Iron Thorns (5e Race)

Iron Thorns

Physical Description

A Iron Thorns Source

Iron Thorns are large, bipedal, robotic dinosaur-like Pokémon with green metallic armor plating covering their body and limbs. Their claws, lower jaw, parts of their abdomen, and tail tip are black. Part of their torso and legs seem to be transparent, revealing a glowing green substance of some sort. On their back are retractable spikes made of the same substance.

Although they are colored somewhat similarly to Tyranitars, some eyewitnesses have claimed to see Iron Thorns that are completely gray.

History

Next to nothing is known about these bizarre futuristic constructs. They were first seen in the Paldea region, specifically in within the upper and lower fields of the Area Zero crater, and displayed a very coolheaded and intelligent nature as well as actively chose to avoid unnecessary fights, the complete opposite of the Tyranitar they appeared to be based on. The only known documentation about these creatures comes from the "Violet Book", which was authored by a man named Heath who traveled down into Area Zero with a survey team, and a tabloid magazine known as "Occulture" mentioned them in an article, speculating that they were what Tyranitar would look like one billions years into the future. While it would turn out that these creatures were supposedly being brought from the future to the present thanks to a mysterious machine made out of tera crystals, their true origins remain a mystery.

Society

Given their coolheadedness and aversion to conflict, they do not mind each other's company. However, their society has not been studied.

Iron Thorns Names

Iron Thorns typically do not have names, but those who have been brought to the surface may adopt one. If they do, it's typically Common.

Iron Thorns Traits

Futuristic mechanical Tyranitars that act completely opposite to their fleshy present day counterparts.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength, Constitution and Intelligence scores each increase by 1.
Age. Iron Thorns's lifespan is unknown, and given that they are constructs it is believed they are immortal.
Alignment. Iron Thorns tend to lean towards neutral alignments.
Size. Iron Thorns stand just slightly above 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. 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.
Quark Drive. Even though you were constructed, you are a living creature. You are immune to diseases. You do not need to eat or breathe, but you can ingest food and drink if you wish. Instead of sleeping, you enter an inactive state for 4 hours each day. You do not dream in this state; you are fully aware of your surroundings and notice approaching enemies and other events as normal.
Monstrous Nature. Your creature type is considered to be monstrosity.
Initializing. You know the shocking grasp cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the thunderous smite spell once and need to finish a long rest before you can cast it again. When you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Maximilian's Earthen Grasp spell once and need to finish a long rest before you can cast it again. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one language of your choice.

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
4′ 6''	+2d10	600 lb.	× (2d6) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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