Homebrew Ironites (Robots) Species Details

Built long ago by a forgotten race, Ironites are living constructs with an iron shell and powered by magic.  Ironites are one of the more intelligent races in the D&D multiverse and have a sense of curiosity towards the other races and the rest of the world.  

Ironite society is built off of innovation.  Walking among an Ironite settlement the only sound you would hear is the crunch of the grinding gears of their automated machines and the hum of magical items powering their society.

Isolated Society

Since they were cut off for many centuries, Ironites society is still very isolated and different from other races.  They find it strange that other races haven't accustomed to magic as much as they have and see others as a bit backwards. 

Seeing the World

Curious and calculating, many Ironites might take up adventuring as a way to learn more about the surrounding world.  Ironites approach adventuring from a very scientific standpoint and will see anything they discover as a way to improve themselves.  Other adventures will find Ironites strange  but a bit ammusing to be around

 

 

Ironites (Robots) Traits

Your Ironite character has certain characteristics in common with other Ironites

Iron Plating

Because of your exterior shell, you gain a +1 bonus to your Armor Class.  However you can not wear Heavy Armor.

Artificer's Lore

You have proficiency with Arcana and Alchemict's Supplies.

Innate Magic

You know the Thunderclap cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Pyrotechnics spell once per day. When you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Call Lightning spell once per day. INT is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and an ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Limited lifespan

Ironites break down within 50 years.

Alignment

Ironites tend to be lawful to their programing.

Size

Ironites are between 5 and 7 feet tall.  They count as medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Living Construct

Even though you were constructed, you are a living creature. You are immune to disease. You do not need to eat or breathe, but you can ingest food and drink if you wish. Instead of sleeping, you enter an inactive state for 4 hours each day. You do not dream in this state; you are fully aware of your surroundings and notice approaching enemies and other events as normal.

Languages

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