Dungeons & Dragons Clockwork Fox Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Clockwork Fox.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Clockwork Fox in Dungeons & Dragons is a construct designed to resemble a living fox, blending mechanical ingenuity with arcane craftsmanship. Unlike beasts of flesh and fur, it is made of polished brass, copper gears, and delicate springs, often with jeweled eyes that glimmer in the light. These creatures are not naturally occurring but are created by artificers, tinkerers, or wizards with an affinity for merging magic and machinery. In appearance, they are graceful and sly, moving with surprising fluidity despite their metallic frames. The clicking and whirring of their inner mechanisms can be faint or nearly silent, depending on the skill of their maker, though some are crafted to move so quietly that they can stalk prey or serve as discreet scouts.

In terms of purpose, Clockwork Foxes are versatile. They might be constructed as companions, guardians, or spies. An artificer may build one to act as a familiar, using it to deliver messages, gather information, or keep watch over their workshop. Nobles and wealthy merchants might commission one as a symbol of status, using the fox as a living ornament or as a subtle bodyguard. Some are enchanted with minor magical abilities, such as producing illusory sounds, projecting light, or vanishing in a puff of smoke when threatened. Their fox-like cunning makes them particularly well-suited for stealth and trickery, which often aligns with the thematic role they play in a campaign.

Narratively, a Clockwork Fox can serve many roles for a Dungeon Master. It may be a clue to the presence of a hidden artificer or a sign of advanced magical engineering in a region. Adventurers might encounter one guarding an ancient ruin or find a broken one that holds a secret within its gears. Because they are constructs, they do not require food or rest, which makes them ideal for constant vigilance. Yet, despite their mechanical nature, many are programmed with behaviors mimicking real foxes, such as playful darting movements or an instinct to explore. This combination of mechanical precision and lifelike behavior often makes them both endearing and uncanny. In short, the Clockwork Fox embodies the fusion of arcane artifice and natural cunning, serving as a unique creature that can enrich both storytelling and gameplay in Dungeons & Dragons.

22.57mm tall at 32mm scale.