Goremu

The Goremu were a species of Taracotta and Porcelain Warriors created for the Empire of Pung. They have been out of commission for generations, but many still wander as adventurers or guards in the lands of Pung.
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Goremu

Ability Score Increase Constitution +2, choose any other +1.

Size Medium

Speed 30 ft.

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Age. A typical goremu is between two and thirty years old. The maximum goremu lifespan remains a mystery; so far, goremu have shown no signs of deterioration due to age. You are immune to magical aging effects.
Alignment. Most goremu 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.
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.
Integrated Protection. Your body has built-in defensive layers, which can be enhanced with armor:

• You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.

• You can don only armor with which you have proficiency. To don armor other than a shield, you must incorporate it into your body over the course of 1 hour, during which you remain in contact with the armor. To doff armor, you must spend 1 hour removing it. You can rest while donning or doffing armor in this way.

• While you live, the armor incorporated into your body can't be removed against your will.

Specialized Design. You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Terra-Cotta Warrior by Ben Wooten

Goremu appear to be made out of "terracotta" but are actually advanced versions of stone and clay golems that have gained a form of sentience. They resemble humans, having two arms, two legs, and a human-like head. However, they lack any organic muscles or bones, only being held together by strange spiritual forces to give them life.

Biological Traits

Strangely, the Goremu men often differed from the women. The men were often made from stone or clay golems for strength, while the women were often created from porcelain dolls or crafts to take on a very hardened yet delicate look. The women were often shinier and sleeker. Both, however, were known for their amazing constitution.

Growth Rate & Stages

Goremu are not creatures that grow, they are constructed by a powerful wizard or shaman who brings a living spirit into a body of terracotta. For this reason, they are born already with a mature and rational concept of reality. The only growth the Goremu does is by learning and experiencing new things.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

The Goremu are very intelligent for being an advanced golem, to the point where they can feel a slight twinge of emotion. The most advanced and experienced Goremu have been able to develop emotions that rival that of a human's capacity.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

The Goremu often followed names based off human traditions depending on the region they were made.

History

Superb martial arts of the Ninja by Carter Adair

A Goremu Female as a ninja, only displaying a porcelain face while disguising the rest of her form.

The Goremu were first created as a part of the advancements made by Ogan transmutation wizards, who were experimenting with new types of golems. One legendary wizard, named Yo Zijin, managed to conjure a more powerful living spiritual force into a terracotta golem he had made. Before his eyes, the golem sprung to life. Not in the traditional golem sense: it could think and talk, answering to the wizard many questions.
Amazed by his creation, the wizard Yo Zijin came to the Dragon Emperor Shao-Long II to present him with his new invention. Soon, the dragon emperor commissioned more of these terracotta warriors, being called "Goremu", to be made. Hundreds were made. However, the samurai of Oga were insulted to see constructs trying to replace them and told the Dragon Emperor that these terracotta warriors could not replace traditional samurai values.
So, the "Goremu" were used for a few decades but then many were buried or simply shut down to be decommissioned. A few escaped this fate, and more new ones were made by prominent wizards fascinated by the process, including women Goremu made of porcelain. Some of these Goremu who lost their purpose were sent out to become warriors or ninjas, or even sorcerers themselves, in order to be protectors in society.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Many humans are frankly very scared of the Goremu, getting a sense of uncanniness from their near-human appearance. Also, many view them as artificial in both culture and morality. Though the Goremu try to fit in, they are just not considered people and as such are treated as outcasts.

Lifespan

Unknown, most are around 2-30 years old, some have survived from 300 years ago.

Conservation Status

The species could certainly be considered threatened since there is not a lot of them left, though many are unsure to even call them a "species" considering their creation. The Goremu are viewed largely as smarter-than-average golems by many but not as "people".

Average Height

5'6''

Average Weight

127 lbs.