Iron Larkspur

Iron Larkspur was constructed in the twilight years of the Bronze Covenant, when the great artificers still believed that machines could speak truth to power through melody rather than violence. Her creators, the Resonance Engineers of the Shattered Peaks, designed her as a living bell—a towering sentinel whose very skeleton was tuned to broadcast warnings across the mountain ranges, each joint calibrated to produce a unique note in an ancient harmonic language. Standing eight stories high and weighing as much as a small fortress, she was meant to be a messenger of peace, a herald whose song would carry news of approaching storms, migrating herds, or wandering travelers to settlements hidden in distant valleys. For three centuries, her bronze frame sang out across three separate mountain ranges, her voice a constant comfort to those who dwelt below, until the day the engineers who built her all vanished without explanation. Now she wanders the ridgelines alone, still singing her appointed songs to an audience that has largely forgotten how to listen, her massive form a monument to an era when beauty and utility were thought to be inseparable. Some say she continues her vigil out of pure mechanical devotion, while others whisper that she searches endlessly for her creators, her melancholy broadcasts growing more complex and mournful with each passing season.

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

10, modifier +0

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Resonant Call

Iron Larkspur emits a powerful sound wave. Each creature within 60 ft. must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take 6d10 thunder damage and be deafened for 1 minute.

Harmonic Shield

As a reaction, Iron Larkspur can create a protective barrier, granting +5 AC to an ally within 30 ft. until the start of its next turn.

Melodic Charge

Iron Larkspur moves up to 60 ft. in a straight line, dealing 4d10 bludgeoning damage to any creature in its path (DC 18 Dexterity save for half).

Echoing Lament

Iron Larkspur sings a mournful tune. All enemies within 120 ft. must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. They can repeat the save at the end of each of their turns.

Harmonic Resonance

Iron Larkspur emits a soothing melody, granting allies within 60 ft. advantage on saving throws against fear.

Sentinel's Vigil

While standing still, Iron Larkspur can detect creatures within 300 ft. as if under the effects of True Sight.

strength

+8

dexterity

+5

constitution

+10

wisdom

+7

Bludgeoning

Piercing

Slashing