The genasi are not a separate people but rather a general classification of humans who had a heritage (usually unknown) that included some planar being from one of the elemental planes,most often a genie (dao, djinn, efreet, marid, or jann) which is whence their name is derived.
Physical Traits
Anatomy
No two genasi were alike in appearance. Some could pass as normal humans, bearing the marks of their human ethnicity; for others, their elemental nature was impossible to hide. Their heritage is nearly always evident in one or two physical traits, such as skin or hair color or an elemental aura. Some genasi do not have hair at all; for such genasi, the substance that appeared to cover their heads was actually a supernatural expression of their elemental nature. Genasi are about the same size and stature as normal humans, but their bodies display signs of greater physical strength, and other subtle indications of their heritage.
Biology and Aging
Genasi have similar lifespans to humans.
Habitat
Genasi prefer to live near the elemtents of their herratage. Fire genasi like living under the scorching sun, or next to the forges. Water genasi near streams or the sea. Earth genasi prefer subterranian dwellings. Air genasi like living high up under the open sky.
Diet
Genasi have similar eating habits to humans.
Sapient Traits
History
The genasi were created by the machinations of powerful Elementals from the Elemental Planes. These spirits of the natural forces have left their marks on the World, and were able to affect the bloodlines of humans. Due to the maliability of the human form, these traces of elemental magic can cause humans to give birth to genasi. Genasi have always lived among human kind, and were rare enough that they have always lacked the numbers to form societies of their own.
Manerisms
Genasi outlook and manerisms are somewhat tied to the spiritual representations of the Elemental Planes. Each element represents certain personality traits and ambitions that often shape the genasi. Air genasi are spiritual and free, prefering not to be tied down to places and people. Water genasi are emotional and caring, letting their emotions guide them rather than the other way around. Earth genasi live in the here and now, and prefer a practial aproach. Fire genasi burn bright and hot, letting their passions and determination drive them forward.
Values and Traits
Genasi are varied and strong willed. They have the following traits:
- Determined
- A strong sense of destiny
- Mind tied to the elements of their nature
Naming Conventions
Dependent on culture. Primordial names are dependent on which of the four dialects they are in. Primordial name often contain elements or objects. Example: Rock, Spark, River, Wave, Gust.
Beauty/Gender Ideals
Genasi have similar beauty standards as humans, but like to put emphasis on the their elemental features. Hair is often accenuated and skinpatterns are exposed.
Relationship Ideals
Genasi are slightly Chaotic in nature, and prefer to rely on their own power rather than help from others. Even so, they form lasting relations with likeminded individuals.
Ancestry
Air Genasi
Size
Medium
Speed
35 ft. walking
Darkvision
60. ft
Ancestral Language
Auran
Unending Breath
You can hold your breath indefinetily while not unconstious.
Lightning Resistance
You have resistance to lightning damage.
Mingle with the Wind
You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed. This benefit works only in short bursts; you fall if you end your turn in the air and nothing else is holding you aloft.
Water Genasi
Size
Medium
Speed
30 ft. walking, swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
Darkvision
60 ft.
Ancestral Language
Aquan
Cold Resistance
You have resistance to cold damage.
Amphibious
You can breathe air and water.
Earth Genasi
Size
Medium
Speed
30 ft. walking
Darkvision
60. ft
Ancestral Language
Terran
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.
Fire Genasi
Size
Medium
Speed
30 ft. walking
Darkvision
60. ft
Ancestral Language
Ignan
Fire Resistance
You have resistance to fire damage.
Genasi Spellcasting
You gain the level 1 benefit from your chosen lineage. When you reach character levels 3 and 5, you learn a higher-level spell, as shown on the table. You always have these spells prepared. You can cast each spell once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast them in that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you select your lineage).
| Lineage |
Level 1 |
Level 3 |
Level 5 |
| Air Genasi |
You know the Shocking Grasp, and Elementalism cantrip (you can only produce effects of the air element). |
Feather Fall |
Gust of Wind |
| Water Genasi |
You know the Ray of Frost, and Elementalism cantrip (you can only produce effects of the water element). |
Ice Knife |
Water Walk |
| Earth Genasi |
You know the Elementalism cantrip (you can only produce effects of the earth element). You know the Blade Ward cantrip, and can cast it as a Bonus Action. |
Thunder Wave |
Pass Without Trace |
| Fire Genasi |
You know the Produce Flame, and Elementalism cantrip (you can only produce effects of the fire element). |
Burning Hands |
Flame Blade, Scorching Ray |
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