Dungeons & Dragons Kenku Warlock Miniature

A Kenku Warlock in *Dungeons & Dragons* combines the characteristics of the Kenku race and the Warlock class. Kenku are flightless bird-like humanoids cursed with the inability to speak their own words or fly. Instead, they mimic sounds they've heard, from voices to environmental noises. This mimicry extends to their actions, making them excellent spies, thieves, or infiltrators. They are known for their cunning and resourcefulness, relying on their sharp minds and ability to imitate others.

As a Warlock, a Kenku makes a pact with a powerful otherworldly being, such as a Fey, Fiend, or Great Old One, in exchange for magical power. Warlocks typically rely on their Charisma for casting spells, but a Kenku’s innate secrecy and mimicry make for a unique take on the class. They use their pact’s magic alongside their talents for deception, impersonation, and stealth. The relationship between the Kenku and their patron could be intriguing, given their curse and potential thirst for power, autonomy, or revenge.

Their spellcasting is flavored by their mimicry, perhaps with spells spoken in voices they've heard. Invocations, a Warlock’s class feature that grants magical abilities, can make them even more deceptive or dangerous. Kenku Warlocks often thrive in roles where trickery, information gathering, and manipulation are key, blending magic with subterfuge. The curse of the Kenku—lacking original creativity—might drive them to seek out pacts, hoping to break free from it, which adds depth to their motivations.