Homebrew Clank Species Details
Clank
Clanks are sentient constructs forged from wood, metal, crystal, or ceramic, each uniquely designed for a purpose. Though mechanical in form, they possess true emotion, curiosity, and independence. Their modular bodies allow upgrades and replacements over time, granting resilience and adaptability. Rare and enigmatic, Clanks are often met with awe or suspicion, yet those who earn their trust find loyal allies and fascinating companions.
Clank Traits
Forged rather than born, Clanks are sentient constructs built from wood, metal, crystal, or ceramic. Each is uniquely designed for a purpose, yet all share resilience, adaptability, and curiosity. Their mechanical bodies grant them unusual immunities and integrated tools, while their personalities make them loyal allies and enigmatic companionsArcane Circuitry
Your body hums with latent magical energy. You can cast the Mending cantrip at will. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast Detect Magic once per long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
This trait ties into the idea that Clanks are engineered with enchantments and runes, not just gears and plating. It gives them a little magical utility without overshadowing their mechanical resilience.
Adaptive Plating
Your body can shift its defenses to meet threats.
• Once per long rest, you may choose one damage type (acid, cold, fire, lightning, or necrotic).
• You gain resistance to that damage type until the end of your next short or long rest.
Echo Core
Your mechanical heart resonates with stored energy.
• When you roll initiative, you gain temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus.
• At 5th level, this increases to twice your proficiency bonus.
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