Genasi

Newborn elements bound and shaped by genies, genasi are masters of their respective elements. A genasi gains great magical abilities from their genie masters, in addition to taking on the genie's prideful nature. Treated right, a genasi cares deeply for their genie master. Treated poorly, genasi may either regress into a shadow of themselves, a mere puppet for their master, or they will try to rise up against the genie, either killing them or being killed in the process.
When the Vydrithöne overlapped with the Leifethöne, some of the genasi ventured into the Balethöne to explore the new plane. While some of these few returned to the Vydrithöne, a number of them took up residence in the Balethöne. Over the years, the mixed magic of the Balethöne changed the bodies of the genasi, making them more humanoid, and allowing their magic to expand beyond that of their elemental parent.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humanoid in shape, Genasi stand on two legs and have two arms. Those that reside in the Vydrithöne more strongly resemble their elemental parent, while those that live in the Balethöne have a more refined appearance. They are incredibly sturdy creatures, able to withstand great injuries and harsh falls or blows.

Genetics and Reproduction

While the original genasi in the Vydrithöne are capable of reproduction, it was an extremely rare occasion, as the genies preferred "first generation" genasi. In the Balethöne however, this is untrue. Genasi can only mate with those of the same element - a child will not be conceived otherwise. After carrying her young for about 6 months, a female genasi will give birth to twins.

Growth Rate & Stages

Genasi are born with the capabilities of a typical human newborn. However, their bodies quickly adapt to the world around them, giving them the physical prowess of a toddler within a month, and full physical maturity by 2 cycles old. Their minds progress quickly at the beginning of their growth, reaching teenage maturity in those same 2 cycles. However, their minds slow their maturity at this point, taking an additional 4 cycles to reach full maturity. This is thought to allow their brains to adapt to the constant pull of their respective element, enabling the perception of the world around them through this connection.

Ecology and Habitats

Genasi can be found in any region of land, although most will tend to live near places that best suit their respective elemental origins.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Genasi require food on a daily basis, much the way humans do.

Biological Cycle

A genasi on their own is generally unchanging from cycle to cycle. However, they will tend to reflect the well being of their element around them to a degree. A water genasi living near a polluted stream or river may tend towards sickness or poor health for example.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Social structure is largely based on elemental ability. The more in tune a genasi is with their element, the better standing they will have amongst their peers. Not to say that a genasi without ability cannot somehow prove themselves in other ways, but it is rare and unlikely to occur.

Facial characteristics

While genasi have human-like facial features, their features tend to be more broad and stocky. Many will have odd markings, although there is a large variance of exact structure due to the difference in elemental presentation within each genasi.

Average Intelligence

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.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Genasi have a certain sense of the world around them pertaining to the element they originate from. While they are no masters of their element, they are somewhat synced with it, gaining a general feeling from it.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Females: Kánká, Biyi, Aega, Bunmi, Eniiyi, Enitan, Gbolahun, Ibukun, Iyawa, Jibola, Kokumo, Olajuwan, Shola, Zoputan
Males: Odo, Akinkumi, Bayode, Folarin, Olabisi, Oson, Sangodele, Tokunbo

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elementals

Genetic Descendants

• Human

Scientific Name

Natus Elementis

Lifespan

125 - 200 cycles

Average Height

5' - 7'

Average Weight

135 lbs - 180 lbs

Average Physique

Those genasi of earth or water descent tend to be heavier, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (red, green, blue, or gray), and there is something odd about them. The elemental blood flowing through their veins manifests differently in each genasi, often as magical power.

Genasi

Ability Score Increase +2 Con

Size Medium

Speed 30 ft

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There are four major subraces of genasi, with varying abilites each. They are: air genasi, eath genasi, fire genasi, and water genasi.

Air Genasi

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As changeable as the weather, your moods shift from calm to wild and violent with little warning, but these storms rarely last long. 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: Dexterity +1
Unending Breath: You can hold your breath indefinitely while you are not incapacitated.
Mingle with the Wind: You can cast the levitate spell once with this trait, requiring no material components, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Earth Genasi

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You have inherited some measure of control over earth, reveling in superior strength and solid power. You tend to avoid rash decisions, pausing long enough to consider your options before taking action. 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: Strength +1
Earth Walk: You can move across difficult terrain made of earth or stone without expending extra movement.
Merge with Stone: You can cast the pass without trace spell once with this trait, requiring no material components, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Fire Genasi

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You tend toward impatience and making snap judgments. Rather than hide your distinctive appearance, you exult in it. 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: Intelligence +1
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. Your ties to the Elemental Plane of Fire make your darkvision unusual: everything you see in darkness is in a shade of red.
Fire Resistance: You have resistance to fire damage.
Read to the Blaze: You know the produce flame cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the burning hands spell once with this trait as a 1st-level spell, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Water Genasi

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The lapping of waves, the spray of sea foam on the wind, the ocean depths—all of these things call to your heart. You wander freely and take pride in your independence, though others might consider you selfish. 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: Wisdom +1
Acid Resistance: You have resistance to acid damage.
Amphibious: You can breathe air and water.
Swim: You have a swimming speed of 30 feet.
Call to the Wave: You know the shape water cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the create or destroy water spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages. Elemental, Common, Primordial