wisdom and intelligence. Despite being the largest of the subraces, your strengths lie entirely within the Academic. You take great enjoyment from puzzles, riddles, and thought pursuit of the scholastic arts.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence increases score by 1.
Extra Language. You can speak, read, and write one additional language of your choice.
Bookish. You are proficient in one field of Intellectual pursuit (Arcana, History, Nature, etc).

Shrillguard

Descending from the Screech Owl, your ancestors were hardy, cave dwelling, and resilient. The Shrillguard lend themselves towards stoicism. They are stalwart, and unlike their ancestors, very reserved and quiet. The Shrillguard are sought after for defense of nests.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1.
Stalwart. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cannot put you to sleep.
Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against fear.

Ghostclan

Descending from the Barn Owl, or Ghost owl, your ancestors were known for stealth, speed and quietness.
Your kin have adapted well to being spymasters, or scouts.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity Score increases by 1.
Camouflage. The patterns of your plumage give you advantage to stealth checks when standing still, or moving in low-light or darkness.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30ft.