Fundament

Found In: Marmaroth
Genasi are humanoids with an elemental heritage, legend says they are the result of ancient magical experiments. The elemental blood flowing through their veins manifests differently in each genasi, often as magical power.
Genasi rarely lack confidence, seeing themselves as equal to almost any challenge in their path. This certainty might manifest as graceful self-assurance in one genasi and as arrogance in another. Such self-confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can chip away at even a genasi’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft.
Genasi are only known to be found in and around the city-states of Marmaroth.
Air genasi are proud of their heritage, sometimes to the point of haughtiness. They can be flamboyant, and are keen to have an audience. They rarely stay in one place for long, always looking for a new sky to see and breathe. Air genasi who don’t remain within the city-states favor open lands such as plains, deserts, and high mountains.
Earth genasi are more withdrawn. Their uncommon size and strength makes them natural soldiers, though, and with their stoic demeanor, they can encourage others and become great leaders. Many earth genasi prefer to live underground and build homes that are much like large basements, where they can be near their favored element. When they emerge into the wild, they might roam the hills and mountains or lay claim to old ruins.
Fire genasi often get themselves into difficulty with their fiery tempers. Like their air genasi cousins, they sometimes flaunt their perceived superiority over common folk. But they also want others to share their high opinion of themselves, so they constantly seek to enhance their reputations.
Water genasi almost all have some experience aboard or around sailing vessels. They make excellent fishermen. Like earth genasi, though, water genasi prefer quiet and solitude; rivers and lakes are their natural homes. They go where they want, do what they want, and rarely feel bound to anything. More than any other genasi, water genasi are struck with wanderlust.
Ability Score Increase. Their Constitution score increases by 2. Age. Genasi mature at about the same rate as humans and reach adulthood in their late teens. They live somewhat longer, up to 120 years. Alignment. Independent and self-reliant, genasi tend toward a neutral alignment. Size. Genasi are as varied as their mortal parents are generally built like humans, standing anywhere from 5 feet to over 6 feet tall. As humans are unknown in Marmaroth, it might be said by a Marmarothian that humans look like genasi. Their size is Medium. Speed. Their base walking speed is 30 feet. Languages. They can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial. Primordial is a guttural language, filled with harsh syllables and hard consonants.
Elf Variants Air Genasi Air genasi typically have light blue skin, hair, and eyes. A faint but constant breeze accompanies them, tousling the hair and stirring the clothing. Some air genasi speak with breathy voices, marked by a faint echo. A few display odd patterns in their flesh or grow crystals from their scalps. Ability Score Increase. Their Dexterity score increases by 1. Unending Breath. They can hold your breath indefinitely while you’re not incapacitated. Mingle with the Wind. They can cast the levitate spell once with this trait, requiring no material components, and they regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is their spellcasting ability for this spell.
Earth Genasi Elemental earth manifests differently from one individual to the next. Some earth genasi always have bits of dust falling from their bodies and mud clinging to their clothes, never getting clean no matter how often they bathe. Others are as shiny and polished as gemstones, with skin tones of deep brown or black, eyes sparkling like agates. Earth genasi can also have smooth metallic flesh, dull iron skin spotted with rust, a pebbled and rough hide, or even a coating of tiny embedded crystals. The most arresting have fissures in their flesh, from which faint light shines. Ability Score Increase. TheirStrength score increases by 1. Earth Walk. They can move across difficult terrain made of earth or stone without expending extra movement. Merge with Stone. They can cast the pass without trace spell once with this trait, requiring no material components, and they regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Fire Genasi Nearly all fire genasi are feverishly hot as if burning inside, an impression reinforced by flaming red, coal-black, or ash-gray skin tones. The more human-looking have fiery red hair that writhes under extreme emotion, while more exotic specimens sport actual flames dancing on their heads. Fire genasi voices might sound like crackling flames, and their eyes flare when angered. Some are accompanied by the faint scent of brimstone. Ability Score Increase. Their Intelligence score increases by 1. Darkvision. They 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. Their ties to the Elemental Plane of Fire make their darkvision unusual: everything they see in darkness is in a shade of red. Fire Resistance. They have resistance to fire damage. Reach to the Blaze. They know the produce flame cantrip. Once they reach 3rd level, they can cast the burning hands spell once with this trait as a 1st-level spell, and they regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is their spellcasting ability for these spells.
Water Genasi Most water genasi look as if they just finished bathing, with beads of moisture collecting on their skin and hair. They smell of fresh rain and clean water. Blue or green skin is common, and most have somewhat overlarge eyes, blue-black in color. A water genasi’s hair might float freely, swaying and waving as if underwater. Some have voices with undertones reminiscent of whale song or trickling streams. Ability Score Increase. Their Wisdom score increases by 1. Acid Resistance. They have resistance to acid damage. Amphibious. They can breathe air and water. Swim. They have a swimming speed of 30 feet. Call to the Wave. They know the shape water cantrip. When they reach 3rd level, they can cast the create or destroy water spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait, and they regain the ability to cast it this way when they finish a long rest. Constitution is their spellcasting ability for these spells.