Homing pigeons, larger and more muscular than the average pigeon, are prized avian messengers capable of traversing great distances. Trained in various regions, these birds are particularly favored in the Silver Dominion, Rivermond, Vikholm, and the Khein Dynasty. Though common in many places, they found little use in the perilous environs of the Nagan Empire, and their utility diminished in the technologically advanced Vache Kingdom, save for a select few. Their innate sense of direction and navigation prowess make them ideal for message-bearing tasks.
Among the various regions, the use of homing pigeons as messengers has become a time-honored tradition. These remarkable birds have proven their worth in delivering vital missives, important documents, and urgent communiques. Many establishments, spies, and commoners without magical resources rely on these avian couriers, cherishing their almost unerring ability to find their way home. Notably, the pigeons have also been used for darker purposes in the form of pigeon bombs, a recent invention disallowed in certain regions due to ethical concerns and the potential for misuse.
Ability:
The Homing Pigeon possesses a remarkable capacity to return to its roost, providing an 80% chance of returning safely after carrying a message. To determine the pigeon's return, roll a d100 after a designated number of days. On a roll of 20 or above, the pigeon returns safely. For rolls between 10-19, the pigeon returns but in an injured state, needing a long rest before reuse. In the case of a roll between 1-9, the pigeon fails to return.