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''For information on the autom race itself, see [[autom]].'' |
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== About == |
== About == |
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Automs are a form of construct originally constructed |
[[Autom|Automs]] are a form of construct originally constructed to serve and defend the city of [[Sneerwell]] in [[Isonhound]] by [[Colin Pendergras]], who had worked with [[Atnas]] and [[Snow]] to develop [[warforged]], an achievement that was was expedited by the accidental construction of the first [[protoforged]], the Autom Lord, in 692 PR. While Snow was thrilled, Colin had been striving to create a reliable machine to bring security to his kingdom and gold to his coffers, not an independent creature with a soul. |
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Persevering, he succeeded in 705 PR with a bulky construct that followed arbitrary verbal commands issued by the bearer of a bluestone control device. After a few months of rapid, agile development of improved versions, he had put dozens of automs in the hands of the Sneerwell City Watch, and within a few years he had sold hundreds of units to the [[The Friends of Kragnux|Friends of Kragnux]] and other parties across Isonhound. |
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Even if the Autom becomes sentient, many of the bindings may have stripped away the memories of the spirit, leading many newly sentient Automs to go off on journeys of self discovery to either find their lost memories or to come to terms with their new existence. During the War of the Forge many free Automs suffered discrimination from other humanoids and joined the fight to secure their right to individuality. |
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Occasionally, an [[autom]] gains sentience and takes on adventures of its own. These automs are generally not subject to bluestone control. When When playing as an autom, please follow the statistics below. |
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Even when broken of their creator’s bonds, a Bluestone can still work on a sentient Autom. A Bluestone is a magical gem created by Colin Pendergras from sapphire and [[Wovenstone]] to forcefully control Automs. Many sentient Automs have spent their lives working to hunt down and destroy the remaining Bluestones to finally free their kind from servitude. |
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When playing as an Autom, please follow the statistics below. |
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==Racial Features== |
==Racial Features== |
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'''Ability Score Increase.''' Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 2, but your Dexterity score decreases by 1. |
'''Ability Score Increase.''' Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 2, but your Dexterity score decreases by 1. |
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'''Age.''' Automs can last for hundreds of years so long as their bodies do not suffer irreparable damge. |
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'''Age.''' The first Automs were built around the year 710 PR and many more have been built since then. Some sentient Automs see themselves as the age of their body while others may see themselves as the age of their spirits. So far, Automs have shown no signs of deterioration due to age outside of a need for minor bodily upkeep. |
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'''Alignment.''' |
'''Alignment.''' Autom alignments can be anywhere on the spectrum but tend toward neutrality. Some do still cling to the lawful programming that formed the body they inhabit. |
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'''Size.''' Automs have been constructed for many |
'''Size.''' Automs have been constructed for many types of tasks. Your size is Medium or Small. The more modern automs weigh in at about 300 pounds, while older model automs weigh closer to 550 pounds. |
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'''Speed.''' Your base walking speed is 25 feet. |
'''Speed.''' Your base walking speed is 25 feet. |
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*You are immune to magical aging effects. |
*You are immune to magical aging effects. |
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'''Maintenance Cycle.''' 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. |
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'''Forged Shell.''' You have a natural Armor Class of 14 and your metal frame gives you resistance to Force damage. Your unique frame prevents you from utilizing any armor, but you can still wield and gain the benefits of a shield. |
'''Forged Shell.''' You have a natural Armor Class of 14 and your metal frame gives you resistance to Force damage. Your unique frame prevents you from utilizing any armor, but you can still wield and gain the benefits of a shield. |
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'''Arcane Cannon.''' Every |
'''Arcane Cannon.''' Every autom is constructed with a built in Arcane Cannon that folds out of their arm. You are proficient when using this weapon and use Constitution as your attack modifier. Make an attack roll against a target on a hit you deal 3d8 force damage. This damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (4d8), 11th level (5d8), and 17th level (6d8). You can use your Arcane Cannon a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. |
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'''Built for a Purpose.''' You gain one skill proficiency or tool proficiency of your choice. |
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'''Internal Damage.''' Your turn to sentience has begun to wear on your mechanical body. You are vulnerable to one of the damage types of your choice: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder. |
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'''Languages''' You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice. |
'''Languages''' You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice. |
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Revision as of 20:18, 28 April 2023
For information on the autom race itself, see autom.
About
Automs are a form of construct originally constructed to serve and defend the city of Sneerwell in Isonhound by Colin Pendergras, who had worked with Atnas and Snow to develop warforged, an achievement that was was expedited by the accidental construction of the first protoforged, the Autom Lord, in 692 PR. While Snow was thrilled, Colin had been striving to create a reliable machine to bring security to his kingdom and gold to his coffers, not an independent creature with a soul.
Persevering, he succeeded in 705 PR with a bulky construct that followed arbitrary verbal commands issued by the bearer of a bluestone control device. After a few months of rapid, agile development of improved versions, he had put dozens of automs in the hands of the Sneerwell City Watch, and within a few years he had sold hundreds of units to the Friends of Kragnux and other parties across Isonhound.
Occasionally, an autom gains sentience and takes on adventures of its own. These automs are generally not subject to bluestone control. When When playing as an autom, please follow the statistics below.
Racial Features
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 2, but your Dexterity score decreases by 1.
Age. Automs can last for hundreds of years so long as their bodies do not suffer irreparable damge.
Alignment. Autom alignments can be anywhere on the spectrum but tend toward neutrality. Some do still cling to the lawful programming that formed the body they inhabit.
Size. Automs have been constructed for many types of tasks. Your size is Medium or Small. The more modern automs weigh in at about 300 pounds, while older model automs weigh closer to 550 pounds.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Clockwork Resilience. Your creature type is both Construct and Humanoid. You body is made of materials of strong 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.
- You are immune to magical aging effects.
Maintenance Cycle. 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.
Forged Shell. You have a natural Armor Class of 14 and your metal frame gives you resistance to Force damage. Your unique frame prevents you from utilizing any armor, but you can still wield and gain the benefits of a shield.
Arcane Cannon. Every autom is constructed with a built in Arcane Cannon that folds out of their arm. You are proficient when using this weapon and use Constitution as your attack modifier. Make an attack roll against a target on a hit you deal 3d8 force damage. This damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (4d8), 11th level (5d8), and 17th level (6d8). You can use your Arcane Cannon a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Built for a Purpose. You gain one skill proficiency or tool proficiency of your choice.
Internal Damage. Your turn to sentience has begun to wear on your mechanical body. You are vulnerable to one of the damage types of your choice: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder.
Languages You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
