Homebrew Wooden Construct Species Details
In the worlds where the boundaries between man and machine blur, the clockwork constructs stand as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its people. These sentient beings are not born of flesh and blood but crafted with precision and imbued with arcane vitality. Their existence raises questions about the nature of consciousness and the limitless potential of invention.
Constructs are mechanical beings crafted with intricate, often clockwork-like machinery, resembling humanoid forms. They can be made of various materials, such as brass, steel, or enchanted alloys, though this variation is made of wood or enchanted wood. Their bodies are commonly adorned with elaborate gears, cogs, or glowing runes that emit a soft, ethereal light. Clockwork constructs often have humanoid faces with expressive eyes and mouths.
They possess consciousness, intelligence, and emotions, much like humans. Their minds are powered by the arcane energies that animate them. Despite their mechanical nature, constructs display diverse personalities, from introspective and analytical to passionate and artistic. Constructs can replicate certain aspects of life, such as eating, drinking, and even sleeping to integrate with organic societies.
Wooden Construct Traits
Wooden Constructs are a very defense-oriented race, crafted by their masters or creators to defend them, a people, or location.Arcane Integration
Arcane runes and enchantments are woven into their mechanical bodies, allowing them to perform magic and manipulate arcane energies.
You can choose a single Spell from the Wizard Spell List, which you can cast a number of times equal to your Intelligence Modifier.
Intelligence is your Spellcasting Stat.
At higher levels. At level 5, 10, and finally 15, you gain an extra Wizard Spell.
Ingenious Creations
Constructs have an innate aptitude for invention and engineering, often contributing significantly to the world's technological progress.
You gain a passive magical detection around you with a 5 ft radius.
At higher levels. At level 5, 7, 10, 12, and finally 15, this increases by 5 ft.
Resilience
You were created to have remarkable fortitude, represented by the following benefits:
- You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned and you have resistance to poison damage.
- You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe, although many constructs pretend to do so to integrate with organic life.
- You are immune to disease.
- You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep, although many constructs pretend to do so to integrate with organic life.
Mystical Essence
Your body is infused with a mystical essence that grants you the ability to cast the Mage Hand cantrip at will without requiring components.
At 3rd level, you can cast the Identify spell once per day without expending a spell slot.
Clockwork Precision
You have proficiency with Tinker's Tools. Additionally, you have advantage on Intelligence (History) checks related to ancient or magical technology.
Translator
You can speak, read, and write Common and three other languages of your choice.
Puppet Preservation
Your will can not be commanded by those that aren't your creator.
You can not be willed or controlled against your will.
Agile Toy
Your crafted limbs have a dexterity no rogue could ever duplicate.
Three times per Short Rest, you can make a Dexterity Saving Throw against a non-magical melee or ranged attack targeting you.
If you succeed, you roll out of the way of the incoming danger up to 10 ft away, moving at least 5 ft.
If you fail, you take half damage from the attack and can only move 5 ft.
You can not use this feature against attacks that are a critical hit.
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