Homebrew Forest Golem Species Details

Forest golems are diverse in their appearance, though all are characterized by the presence of trees, shrubbery, and stone across the surface of their bodies to varying degrees. Forest golems, on average, stand a considerable average of 13 feet (4 meters) tall, though have been known to be nearly 16 feet tall at their largest and only a bit over 10 feet at their smallest. Forest golems are known for their ability to shrink from their natural form to a smaller size which is less daunting to smaller races, a form which they are able to maintain for tremendous lengths of time.

Forest golems have just as broad a variety of statures as they do sizes, with some bulky and broad-shouldered while others are far more slender and even thin largely depending on the growth of the flora that lives on their bodies.

As forest golems grow elderly and pass on, they are reborn anew with their old memories shattered to give way for a new life.

Forest Golem Traits

Forest golems are diverse in their appearance, though all are characterized by the presence of trees, shrubbery, and stone across the surface of their bodies to varying degrees.

Ability Score Increase

A multitude of plants grow around and through your body, increasing your strength. With the interlocking rocks that make up the main structure of your being, you can take more of a beating that normal folk. Strength +1, Constitution +2

Natural Armor

You cannot wear armor due to your unusual frame and attunement to metal. While unarmored your Armor Class is equal to 12 + your Constitution modifier.

Dark Vision

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.

Elder Knowledge

 Due to your attunement to nature and longevity

Golem Nature

Your creature type is construct and plant. You do not need to eat or breathe. However, you require twice as much water as other characters. You also still benefit from healing spells and potions.