Ura - Water Genasi

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.

Basic Information

Anatomy

You have the same broad physicality as your mortal parent or ancestor.

Genetics and Reproduction

Ura reproduce sexually. This article

outlines how their offspring manifest.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Ura are omnivorous. They have an affinity for all kinds of seafood. When they eat plants, they prefer water plants. Regardless of these tastes, they can and will eat any of the usual array of foods consumed by most omnivores.

Behaviour

Ura tend towards independence. They will give or accept aid, but only on their terms.

Additional Information

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Ura usually look like 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 ura's hair might float freely, swaying as if underwater. Some have voices with undertones reminiscent of whale song or trickling streams.

Proper Common Name

Ura

Other Common Name(s)

Water Genasi

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Ienua - Genasi

Scientific Name

Arcanae arcochordata elementalis conseius parentis ienua ura

Ura Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Ura mature at about the same rate as humans and reach adulthood in their late teens. They live somewhat longer than humans do, up to 120 years.

Size

Ura are as varied as their mortal parents and ancestors. Choose size Small or Medium to reflect the size of your mortal parent or ancestor.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Swim

You have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Acid Resistance

You have resistance to acid damage.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

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

You can speak, read, and write the Aquan dialect of the Primordial language, along with the Common language in the region where the campaign begins.