Homebrew Gargoyle Species Details
The inanimate gargoyles that perch atop great buildings are inspired by these malevolent creatures of elemental earth that resemble grotesque, fiendish statues. A gargoyle lurks among masonry and ruins, as still as any stone sculpture, and delights in the terror it creates when it breaks from its suspended pose, as well as the pain it inflicts on its victims. Gargoyles cling to rocky cliffs and mountains, or roost on ledges in underground caves. They haunt city rooftops, perching vulture-like among the high stone arches and buttresses of castles and cathedrals, and they can hold themselves so still that they appear inanimate. Able to maintain this state for years, a gargoyle makes an ideal sentry.
Gargoyle Traits
Your gargoyle character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects the purpose for which your character was built.False Appearance
While you remain motionless, you are indistinguishable from an inanimate statue. No perception check is able to see your true form.
dark vision
Your sight was conjured up through the same magic that created you, making your gaze piercing. 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 colour in darkness, only shades of gray.
natural armor
Natural Armor. While not wearing armor, your armor class equals 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can equip a shield and still gain this benefit.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your intelligence score increases by 1.
Age
Age. Gargoyles are all created mature, able to serve and fight the moment they come into existence. They do not age, however due to being made of stone may eventually erode and weather into nothingness.
Alignment
Most warforged take comfort in order and discipline, tending toward law and neutrality. But some have absorbed the morality, or lack thereof, of the beings with which they served.
Size
Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier:
Size modifier = 2d6
Height = 5 feet + 10 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in pounds = 270 + (4 × your size modifier)
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your flying speed is twenty
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.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
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