Homebrew Feline-Forged Species Details

Gifted (though others would claim cursed) with consciousness via magic in the form of an intelligence equal to that of an average human, the feline-forged walks a narrow path between two worlds. They are forever removed from their humanoid life but are still driven by many of their old instincts and experiences.

Feline-forged are formed from a blend of organic and inorganic materials. Root-like cords infused with alchemical fluids serve as their muscles, wrapped around a framework of steel, darkwood, or stone. Armored plates form a protective outer shell and reinforce joints. Feline-forged share a common facial design, with a hinged jaw and crystal eyes. Beyond these common elements of feline-forged design, the precise materials and build of a feline-forged vary based on the purpose for which it was designed.

Although they were manufactured, feline-forged are living machines. Resting, healing magic, and the Medicine skill all provide the same benefits to feline-forged that they do to other humanoids.

Feline-Forged Traits

A feline-forged possesses natural speed and grace that any normal cat has, while being more durable and tough than their living counterparts.

Ability Score Increase

Feline-forged increase their Dexterity score by 2 and one other score of their choice by 1.

Age

A typical feline-forged is between two and thirty years old. The maximum feline-forged lifespan remains a mystery; so far, feline-forged have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.

Alignment

Feline-forged tend to be neutral in their outlook on life, taking little notice of anything beyond their own self interest. Although, life experiences and their heightened intellect might cause them to have a different opinion on matters.

Size

Feline-forged are Tiny size and can be manufactured to be up to twenty-four inches long.

Speed

A Feline-forged's base walking speed is 35' and their base climb speed is 20'.

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.

Sentry's Rest

When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal.

Darkvision

A Feline-forged has darkvision out to a range of 60'.

Feline Grace

Feline-forged have proficiency in the acrobatics skill.

Constructs of Magic

A Feline-forged can use Mage Hand as per the spell, with the following effects:

  • You may use this spell to perform finer functions that normally require hands, such as lifting a mug and taking a drink to writing a letter.
  • You also may use Mage Hand to wield a one-handed weapon. However, you cannot use this ability to extend the range of your weapon attack beyond five feet of your person. Additionally, two-handed and heavy weapons are too bulky and fail to be lifted if a Feline-forged attempts to manipulate them with this spell, as well as any item weighing heavier than ten pounds.

Claws

All Feline-forged deal slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage when they score a hit using an unarmed strike. You also use dexterity for attack and damage rolls with this attack, dealing 1d4 damage, plus your modifier. You have proficiency with this attack.

Nine Lives

As a reaction, an feline-forged can negate all damage from a fall. This ability can only be used once before requiring a long rest.

Quadruped Frame

While not wearing armor, your Armor Class is equal to 11 + your character's Dexterity modifier. Additionally, armor costs double to be made for you, due to your unusual body shape.

Languages

A Feline-forged can speak, read, and write Common. Additionally, Feline-forged can communicate with other felines in their own language, as if under a continuous speak with animals spell.

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