Cavaas

Cavaas are formed from a blend of organic and inorganic materials, usually wood, stone and metal. Inside them are cords filled with alchemical fluids, which function as their muscles. They are covered in armored plates which form a protective coating over their inner shell. The legends of the Cavaas tell of their creation. They say that they were constructed for a war that never came, built in preparation for a massive invasion. The legends tell that their creators disappeared, leaving the Cavaas seemingly without purpose and guidance While the Cavaas are made from varying materials, they are still living humanoids. This means that healing magic, medicine and resting has the same benefits as they do for other humanoids. The Cavaas can also alter their bodies while they meditate and rest. While doing this, they can change their form and reconfigure their defensive plating. The Cavaas are known for being the founders of the Surgeweavers and for their collaborative invention of Arcane Infusion, and also for their troubled past and constant skirmishes with the Ghaik and their nation of Poltenya.

Ability Scores. CON +1

Age. A typical Cavaas is between 30 and 120 years old. The maximum lifespan of the Cavaas remains a mystery.

Size. Most stand between 5-6,5ft tall. Weight and build depend on subrace. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Walking speed is 30ft.

Cavaas Resilience. Advantage on saving throws against being poisoned and resistance against poison. Immune to disease. Don’t need to eat, drink or breathe. Don’t need sleep and don’t suffer the effects of exhaustion due to lack of rest, 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. In this state, you appear inert, but you can see and hear as normal.

Integrated Protection. Your body has built-in defensive layers, which determine your AC. You gain no benefit from wearing armor, but can use a shield and apply its bonus as normal.

You can alter your body to enter different defensive modes, each time you finish a long rest, choose one mode, if you meet the prerequisite:

Darkwood Core (Unarmored) – 11 + DEX (+ proficiency bonus if proficient with light armor)

Composite Plating (Armor) – Needs Medium Armor proficiency – 13+ DEX (max 2) + proficiency bonus

Heavy Plating (Armor) – Needs Heavy Armor proficiency – 16 + proficiency bonus, disadvantage on Stealth checks.

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

Multi-faceted. Choose one subrace below.