Homebrew Etherforged Species Details

Etherforged

"I am a tool, crafted for a purpose," the Etherforged declared, their voice echoing with an almost mechanical precision. "My existence is defined by the will of my creator. Until their last breath, I am theirs to command."

The Etherforged are beings of arcane energy contained within metallic forms, each created with a specific purpose in mind. Their existence is inextricably linked to their creators, to whom they are magically bound for the duration of their creator's life. This bond dictates their actions and loyalties, shaping their personalities and motivations. While their creators live, Etherforged are driven to fulfill their intended function, whether it be as guardians, scholars, artisans, or something else entirely. Once their creators pass, the Etherforged are left to grapple with their newfound freedom and the question of their own identity.

Living Metal and Magic

Etherforged are formed from a blend of physical materials and potent arcane energies. Their metallic forms, often humanoid in shape, serve as conduits for this energy. Visible traces of this magic often manifest as glowing eyes, shimmering auras, or wisps of arcane vapor escaping from joints and seams. Their forms can vary in design, though they often share a similar streamlined aesthetic, reflecting their connection to the arcane.

Although created, Etherforged are considered living beings. They can experience emotions, though they may express them differently than other races. They can be affected by healing magic, and they require rest, albeit in a unique way.

Etherforged Personality

The personality of an Etherforged is often a reflection of their intended purpose and the will of their creator. Some are stoic and obedient, perfectly fulfilling their designated role. Others may chafe under the constraints of their bond, yearning for the freedom to explore their own desires and aspirations. Even those who seem perfectly content in their servitude may harbor secret dreams of independence.

The death of their creator marks a profound turning point in an Etherforged's existence. They are suddenly free from their magical bond, but often lack a clear sense of direction or purpose. Some may continue to pursue the goals set for them by their creators, while others seek out new paths and identities. This period of transition can be challenging, as they struggle to reconcile their past servitude with their newfound autonomy.

Etherforged do not have biological sexes, though they may adopt gender identities based on their experiences and interactions with other races.

Quirks

Etherforged, due to their unique nature, limited active periods, and the influence of their creators, can exhibit unusual quirks and behaviors. The Etherforged Quirks table below provides some examples.

Etherforged Quirks

d8	Quirk
1	You constantly refer to your creator's teachings, even in irrelevant situations.
2	You struggle with the concept of free will and often second-guess your own decisions.
3	You are fiercely loyal to anyone you perceive as an authority figure.
4	You have difficulty relating to individuals who have not experienced a similar bond.
5	You are obsessed with completing the task you were originally created for, even if it no longer has any practical purpose.
6	You secretly resent your creator for defining your existence.
7	You are haunted by visions or memories of your creation.
8	You are driven by a need to prove your worth beyond your original purpose.

Etherforged Names

Etherforged often choose names that reflect their connection to magic, their purpose, or their creator. Some adopt names inspired by arcane symbols, while others choose names that resonate with their personality or goals. Some may even take on a name given to them by their creator.

Etherforged Names: Arcane, Cipher, Conduit, Echo, Flux, Glyph, Guardian, Lumina, Meridian, Nexus, Obsidian, Prism, Rune, Scribe, Shard, Sigil, Spark, Tesseract, Void, Whisper.

Etherforged Traits

Your warforged character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects the purpose for which your character was built.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

A typical warforged is between two and thirty years old. The maximum warforged lifespan remains a mystery; so far, warforged have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.

Alignment

Most warforged take comfort in order and discipline, tending toward law and neutrality. But some have absorbed the morality, or lack thereof, of the beings with which they served.

Size

Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier:

Size modifier = 2d6

Height = 5 feet + 10 inches + your size modifier in inches

Weight in pounds = 270 + (4 × your size modifier)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Etherial Fortitude

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.

Unsleeping

 They do not need to sleep, and are immune to effects that would force them to sleep. Instead, they enter a meditative state for 4 hours, remaining fully aware of their surroundings.

bonded Armor

Your body has built-in defensive layers, which can be enhanced with armor:

• You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
• You can don only armor with which you have proficiency. To don armor other than a shield, you must incorporate it into your body over the course of 1 hour, during which you remain in contact with the armor. To doff armor, you must spend 1 hour removing it. You can rest while donning or doffing armor in this way.
• While you're active, the armor incorporated into your body can’t be removed against your will.

Etherial Spezialisation

You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice.

Languages

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

Arcane Strike

On a hit with a Spell- or Weaponattack, you can add 1d4 force damage

you can use this feature proficiency bonus times per day.