Homebrew Frostforged Species Details

Appearance:

The Frostforged stand tall and sturdy, resembling humanoid figures made predominantly of metal. Their bodies are forged from durable alloys, polished to a gleaming sheen, with intricate etchings and engravings decorating their surface. Their joints are reinforced with gears and pistons, allowing for fluid and precise movements. Crystalline elements embedded within their frames emit a soft, icy glow, adding an ethereal touch to their appearance.

Steam and Frost Abilities:

Being powered by steam, the Frostforged have internal boilers and mechanisms that generate and control steam pressure. This allows them to release jets of cold mist, creating a chilling aura around them. They can manipulate this mist to freeze objects or release blasts of icy vapor as a defensive measure.

Additionally, the Frostforged possess heightened resilience and durability due to their metallic bodies. They can withstand extreme temperatures, resist physical damage, and endure challenging environments that would be inhospitable to other races. They are immune to certain weather conditions and are capable of traversing icy terrains with ease.

Society and Culture:

The Frostforged have a structured society centered around craftsmanship, engineering, and the pursuit of knowledge. They value precision, innovation, and the mastery of magical and mechanical arts. Each Frostforged is specialized in a specific field, such as architecture, engineering, alchemy, or enchantment, and contributes to the betterment of their community.

Frostforged society is organized into guilds, each dedicated to a particular craft. These guilds collaborate to design and construct impressive structures, intricate mechanisms, and advanced technologies. They have a strong sense of unity and cooperation, often working together on grand projects that push the boundaries of their capabilities.

Interaction with Other Races:

The Frostforged approach other races with curiosity and a desire to learn. They are known for their patience, precision, and meticulousness in their interactions. While they may initially appear stoic or distant due to their mechanical nature, they possess a genuine appreciation for art, culture, and intellectual pursuits. They often form alliances with races that share their passion for invention and knowledge.

Frostforged individuals can vary in personality, as they develop unique quirks and traits over time. Some may adopt names and personas to facilitate communication with other races, while others embrace their mechanical nature and adopt titles or designations related to their craft or function.

Overall, the Frostforged are a race of sentient automatons who combine mechanical prowess, magical enchantments, and a thirst for knowledge. Their existence brings a balance of technology and mysticism to the world of Drekune, as they continue to advance their society through ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence in their chosen fields.

Frostforged Traits

The Frostforged are a race of sentient automatons who combine mechanical prowess, magical enchantments, and a thirst for knowledge.

Ability Score Increase

 The Frostforged possess heightened resilience and durability due to their metallic bodies.

Steam Release

 As an action, you can release a jet of cold mist from your body, creating a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. On a failed save, the creature takes cold damage equal to 1d6 + your Constitution modifier, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. The damage increases to 2d6 at 6th level, 3d6 at 11th level, and 4d6 at 16th level. Once you use this ability, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Mechanical Nature

You don't need to eat, drink, or breathe. You are immune to disease and do not require sleep, though you still require a short rest to regain hit points as normal.

Construct Resilience

 You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned and resistance to poison damage. You are also immune to exhaustion and the effects of magical sleep.

Repair Function

During a long rest, you can repair yourself. Regain hit points equal to your hit dice + your Constitution modifier.

Languages

 You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice.

Integrated Tools

You are proficient with one set of artisan tools of your choice.