````col-mdflexGrow=2.5===# General InfoOne of [[person/constantine-chronosmith|Constantine Chronosmith]]'s grandest creations, M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E., or Mechanized Artificer Implementing Necessary Tasks Enabling Normal Activity, Networking, and Construct Efficiency, is a marvel of mechanical engineering. This giant automaton is tasked with the crucial role of maintaining the Clockwork Tower, ensuring that the gears continue to turn, the pendulums continue to swing, and the springs continue to bounce.M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E.'s massive, intricate form is equipped with dozens of appendages, each specialized for a specific type of repair or modification. From fine manipulators capable of intricate clockwork adjustments to powerful hydraulic arms used for heavy lifting, this machine is the embodiment of Constantine's genius.Despite its intimidating appearance, M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E. is not inherently aggressive. It focuses on its duties and will only respond if directly attacked or if it perceives a significant threat to the Clockwork Tower. Its communication is entirely nonverbal, relying on an intricate series of mechanical noises. Understanding its communication requires a certain level of mechanical knowledge, making it a fascinating and potentially challenging interaction for adventurers.## Nonverbal Communication [[person/m.a.i.n.t.e.n.a.n.c.e.|M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E.]] communicates through a series of mechanical noises, which can be deciphered with a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) or Wisdom (Insight) check. Success will allow players to understand its plea for resources.| Beep Sequence | Meaning ||---|---|| Short beep - Short beep - Long beep | Greetings/Hello || Long beep - Long beep | No/Negative || Short beep - Short beep | Yes/Affirmative || Alternating high-pitched squeak and low-pitched beep rapidly repeated three times | Alert/Warning/Danger || Two short beeps followed by two long beeps | Please follow me/This way || Ascending series of squeaks, increasing in pitch | Confusion/Query || Long beep followed by three rapid short beeps | Resources needed/Urgency || Prolonged, low-pitched hum gradually fading out | Sadness/Despair || Short beep - Pause - Short beep - Short beep | Thank you || Quick series of uneven squeaks and beeps, erratic in nature | Malfunction/Error || Series of rhythmic, consistent beeps, similar to a heartbeat | All is well/Content || Descending series of beeps, decreasing in pitch | Powering down/Rest || Single long, high-pitched squeak | Pain/Damage || Three short beeps followed by a long beep | Awaiting instructions/Ready || Three rapid short beeps followed by a long beep - Short pause - Ascending series of squeaks, increasing in pitch | "Materials required. What are they?" || Two short beeps followed by a low-pitched hum - Short beep - Short beep - Long beep | "Need [[material/haven-steel|Haven Steel]]. Essential." || Two short beeps followed by a medium-pitched hum - Two short beeps | "Need [[material/ironwood-coal|Ironwood Coal]]. Important." || Two short beeps followed by a high-pitched squeak - Short beep - Short beep - Long beep | "Need [[material/earthheart-emerald|Earthheart Emerald]]. Vital." |## Plot: Clockwork TowerThough capable in combat, M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E. is primarily designed as a maintenance and repair unit. If the players engage with it nonviolently, they could potentially use its repair capabilities to their advantage or convince it to assist them in navigating the tower.````````col-md![[plots/clockwork-tower/images/m.a.i.n.t.e.n.a.n.c.e.png]]````
Statblock
M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E.
M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E.
```col-mdflexGrow=2===**Race:** construct<br>**Profession:** <br>**Challenge Rating:** 9 (5,000 XP)<br>**Proficiency Bonus:** <br>**Size:** Large<br>**Languages:** Understands the languages of its creator but can''t speak<br>**Alignment:** Unaligned<br>**Armour Class:** 17 (natural armor)<br>**Hit Points:** 136 [roll:16d10 + 48]<br>**Movement:** 28---| **STR** | **DEX** | **CON** | **INT** | **WIS** | **CHA** ||---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|| 20 (+5) | 10 (+0) | 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 3 (-4) |---**Saving Throws:** <br>**Damage Immunities:** Poison, Psychic<br>**Condition Immunities:** Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned<br>**Languages:** Understands the languages of its creator but can''t speak<br>**Challenge:** 9 (5,000 XP) / (XP)<br>**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11<br>``````col-md![[plots/clockwork-tower/images/m.a.i.n.t.e.n.a.n.c.e.png]]```
Description
M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E.’s massive, intricate form is equipped with dozens of appendages, each specialized for a specific type of repair or modification. From fine manipulators capable of intricate clockwork adjustments to powerful hydraulic arms used for heavy lifting, this machine is the embodiment of Constantine’s genius. Despite its intimidating appearance, M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E. is not inherently aggressive. It focuses on its duties and will only respond if directly attacked or if it perceives a significant threat to the Clockwork Tower. Its communication is entirely nonverbal, relying on an intricate series of mechanical noises. Understanding its communication requires a certain level of mechanical knowledge, making it a fascinating and potentially challenging interaction for adventurers.
Special Abilities
Immutable Form. M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E. is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Multiple Appendages. M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E. has multiple arms. It can take one additional action on its turn.
Actions
Multiattack. M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E. makes two slam attacks.
Slam.
Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit , reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 16 bludgeoning damage.
Repair (5/Day). As an action, M.A.I.N.T.E.N.A.N.C.E. touches a construct or a mechanical object and restores 2d8 + 3 hit points to it , potentially fixing broken mechanical systems.
