Homebrew Foreclamer Species Details

Foreclaimers are an ancient race of elves which disappeared over 2,500 years ago. They were solely focused on the advancement of their technology and physiology. Most of their science is based on the power harvested from the sun, which they use to power machines and enhance their own bodies. The energy they harvested from the sun was stored in large power crystals, basically batteries, which were then used as parts of machines. It is unknown how they acquired such advanced technology, or how the crystals were used to enhance their lifespans, or why they went extinct. Foreclaimers could not perceive the concept of empathy or many emotions in general. However, contrary to their lack of empathy, they were a society without currency or trade. Each member had assigned duties from their current elected leader, more often than not the head scientist, which contributed to the progression of their society.

Foreclaimers are extremely efficient and focused on their work. Their goal is advancing their civilization by advancing technology and biology, using energy harvested from the sun and even souls. Distractions or interruptions are not tolerated and removed quickly. Foreclaimers do not possess the concept of empathy, or artistic creativity. To them, these are inefficient social constructs that do not belong in their society. If a member of society is crippled, disabled, or injured beyond simple care, they are left to die and disposed of unceremoniously. They don't grieve losses and don't hold funerals, as those emotions are merely a distraction from their important work. When a Foreclaimer reaches adulthood, they are put through a medical procedure where the socket for the power crystal is surgically inserted, and then powered up. Foreclaimers tend to themselves and do not get along with any other races, reinforced by the fact that they lack the concept of empathy. They may establish a relationship with members of another race if it furthers their goals, but more likely they will simply destroy them through highly efficient warfare instead. Foreclaimers establish huge cities where the lands support their goals through either resources or tactical location. Most of their society is located in a single city in the jungle, as that's most efficient, with only a few outposts for exploration. Foreclaimers do not believe in deities, nor follow any established religions. They only care about their work and facts.

When powered: Foreclaimers were originally elves that have enhanced and augmented themselves using their sun-based technology. They are on average 6'6" tall with a muscular, yet slim physique. Their skin is mostly grey, with golden glowing lines throughout reminiscent of circuitry. A 3" long power crystal of various colors sits above where their navel would be. These crystals are the source of their enhanced power and golden glowing lines. It can be freely removed from its socket.

Unpowered: When a Foreclaimer's power crystal is removed from its socket, they begin to grow weak and Their lines also disappear. If left unpowered for more than a year, they will slowly begin to degrade over the course of 100 years, eventually reducing their lifespan by half. A Foreclaimer who has been unpowered for more than a year can begin to gain negative effects such as memory loss, developing strange obsessions or habits, and at worst growing feeble.

Foreclamer Traits

Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of technology and biological refinement.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2. Additionally, you may increase your Strength or Charisma by 1

Age

Foreclaimers reach adulthood at 110 years and can be up to 900 years old when powered. Some are said to have lived on as long as they can keep obtaining power crystals though.

Alignment

Foreclaimers do not possess empathy and are therefore neutral.

Size

Foreclaimers are typically between 6'2" to 6'8" tall with a muscular but slim physique. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Trance

Elves don’t need to 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.

Solar Powered

If powered, you do not need to sleep nor can you be put to sleep from magical effects or otherwise.

Observant

You are proficient in the Perception and Investigation skills.

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.

Lack of Empathy

Foreclaimers do not possess empathy or compassion for other beings. Your charisma is reduced by 2