Homebrew Galvanic Mechamorph Species Details

Galvanic Mechamorphs are a unique and mysterious race of living machines, comprised of advanced technological circuitry. Their bodies are made up of morphable nanomachines that can rearrange themselves to alter appearance and function. Galvanic Mechamorphs typically have a metallic or crystalline appearance, and their bodies can shift and change in response to their surroundings.

Despite their mechanical nature, Galvanic Mechamorphs possess sentience and consciousness. They are driven by a desire for knowledge and understanding, often seeking to comprehend the intricacies of technology and magic in the worlds they inhabit.

Galvanic Mechamorphs often integrate seamlessly into humanoid societies, using their shape-shifting abilities to blend in. Some may adopt a specific appearance for social interactions, while others may choose a more utilitarian form for specific tasks. Their integrated tools and affinity for technology make them skilled artisans and inventors, contributing valuable expertise to any community.

In a party, a Galvanic Mechamorph serves as a versatile member, able to adapt to various challenges with their shape-shifting abilities. Their natural connection to technology and energy absorption can also prove valuable in encounters involving constructs or magical machinery. The mystery of their living construct nature often sparks curiosity and interest among other adventurers.

Galvanic Mechamorph Traits

As a Galvanic Mechamorph, you have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Shape-Shifting Circuitry

As an action, you can morph your form to change your appearance. This functions as the disguise self spell, with the following modifications:

• The transformation lasts for 1 hour.
• You can revert to your true form as a bonus action.

Technomorph Physiology

You have advantage on Intelligence (Investigation) checks involving technology.

Integrated Tools

You have proficiency with one set of artisan's tools of your choice.

Living Construct

You don't need to eat, drink, or breathe, but you can ingest food and drink if you wish. Instead of sleeping, you enter an inactive state for 4 hours each day. You do not dream in this state; you are fully aware of your surroundings and notice approaching enemies and other events as normal.

Energy Absorption

Once per short rest, when you are subjected to lightning or thunder damage, you can use your reaction to gain temporary hit points equal to the damage dealt.

Languages

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