Homebrew Axiomite Species Details

"I have never imagined such architecture possible,”  Geladrial said softly. The day’s venture had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams.The companions stood on a high cliff over the fabled city of Axiom. 

Rather than being a single, uniform city, Axis consists of millions of settlements arranged next to, around and inside each other in a complex and elegant pattern. These constituent cities are often connected by portals to ease travel between them. Among the largest of these sub-cities is Aktun, the capital of Axis itself. Aktun connects to several other districts of Axis, such as the Citadel of Resplendent Clockwork; beneath Aktun proper lies the underground labyrinth of Duskfathom.

— Stonefather Torgath & Terrance Hickman, Dragons of Autumn Twilight

Axiomites (pronounced AK-see-oh-mite) are creatures of pure law, living incarnations of the Godmind that brought the eternal city of Axis into existence. They are Axis' first inhabitants, and serve as the lords, caretakers, and architects of the city.

Form and Function

The true form of Axiomites is that of glowing clouds of golden, crystalline dust. The clouds move and contort on their own accord, temporarily congealing into twisting lines of mathematical symbols and complex tangles of equations. Each Axiomite is actually a construct of living, intelligent mathematics approximating a humanoid shape.

However, axiomites usually take a variety of outward forms of metallic, idealised, perfect humanoids of all descriptions including humans, elves, tieflings, dwarves, halflings, giants, and even gnomes. Non-humanoid axiomites also exist, but are rarely seen and usually stay in the depths of Axis. Their true forms can be seen briefly whenever the axiomites move or perform any complex actions.

Elves’ coloration encompasses the normal human range and also includes skin in shades of copper, bronze, and almost bluish-white, hair of green or blue, and eyes like pools of liquid gold or silver. Elves have no facial and little body hair. They favor elegant clothing in bright colors, and they enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry.

A Timeless Perspective

Axiomites are functionally immortal, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often interested in the workings of the world rather than active  participants. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art, Axiomites are focused and utterly relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them.

Like the branches of a ancient oak, Axiomites are rigid and methodical in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They would rather resolve a conflict without the need for violence but when the need arises, Axiomites reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, and strategy.

Realm of Logic

Most Axiomites dwell within the plane of Axiom, the plane sits adjacent to they Feywild Axiomites do not care for hunting or gathering rather they have other residents do that for them, their skill and magic and artifice allow them to support themselves without the need for such tasks. They are expert artisans, crafting finely worked clothes and art objects. Their contact with outsiders is usually limited, though a few Axiomites venture from their home to gather new knowledge or pursue an unknowable goal.

Axiomites encountered outside their own lands are commonly venturing for the aforementioned unknowable agendas. Nobles who find out an Axiomite resides within their realm try and barter for their expertise usually to teach a child their many skills to better prepare them for rulership.

Exploration and Adventure

Axiomites take up adventuring out of necessity. Since they are so long-lived, they can get bored within their own realm leading to centuries of exploration and discovery. They dislike the pace of regular society, which is comparatively unrefined and prone to non-function, so they find careers that let them establish regime and improve functionality. Axiomites do take joy in displaying their superior craftsmanship and tactical acumen, only the dwarves are superior in this regard a fact most Axiomites vehemently disagree with. 

Cold Calculations

Although they can be apathetic, Axiomites are generally gracious even to those who fall short of their exacting expectations—which is most non-axiomites. Still, they can find good in just about anyone.

Dwarves. “Dwarves are dull, clumsy oafs. But what they lack in humor, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that can rival that of Axis.”

Halflings. “Halflings are people of simplicity, and that is not a quality to scorn. They’re genuine and kind, they care for each other and tend their gardens, and they have proven themselves tougher than they seem when the need arises.”

Humans. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have accomplished, and you have to appreciate their achievements.

Axiomite Traits

Your Axiomite has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of experimentation and adaptation.

Crystalline Dust Form

You can cast the gaseous form spell once using this trait. You regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2 and Dexterity increases by 1.

Age

Although Axiomites are 'born' fully grown, the Axiomite understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass knowledge and experience. An Axiomite typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be millennia old.

Alignment

Axiomites love structure and regime, so they lean strongly toward the structural aspects of lawful. They value structure and see it as a necessity for a healthy society thus they tend towards Neutral as they do not take personal circumstances into consideration when the structure of their society has been breached. Some are known to be lenient seeing the other races do not fully understand how to be a healthy member of society they take action to ensure they are adjusted to be of benefit.

Size

Axiomites range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to darkness of lower Axiom, 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.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Cold Logic

You have immunity to being charmed.

Trance

Axiomites don’t sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is “trance.”) While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.