Homebrew Epta Species Details

The locus of all druidic power lies in the earth, and sometimes, it stands up and walks around. In areas where ancient leylines of magic converge, and the crusty, outer shell of our world becomes electrified with with power, its only exhaust is sentience. This is how epta are born.

Epta are mounds of living rocks, said to be the first (and only naturally occuring) golems. The size and shape of individual epta vary, but all bear a flat faced, heptahedron head - a seven-sided geometrical rock with no natural cavity, dent, or furrow. Despite possessing no mouth, nose, ears, or internal organs, epta can see, speak, hear, smell, and feel like any other humanoid - theirs is simply a sentience born of magic over biology.

Despite lacking a typical “face”, epta are easy to discern from one another. The rivers of magic that grant them life run over their body in a glowing array of geometrical lines. On some epta, these lines glow, on others they are dull; some bear very few lines, and other carry thousands. Every epta’s body is different, in much the same way fingerprints are unique among humans. Many societies that revere druidic magic have adopted epta’s geometric markings into their own culture in the form of tattoos and decorative art.

The most striking element of the epta is their minds. Innate mathematical and technological virtuosos, epta delight in exploration of the natural world through a scientific lens. They are enamored by the patterns, statistics, and calculus that can be used to understand living systems — despite being born from magic, and innately magical beings, most seem drawn to a wholly scientific exploration of the world around them. Coupled with their titanic natural lifespan, they are often revered as great historians, scientists, wizards, and artificers.

Epta Traits

As an epta, you have the following traits:

Lifespan

Epta have no concept of childhood - they are born with fully realised minds, and can live for up to 1000 years.

Size

Epta tend to be impressively large relative to most Humanoids, but regions with more weathered landscapes birth smaller individuals. Epta can be anywhere from 2-8 feet tall. Your size is Medium or Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Geometric Insight

You have a startling intuition when it comes to mathematical and scientific observation and study. You are proficient with Navigator’s Tools, and have proficiency in two of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Sleight of Hand.

Leyline Conduit

The magic that flows like magma through the deep earth at our feet is what gives you life, and remains a source of your power. As a bonus action while touching the earth, dirt, stone, or living wood, you gain Temporary Hit Points equal to your Level. You can use this feature once, regaining a use any time you finish a Short or Long Rest.

Leyline Mastermind

While you have Temporary Hit Points, you can use your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier (whichever is highest) for all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.

Magical Construct

As a magical Construct, you have the following benefits:

• You don’t require food, water, or sleep to survive.
• When you take a Long Rest, you can remain conscious, but you must remain in an inactive, motionless state.
• Your magical nature allows you to receive benefits from healing magic that typically doesn’t affect Constructs, such as from the spells Cure Wounds and Spare the Dying, etc.

Immutable Form

You automatically succeed on saving throws to avoid effects that would alter your form, such as the polymorph spell, unless you allow them to affect you.

Languages

You speak Common and one other language of your choice.