Awakened (of Heimar)

An Awakened is not a biological organism, but rather one crafted into being. In order to qualify as a Awakened, the being must have a high level of artificial intelligence and be able to think and learn for itself. Awakened were the only race not in existence during the Aesir’s reign, at least so far is recorded. They may be found in scattered quantities on worlds like Alfheim and Vanaheim. On Nidavellir they do have a strong enough presence to have be recognized as more than machine in most people’s eyes. The one thing that is consistent with Awakened is that they are built for a cause. Every Awakened is designed for a specific function and outfitted as such. Although they may not be able to taste or smell or feel, they are able to think and reason as well as feel emotions. What gives an Awakened it's higher cognition and emotional capacity is the fact that they are powered by Worldsoul energy. As such some have learned to harness this power, no matter which Worldsoul dwells within them. Others have not reached that level or choose not to.

Naming Traditions

Family names

Awakened come in any shape or size you can imagine. Some are humanoid, Some are anything but. However all of them are made from raw materials, including metal, wood, stone, etc.

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

Awakened have no culture of their own. They most often choose to reflect that of their creators or those around them.

Perks: Awakened all have a specialized function. +1 to your choice of STR, REF, INT, or SPR. Also choose two skills from your chosen Attribute’s list of associated skills and increase each of them by +1. Your artificial construction gives you natural armor. You have Lvl 1 armor as part of your characters stats. You do not incur any penalties from natural armor. All Awakened are powered by a Worldsoul, but not all are able to receive it's benefits. You have access to the Mind Worldsoul, Dark Worldsoul, Forge Worldsoul, or Ethereal Worldsoul Vocation

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Penalties: Specialized Funtions also have their drawbacks. -1 to your choice of STR, REF, INT, or SPR. Also choose two skills from your chosen Attribute’s list of associated skills and decrease each of them by -1.