Homebrew Fey-Fairy-Construct Species Details
It is currently thought they were the creation of an artificer named Thera. Having decided after a run-in with a group of fairies, that a single large Iron Defender was not as good as several smaller flying ones. So in an attempt to do this, she combined her skills in building an Iron defender and a homunculus. The results were more than she expected. The essence of what a fairy is was caught in that first spark of life when the construct was charged. And in her experiments, she created a new race one of fairy constructs. The fairies soon escaped her workshop and have been building more of their race ever since then.
Construct fairies have a history of being shunned by other fey races who deem themselves to be of more "natural" origins. This has often led to many unsettling and ill-willed acts against their race. As a result, construct fairies tend to avoid other fairies and fey races. But can often be found near gnomes and dwarfs tending to make their villages and homes underground in the same cave systems and tunnels they inhabit much to the annoyance of said gnomes and dwarfs. It is believed the fairies do this for easy access to the metals and gems they need for their replacement of parts
With an investigative and inquisitive nature, construct fairies are known to be more intellectual and mechanically inclined than the other fey races (Tho some still dispute if they truly are fey). They often exhibit an overzealous desire to learn how objects and machines function. And will often devise very elaborate mechanical pranks just to watch the parts work (Think Rube Goldberg machine). Their bodies are entirely mechanical and powered by a single life essence 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 and small birds. Since their bodies are all machines, this allows them to swap out or customize their parts throughout their existence. Many construct fairies sport intricate designs and vibrant color patterns. Because of their nature, they tend to be artificers or wizards.
Fey-Fairy-Construct Traits
FAIRY CONSTRUCT 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 and small birds. 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. Though they might fly to a height of 80 to 100+ feet inside caves, caverns, and tunnels where the wind can't blow them around, above ground, they rarely fly higher than 20 to 30 feet as the wind is around can blow them off course. You can not fly in heavy armor.
Darkvision:
Construct 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 the color of the gem that is their eyes.
Invisibilty:
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. This ability can be used a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifier +1 and never less than 1 per short or long rest.
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 (the versatile damage of that weapon also decreases by one size). You can touch multiple a total of 3 different items. At 3rd level and again at 9th level, you can choose one weapon type you are proficient in, the damage die does not decrease whenever you use Shrink on it and it does not count as one of your 3 items.
Constructed Resilience:
You were created to have remarkable fortitude, represented by the following benefits:
- You have an 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.
- Things that would harm a warforged or other constructs will affect you at an increased rate due to your diminutive size.
Ability score increase:
Your constitution score and Intelligence score are increased by 2.
Size:
Construct fairies are always tiny. Due to your diminutive size, your strength is reduced by 4.
Age and Life span:
Construct Fairies do not age by natural or magical means. They can however modify themselves to appear as any age desired. They can live for as long as they keep up with replacing worn parts.
Movement Speeds:
Due to their size, construct fairies only have a 15 ft. walk speed. However, when they utilize their wings, they can fly at 40 ft. Some construct fairies have made modifications to allow them to essentially fly underwater giving them a swimming speed of 20 ft.
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