Homebrew Chronomaton Species Details
Physical Description: Chronomatons are a humanoid race of clockwork creatures made of brass, steel, and other metals. They are generally tall and slender, with intricately designed bodies that are both beautiful and functional. Their joints are precise and smooth, and their movements are often described as graceful and fluid. Their faces are usually simple and mask-like, with glowing eyes that change color to reflect their mood or status.
Society and Culture: Chronomatons were created by a long-lost civilization of artificers who sought to create the perfect race of beings. They were designed to be self-sufficient, with advanced clockwork mechanisms that allow them to power themselves using magic or other sources of energy. Chronomatons are generally solitary beings, but they are not hostile to other races and are often willing to work with them to achieve common goals.
Chronomaton Traits
Chronomatons have several abilities and traits that make them uniqueAbility Score Increase
Chronomatons gain a +2 bonus to their Dexterity score, reflecting their mechanical precision and agility. They also gain a +1 bonus to either their Intelligence or Wisdom score, reflecting their advanced clockwork minds and their ability to absorb and process large amounts of data.
Clockwork Nature
Chronomatons do not need to eat, sleep, or breathe. They are immune to poison and disease, but they are vulnerable to spells and effects that target constructs.
Mechanical Precision
Chronomatons have advantage on Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks and on ability checks made to disable traps or open locks.
Energy Absorption
Chronomatons can absorb energy from spells and other sources of magical energy. Once per long rest, they can use their reaction to gain temporary hit points equal to the spell's level or the amount of energy absorbed.
Multi-tool Appendages
Chronomatons have a variety of tools built into their bodies, including retractable blades, grappling hooks, and other useful devices. They have proficiency with one type of artisan's tools of their choice.
Clockwork Resistance
Chronomatons have resistance to lightning damage and advantage on saving throws against being stunned or paralyzed.
Size
Chronomatons are Medium-sized creatures, standing between 5 and 7 feet tall. Their bodies are generally slim and streamlined, but their metallic frames can make them somewhat heavy and cumbersome.
Age
Chronomatons are built to last, and they do not age in the same way that organic beings do. However, they do require regular maintenance and repair to keep functioning properly. Chronomatons are typically "born" fully-formed and ready to go, and they can potentially live for centuries if properly cared for.
Languages
Chronomatons can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of their choice.
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