Puffet
You are a Puffet, a small, basic construct that at one time laid lifeless strewn about ancient Alchemist ruins on Celesteon, a floating island high in the sky following Terr'ahna's air currents in the upper atmosphere. No one knows what the Alchemists created Puffets for, very little is known about their culture and history. All anyone knows is that at one time, only about a year ago, there were millions of them strewn about the ancient ruins, some collecting dust in museums or workshops or even in Yeglaw family homes as curiosities or children's toys, until suddenly one day, they all began to spark to life, manifesting a strange consciousness.
It all seemed to start on one particular day, at the stroke of midnight, on the 25th of Raanu, 2742. The day of the Convergence, a planetary alignment of all of the planets in Terr'ahna's solar system. That day is when they began to spark to life, or "Pop up," as most Puffets like to say. And since then, more and more have begun to awaken, and more surely will.
Most commonly made of cloth, wicker, and wood, it has been a wonder how any of these strange curiosities have survived all of these long centuries since the Alchemists' disappearance. Their size and appearance vary, but nearly all of these strange curiosities, Puffets, are humanoid in shape and between 1 to 3 feet tall. If fact, they often look like dolls or puppets or toys that one would give a child, and some in fact had given them to children, innocently. But while terrifying and shocking to parents to suddenly find their child's doll or toy suddenly come to life, the children couldn't have been happier! In fact, some Puffets have ended up staying with the child, seeing little need to head out into the world, while others do indeed head out into the world to find their place in it, while always referring to their former owners as friends, and once in a while returning home to a joyous reunion with their friends.
You Might. . .
- Like surprising people with your cleverness and eloquence.
- Seek out other self-aware beings that most people might overlook and maybe even fear.
- Find ways to use your harmless appearance to trick people.
Others Probably. . .
- Mistake you for a toy or a doll.
- Doubt your ability to handle some tasks.
- Wonder what Alchemist secrets might be hidden within your mundane form.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Puffets, having originated in the same place and a lot awakening at the same time, usually form very small groups with one another, though most will living primarily with larger creatures, though not always their creators, as they are small and frail, so will take to hanging around larger folk for at the very least protection, but they also tend to get along well in societies sized for larger folk. Most live will live in cities, feeling more comfortable in such communities.
Puffets will often stay on the lookout for other creatures who, like them, have stumbled into self-awareness. They might have regular conversations with animated objects, houseplants, statues, or toys, in which they're deeply polite out of a desire to leave a good impression for the time when the object "pops up". They also might feel a special kinship with Mystimon, and might find ways to care for and protect them.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
All Puffets were originally discovered among ancient ruins in Celesteon before they started awakening after the convergence. After that, some eventually found their way out of Celesteon and down to the surface and have since made their way all over the world, though most have remained in Celesteon.
Average Intelligence
Puffets are fully alert and self-aware when they awaken; although they might not know much at first, they instantly gain intelligence and consciousness.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Puffets generally choose their own names, usually descriptive nicknames based on their materials, patterns, size, or demeanor. They tend to pick up and shed nicknames through out their lives, and they happily adopt nicknames given to them by people they like.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
New Terr'ahnan
Additional languages equal to your intelligence modifier (if positive). Choose from Drakan, Yeglawni, Elvan, and any other languages to which you have access.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Puffets also generally have a helpful outlook on life, wanting to aid others as much as they can. They're therefore generally good, and more often than not very conscious of the laws and actively try to avoid coming afoul of the law wherever they go. Some will spend their time trying to uncover secrets of the Alchemists and of their creation, find others like them, or keep out of trouble. They aren't typically religious, though those that find do religion will tend to gravitate to Gonzo, Nivyn, Phantos, or Maryve.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Puffets like helping others and experiencing new things. They aren't driven by a lust for treasure, but they do like adorning themselves with pretty and shiny things, as well as using their finds to better the lives of others.
Alternative Names Poppet
Hit Points 6
Size Small
Speed 25 feet
Attribute Boosts Constitution, Charisma, Free
Attribute Flaw Dexterity
Languages New Terr'ahnan, Puffetry, Additional languages equal to your Intelligence modifier (if it's positive). Choose from Yeglawni, Orsine, Drakan, or any other languages to which you have access. Darkvision
You can see in darkness and dim light just as well as you can see in bright light, though your vision in darkness is in black and white. Constructed
The materials of your body resist ailments that assail the flesh. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to saving throws against death effects, disease, and poison as well as to saving throws against effects that would give you the drained, paralyzed, or sickened conditions. Your spark of life means that you're a living creature, and you can be healed by positive energy and harmed by negative energy as normal. Flammable
You have weakness to fire damage equal to one-third your level (minimum 1).
Size Small
Speed 25 feet
Attribute Boosts Constitution, Charisma, Free
Attribute Flaw Dexterity
Languages New Terr'ahnan, Puffetry, Additional languages equal to your Intelligence modifier (if it's positive). Choose from Yeglawni, Orsine, Drakan, or any other languages to which you have access. Darkvision
You can see in darkness and dim light just as well as you can see in bright light, though your vision in darkness is in black and white. Constructed
The materials of your body resist ailments that assail the flesh. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to saving throws against death effects, disease, and poison as well as to saving throws against effects that would give you the drained, paralyzed, or sickened conditions. Your spark of life means that you're a living creature, and you can be healed by positive energy and harmed by negative energy as normal. Flammable
You have weakness to fire damage equal to one-third your level (minimum 1).
Lifespan
Up to 30 years
Average Height
1 to 3 feet tall
Average Weight
Up to 100 grams.
Average Physique
Puffets are both humanoid and construct, which gives them some of the benefits and drawbacks of each category. Their bodies are usually made of wood and wicker, but they can also be made of cloth, leather, tin, stuffing, or delicate clockwork. Either way, puffets burn or melt quickly and must take care to avoid fire. They virtually never look alike and can vary drastically.
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