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UA 2022 Cleric and Revised Species

Unearthed Arcana

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Noncanon

Unofficial Description: Ardlings are humanoids infused with celestial power. They are visibly distinct from humans in that they have heads that resemble animal heads (crocodile, hawk, etc.)

Ardling Traits

Ardling  (pointer) 

Creature Type. Humanoid

Size. Small, Medium. About 3-4 (Small) or 4-7 feet tall (Medium), chosen when you select this Character Species

Speed. 30 feet

Life Span. 200 years on average

Senses. Normal

As a Ardling, you have these special traits.

Animal Ancestry. Summary: You gain benefits based on your Celestial animal ancestry:

Climber (Bear, Cat, Lizard, Squirrel). Gain climb speed and damaging unarmed strike.

Flyer (Bat, Eagle, Owl, Raven). Use reaction to avoid falling damage and boost your jump.

Racer (Deer, Dog, Horse, Triceratops). Increased Dash speed.

Swimmer (Crocodile, Dolphin, Frog, Shark). Swim speed, extended holding of breath, and cold resistance.

Divine Magic. Summary: Gain thaumaturgy or other divine spell cantrip.

Keen Senses. Boost perception.

Sources and Notes

• a deprecated version was published in UA 2022 Character Origins

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—Notice on most 5e Unearthed Arcana PDFs