Starforged

When Nox, God of the Night Sky reawoke on the Mortal Plane, he chose to make this world his own. This created the Starforged: divine constructs, perpetually toeing the line between mortal and empty matter.

Origin

After Nox, God of the Night Sky tore worlds apart to stop the Titan Fellmoth, he had little choice but to rest. Yet in his rest, he was watching. Extending his consciousness across Tetraverium. He would awaken following the Demonic Cataclysm. Nox was determined to reclaim his rightful place on the Celestial Plane. It was only a matter of power to get there.
Nox plucked stardust from the night sky and a dying star from the astral abyss. From these ingredients, he forged two children - the first Starforged. From Stardust, he formed Starchild. A willing and powerful servant who would speak, not listen. From the dying star, he made Starspawn. A thoughtful and serious servant who would listen, not speak. Nox’s children followed him without question, until he took a life to fuel his own rise to power. Following this first act of cruelty, his children spoke to one another. Starspawn questioned their father for killing the man, but Starchild would not listen. Only speak. She told their father what Starspawn had said. As punishment, Nox locked Starspawn beneath the Veritas Mountains.
In the ensuing years, Nox would struggle with his star children. After two thousand years, Starspawn would escape his prison, and continue to oppose him. This encouraged Nox to create a new child: a hulking brute named Emissary, who could not speak or listen. Only serve. Eventually, Nox’s cruelty caught up with him. His son Starspawn, wielding the power of the Blade of the Eternal Cosmos, imprisoned him in the sky for twelve years. Upon his escape, everything Nox had built had crumbled. He disappeared into darkness. And from this darkness, the world would slowly begin to see more and more star children coming to life.
Under the banner of the Sect of the Starcatchers, Nox created more Starforged. Each Starforged would be taught to serve him, instructed through rigorous training. All they would know is Nox. Then, they would be unleashed on the world, with the intention of gaining enough power to see Nox’s true goals come to pass.

Description

The Starforged of Tetraverium are intangible, alien creatures. Their bodies are built to serve a specific purpose, and thus range heavily in size and shape. Some stand at five feet tall and weigh 120 pounds. Others are hulking brutes, standing well over eight feet tall and weighing 300 pounds. Starforged cannot die of old age, and will live forever unless destroyed. Their skin is usually gray, blue, or pale white. Stardust twinkles in their skin. Their eyes shine like glowing stars. Stardust constructs, like bolts of energy or wings, usually surround them, especially if they wield magic.

Socialization

The Starforged have never truly been socialized to Tetraverium. It’s estimated that no more than twelve hundred of the celestial constructs exist to this day. They are not considered a ‘lineage’ by most almanacs or dissertations of the culture and history of Tetraverium.
Under the rule of Nox, the Starforged are given an express purpose. Each Starforged has a strength and a weakness: something they are exceptional at, but something they can never do. For instance, Starchild can speak but never listen. Another Starforged may be able to Heal but never Harm. These restrictions often leave them a fragment of a whole being. Many ask the question of whether or not a Starforged can ever learn to step beyond their innate, genetic weaknesses.
Most Starforged are raised with limited knowledge of the outside world. They rarely understand mortals, seeing them as either entirely below them, dangerous violent people, or the equivalent of animals. Starforged raised in Nox’s care are often subservient to him and his desires. Some can’t even comprehend the world without him. Most Starforged perceive themselves as perfect. After all, they were created by Nox. If they are not perfect, what does that say about him?

Living in Tetraverium

As most Starforged were created within the last two centuries, few truly “live” in Tetraverium. Most lurk with the rest of the Sect of the Starcatchers, far beneath Gierelend, plotting alongside their master. Others are engaged on quests in the service of Nox, executing upon specific goals for his benefit. Others still have been unleashed on the world, forced to live up to the power Starspawn once attained.
While most Starforged remain under Nox’s thumb, there are some who have managed to break from their prior conditioning. These Starforged, for whatever reason, have chosen to defect from his army. They are often perpetually burdened with feelings of loneliness and isolation. They struggle with their removal from their natural hierarchy. Worse, they are constantly hounded by Nox, who despises the idea of one of his own creations loose without his dominion.

Subraces

There are two Starforged Subraces: Warriors and Astrologers. This depends on the purpose they were created for. Warriors tend to be bulkier, larger, and hulkling. They resemble apes more than other mortals. Astrologers are more lilith and thin. They were created to master the arcane, and have a natural affinity for it.

Mechanics

When you select Starforged as your species, you gain the following traits:

Ability Score Increase: You can increase one Ability Score by 2 and another Ability Score by 1.
Creature Type: Your creature type is Celestial.
Size: Your base size is Medium.
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision: You have Darkvision out to a range of 60 ft. 
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 are immune to the effects of high altitude or a vacuum.

Astral Ward: As an Action, you can summon a shield of oscillating stars. These stars increase your AC by 2 for 1 minute. When an ally within 60 ft. of you is hit by an Attack, you can use a Reaction to increase their AC by 5, potentially causing the attack to miss. Once you use this ability, your Astral Ward ends immediately.
You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.
Subrace: When you select this species, pick one of the following subraces:

Warrior

Astral Obliteration: When you hit with an Attack Roll, you can infuse it with astral power. You deal an extra 1d10 force damage. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
When you reach Level 11, this damage increases to 2d10.
Hulking: Your size is Large.

Astrologer

Astral Flight: Starting at 3rd level, you can use a bonus action to manifest spectral wings on your body. These wings last for 1 minute. For the duration, you gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed and can hover. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.
Specialized Design: You gain proficiency in one of the following skills: Arcana, History, Nature or Religion.