Homebrew Knightfolk Warforged Species Details

 

In terms of culture, the Knightfolk Warforged tend to place great value on honor, duty, and personal responsibility. Many are deeply committed to their personal code, often guided by the principles of their creators or a moral compass they develop for themselves. However, they are not without conflict, as their existence challenges the traditional boundaries of life and consciousness. Some struggle with the idea of being artificially created, while others embrace it as a part of their unique identity. Their longevity and resistance to aging or disease also grant them a unique perspective on the passage of time, often making them reflective and introspective. Despite being viewed with a mix of admiration, fear, and suspicion by other races, the Knightfolk Warforged have a growing presence in various societies, carving out roles for themselves as protectors, mercenaries, and adventurers.  The creation of the Knightfolk Warforged is steeped in myth, said to be the work of an ancient and forgotten deity of war and craftsmanship who sought to forge the perfect soldiers to wage eternal battles. According to legend, this god gathered the finest metals from the deepest mines, the purest essences of elemental fire, and the ancient magic that once flowed through the veins of the earth itself. With divine hands, they shaped each Knightfolk, breathing life into the cold metal and imbuing them with the spark of consciousness. The Warforged were designed not only for battle but as a testament to their creator’s power, each one a living manifestation of war’s relentless drive. However, as time passed and the wars faded into history, the god disappeared, leaving behind only the Knightfolk—perfect soldiers now seeking purpose beyond the endless conflict for which they were made, forever bound by their origins yet driven by a desire to find their own path.

 

Traits:

Age

As long as a knightfolker is maintained properly, they'll be able to survive for millions of years. However, if their core is damaged, they will eventually perish.

Ability Score Increase

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and a different one by 1, or increase three scores by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.

Creature Type

The creature type of a knightfolk is a construct.

Darkvision

Because of their robotic eyes, the knightfolk have darkvision up to 45 feet.

Language Translator

Because of their robotic minds, the knightfolk can translate all languages.  However, they must roll a check of a DC 14 to fully translate words, written or spoken.

Metalskin Resistances

Because of their armor, the knightfolks have resistances to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.  However, they have vulnerabilities to effects that can rust their armor and core, like cold, and psychic.

Limb Loss

While these warforged have tough skin, they can still lose limbs.  After a critical hit with a weapon or spell, they will either lose a leg(-10 speed) an arm (disadvantage on melee) or a head(Blinded.)  It takes one turn to grab and reattach a limb.