Genasi

Basic Information

Biological Traits

The Para-Genasi. A series of sub-species of of genasi were created by the wizard Biomancer Stratos at the Synthesis laboratory located in The Wealdstone Gorge. Created by artificially infusing existing genasi with magic from a contrasting elemental plane, the following details the abilities of the newly-created genasi.
Dust Genasi

• 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 colours in that darkness only as shades of grey.
• Thunder Resistance. You have resistance to thunder damage.
• Speak to the Sand. You know the Thunderclap cantrip. Starting at 5th level, you can cast the Dust Devil 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 the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is you spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).
• Unending Breath. You can hold your breath indefinitely while you’re not incapacitated.

Ice Genasi

• Cold Resistance. You have resistance to cold damage.
• 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 colours in that darkness only as shades of grey.
• Join with the Frost. You know the Shape Water cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the Frost Fingers spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can cast the Armour of Agathys spell at 2nd-level with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast Frost Fingers or Armour of Agathys with this trait, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is you spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).
• Swim. You have a swimming speed equal to your walking feet.

Magma Genasi

• 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 colours in that darkness only as shades of grey.
• Earth Walk. You can move across difficult terrain made of earth or stone without expending extra movement if you are using your walking speed on the ground or a floor.
• Fire Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage.
• Summon the Eruption. You know the Magic Stone cantrip. Starting at 5th level, you can cast the Earth Tremor spell at 2nd-level 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 the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is you spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).

Ooze Genasi

• Acid Resistance. You have resistance to acid damage.
• 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 colours in that darkness only as shades of grey.
• Swim. You have a swimming speed equal to your walking feet.
• Take Hold of the Mire. You know the Mold Earth cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the Grease spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can cast the Maximilian's Earthen Grasp spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast Grease or Maximilian's Earthen Grasp with this trait, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is you spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).

Smoke Genasi

• 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 colours in that darkness only as shades of grey.
• Evoke the Smog. You know the Poison Spray cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the Pyrotechnics spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can cast the Stinking Cloud spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast Pyrotechnics or Stinking Cloud with this trait, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is you spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).
• Poison Resistance. You have resistance to poison damage.

Steam Genasi

• 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 colours in that darkness only as shades of grey.
• Fire Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage.
• Meld with the Mist. You know the Gust cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the Blur spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at 5th level, you can cast the Gaseous Form spell, without requiring a material component. Once you cast Blur or Gaseous Form with this trait, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is you spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).

Ecology and Habitats

Concordia. While genasi did exist on the continent before The Confluence, it was shortly after this time when their numbers grew to what they are today. This was due to the introduction of the Djinn to the continent and the offspring they created. Since then, they have become a large part of the demographic of the continent, however the public view of genasi is not that of admiration or trust. They are viewed by many as a living reminder of the catastrophic past the continent endured and are treated with contempt as a result. Genasi born into noble families are typically sequestered away to a distant relative or disowned completely and left to fend for themselves, whilst those who come from working class backgrounds struggle more than any do dig their way out of poverty.
The different sub-races of genasi have adapted to this prejudice differently. Earth genasi tend to shrug off any trouble which comes their way with relative ease, being the most emotionally stable of the four, and situate themselves prominently in society as a peaceful protest to their treatment. Water genasi do their best to avoid trouble where they can, keeping quiet, travelling and avoiding those who would seek to harm them. Air genasi tend to remove themselves from the situation entirely, avoiding civilisation as best they can by living in small communities of their own kind. Fire genasi, on the other hand, tend not to take to the prejudice of others too kindly and are known to act out more than their kin. In the early years of the first generation of their race, many fire genasi decided to relocated to the city of Auchendow and it’s surroundings where their innate resistance to the heat made it an ideal home away from the judgement of those who would seek to discriminate against them.

Civilization and Culture

History

The genasi have existed for as long as powerful mages have been able to pull powerful elemental magic and elemental beings into the material plane. This has lead to people referring to them (along with other races which manifest in this way) as 'plane-touched'. It is believed the first genasi came to the world during the Age of Ascension. Their various elemental heritages are assumed to affect their personalities, with fire genasi stereotypically considered hot-headed and earth genasi stereotypically more calm and stoic, though this is not the case for all individuals.