Homebrew Clockwork Fairy Species Details
Inquisitive and charming, Clockwork fairies are known to be on the more intellectual side of the fae races. They often exhibit an over zealous desire to learn how objects and machines function. Their bodies are entirely mechanical and powered by a single life essence core crystal embedded into their chests. Their wings are made with ultra thin poly mesh and designed to look similar in nature to that of a variety of insects. Since their bodies are all machine, this allows them to swap out or customize their parts throughout their existence. Many clockwork fairies sport lavish designs and intricate colors as symbols of status in their communities.
It is currently unknown how they came in to existence, however longstanding rumors speculate that they were the creation of the Mad Alchemist Zalazane given as a gift to the The Undying Court in order to win over their favor.
Clockwork fairies have a long history of being shunned by other face races who deem themselves be of more "natural" origins. This has often lead to many unsettling and ill-willed acts against their race, ultimately resulting in their persecution for several centuries. It wasn't until The Last War when a group of six clockwork fairies fended off a targeted attack on Queen Thelania that they were truly recognized among the fae races. Ever since the incursion the queen has personally seen to it that all clockwork fae be treated fairly and given full rights in The Faerie Court.
Clockwork Fairy Traits
Clockwork Fairies gain the following racial traits.Mechanical Wings
Your wings are made with ultra thin poly mesh and designed to look similar in nature to that of a variety of insects. They can be customized however you wish and even be changed out with the help of an artificer. In addition, they can be folded up into the back of your body perfectly hiding their existence.
Invisibility
You can turn yourself invisible at will by causing your body to refract light off your exterior. This lasts until you attack, cast a spell, fall unconscious, or willingly end it.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score and Intelligence score increases by 2.
Age
Clockwork Fairies do not age by natural or magical means. They can however modify themselves to appear as any age desired.
Alignment
Clockwork Fairies generally maintain a true neutral alignment, with the notion that to truly understand how something works one must analyze and think out side the box.
Size
Due to their design blueprints, clockwork fairies are always tiny.
Speed
Due to their size, clockwork fairies only have a 10 ft. walk speed. However, when they utilize their wings, they can fly at 40 ft.
Darkvision
Clockwork fairies eyes activate an automatic darkvision effect once it gets dark enough to warrant the need. When this is activated they can see up to 60 ft. as if it were bright light. However, they cannot discern colors during this time as everything is viewed in shades of green.
Clockwork Programming
You gain proficiency with Intelligence saving throws. You also gain proficiency with Investigation and Perception checks.
Shrink
You can touch an object that is sized for a Medium or Small creature and shrink it to a size appropriate for your tiny hands. If the object is a weapon, decrease the damage die by one size unless it has the finesse or light weapon properties (the versatile damage of that weapon also decreases by one size). You can touch multiple objects if they are the same type. At 3rd, 9th, and 15th levels, you can choose one weapon type you are proficient in, the damage die does not decrease whenever you use Shrink on it.
Constructed Resilience
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.
- You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe.
- You are immune to disease.
- You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
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