Genasi
Genasi are a series of humanoids native to the elemental planes.
Origins
A genasi is born when the soul of a sentient living creature melded with the primordial matter of an elemental plane. Only under rare circumstances did such an elemental-infused soul coalesce into a manifest form and create a genasi. A genasi usually retained no connection to the soul that gave it form. That life force was a building block that determined the genasi's form and apparent gender, as well as one or two key personality traits. Types of Genasi
There are four primary types of genasi, which is determined based on which of the four elemental planes a soul is coalesced into. Air Genasi
As an air genasi, they are created in The Elemental Plane of Air. As changeable as the weather, their 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. Earth Genasi
Earth genasi are from The Elemental Plane of Earth. They have inherited some measure of control over earth, reveling in superior strength and solid power. They 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. Fire Genasi
Hailing from The Elemental Plane of Fire, they have inherited the volatile mood and keen mind of the efreet. They tend toward impatience and making snap judgments. Rather than hide their distinctive appearance, they 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. Water Genasi
The lapping of waves, the spray of sea foam on the wind, the ocean depths—all of these things call to the heart of a water genasi. They wander freely throughout The Elemental Plane of Water and take pride in their independence, though others might consider them 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. Genasi in Wyrring
Genasi are extremely rare in The Material Plane, and are mostly found within their respective Elemental Planes. Those found in the Material Plane are typically victims of some form of teleportation or are agents of The Repairers. Sources:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/races/23-genasi
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Genie
A genasi is born when the soul of a sentient living creature melded with the primordial matter of an elemental plane. Only under rare circumstances did such an elemental-infused soul coalesce into a manifest form and create a genasi. A genasi usually retained no connection to the soul that gave it form. That life force was a building block that determined the genasi's form and apparent gender, as well as one or two key personality traits. Types of Genasi
There are four primary types of genasi, which is determined based on which of the four elemental planes a soul is coalesced into. Air Genasi
As an air genasi, they are created in The Elemental Plane of Air. As changeable as the weather, their 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. Earth Genasi
Earth genasi are from The Elemental Plane of Earth. They have inherited some measure of control over earth, reveling in superior strength and solid power. They 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. Fire Genasi
Hailing from The Elemental Plane of Fire, they have inherited the volatile mood and keen mind of the efreet. They tend toward impatience and making snap judgments. Rather than hide their distinctive appearance, they 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. Water Genasi
The lapping of waves, the spray of sea foam on the wind, the ocean depths—all of these things call to the heart of a water genasi. They wander freely throughout The Elemental Plane of Water and take pride in their independence, though others might consider them 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. Genasi in Wyrring
Genasi are extremely rare in The Material Plane, and are mostly found within their respective Elemental Planes. Those found in the Material Plane are typically victims of some form of teleportation or are agents of The Repairers. Sources:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/races/23-genasi
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Genie
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