Homebrew Abyssal Machina Species Details

A small hum could be heard as Rainmaker hovered across the ocean, her glowing yellow eyes scanning the shoreline in curiosity

“The Overworld...I hope...I don't scare those who breathe...” She mused, waving the air around her. This was the first time the Abyssal was out of the ocean. "...this."

As soon as she made landfall, her thrusters blew away the sand beneath her. Rainmaker leaned forward slightly, feeling the sand beneath her. "I hope...whatever I bring back to the city may be useful..." Before long, a second set of thrusters could be heard behind her. "Oi, Rainmaker! Don't scurry off before me!" Rainmaker looked back at the other Abyssal. "Oh...Pyroxene, I thought you had long departed before me." 

Pyroxene laughed, slinging her arms around Rainmaker's back. "Come on now, I don't want to miss this adventure without a trusty crewmate. Besides, this new world may prove daunting for a lone seawolf~" She winked, Rainmaker was taken aback. "I...well, if you wish to follow me, I have no qualms...just...try to not be too...frightening."

— Reports from one of the first Expedition parties.

 

Shaped by their creators, the Abyssal Machina are constructs which primarily serve as the backbone of their creator's military. Although, with their creator's disappearance, their latest models of Abyssal Machina constructs are slowly upgrading themselves to become more self-sufficient and to preserve their creator's culture.

Made, not Birth

The Abyssal Machina, a recently discovered anomaly in the Ocean. The first questions to those who are curious about their existence is how they came to be, and how they are created. Those among the Abyssal simple state they are created through a process, though how exactly is more of a secret. Outwardly, they appear to be elven and human, depending on the model. However, their mechanical nature has left a few imprints on their appearance. Their entire body permeates with magical energies and their glowing blue cores could be seen beating underneath what could be considered their smooth, pale skin. Their glowing eyes follow the colour of their power core.

The Abyssal Standard

The majority of them have adopted more aquatic features to aide with their survivability in the ocean, with some of them having mechanical thrusters, fins and tendrils. Currently, there are four main types of Abyssal Machinas that are commonly seen in the Overworld. Krakens, are constructs who have forgo their legs for multiple sets of tendrils. Dybbuks, are those who have magically-powered thrusters in place of their legs, levitating off the ground. Usually, they are covered by a long dress to cover their thrusters. Nagas, are those who have eel-like tails. Those who have no extensive and obvious body modifications are called Humabyss.

Note, there are more types Abyssal Machinas that are not documented as they are unable to surface to the Overworld for a variety of reasons.

Curiosity of the Overworld

The Deep Blue. That is what the Abyssal Machina refer to the sea. They have no reason to leave their forlorn city, save for a few scouting parties to bring in the occasional news of their sea bound neighbours. Rarely they would ever question what is above the Deep Blue, or who roams it. Soon afterwards though, their curiosity piqued as a wreckage of a ship sunk near their city. Immediately, the more outspoken of their society sparked up a possibility of raising contact or exploring beyond the ocean's grasp.

Yet, a continual drive for adventure is found on some among them. Abyssal Machina's programming dictates the preservation of their creator's legacy. Although, some units in their ranks have ventured out as adventurers with a multitude of reasons pertaining to that reason.

Abyssal Machina Names

They are usually non-gendered in association, and use simple names like tracking numbers one may use for a robot like the Warforged. Sometimes, they would adopt nicknames which usually denotes the Sea or any aquatic activities.

Names: Whirlpool, Maelstrom, Riptide, Waves

The Abyss

In some settings, the DMs could make a setting where the Abyssal's creators were a war-like race of Aquatics and the Abyssals are created as weapons of wars. Long after their creators have perished, the Abyssal Machina could attempt to subvert the Oceans and Lands for their long dead master.

Abyssal Machina Traits

Your magical core hums loudly, as your artificial body enhances the traits that are bestowed upon you.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

A well looked after Abyssal Machina can live almost indefinitely. However, a damaged frame and a weakened core will begin to become a major problem between their first and third centuries.

Size

Abyssal Machina are smaller and lighter than humans, standing well under 5 feet tall and averaging almost 150 pounds. Your size is Medium to Small.

Darkvision

Accustomed to dark oceans and the unending darkness of the deep, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Mechanical Exoskeleton

Your AC is 10 + your Constitution modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC.

Speed

Your base walking and swimming speed is 30 feet.

Mechanical Body

You are immune to Diseases. You are resistant to Poison and Lightning damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.