Earth Genasi

Earth Genasi are the stoneblooded, shaped by the enduring will of Goromund, Titan of Earth, and born of a union—distant or divine—between mortal and Elemental. They carry the weight of mountains in their bones, the patience of stone in their Spirit, and the quiet power of tectonic fury slumbering beneath the surface.

Their bodies seem carved rather than born—skin textured like granite, basalt, or polished clay; hues ranging from ochre and obsidian to the lichen-flecked green of deep caverns. Their eyes gleam like precious stones—amber, jade, garnet—or flicker with the steady glow of molten ore. Their hair, if present, resembles strands of copper, braids of crystal, or tangled vines of root and dust.

More grounded than most, Earth Genasi move with a calm, deliberate weight. They do not rush. They are not easily swayed. Their presence is like an ancient boulder—unmoving, inevitable. Where Air Genasi are wanderers, Earth Genasi are builders, sentinels, and survivors. Many are drawn to stonemasonry, smithing, or the caretaking of sacred places—particularly those rooted in the deep places of Aigusyl, such as the Stormcliff Heights, the Eldergrove Plains, or near the molten veins of Vulkhar.

Though often mistaken for stoic or cold, Earth Genasi feel deeply—they simply express emotion as the earth does: slowly, with rumbling grace. Their loyalty is not given lightly, but once earned, it is as unshakable as bedrock. In battle, they are bastions of defense, standing where others falter. Some wield their elemental legacy to harden their flesh like stone, raise walls from the ground, or cause tremors with a stomp.

Spiritually, many Earth Genasi revere Goromund, honoring him not with grand temples but through action—by shaping the land, tending its wounds, and living with purpose. Others find kinship with druidic circles, especially in places like Hewe, where stone and root meet in sacred harmony. To some, Goromund is not a distant titan but a voice in the silence of caves, a presence felt when bare feet touch the ground.

Their culture, where it emerges, is one of patience and permanence. They value craft, not as utility, but as devotion—a means of communicating with the world. Carved runes, stacked cairns, and earthen effigies are Common among their kind, each holding story or soul. They live long lives, often in isolated places, becoming keepers of forgotten ruins, sentinels of mountain passes, or guardians of buried wisdom.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Earth Elemental

Discovered by

Goromund, The Stone-Sovereign

MotM

Earth Genasi

HUMANOID (ELEMENTAL IN THE PLANE OF EARTH)

Earth Genasi Traits

Size: Small or Medium (2-6ft)

Speed: 30ft

As a Earth Genasi, you have these special traits.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Earth Walk

You can move across difficult terrain without expending extra movement if you are using your walking speed on the ground or a floor.

Merge with Stone

You know the blade ward cantrip. You can cast it as normal, and you can also cast it as a bonus action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Starting at 5th level, you can cast the pass without trace spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast that spell with this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast it using any spell slots you have of 2nd level or higher.

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).