GENASI
(Earth)

Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water — these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while others were born to non-genasi parents who lived near a place suffused by a genie’s magic.

!WARNING!:

If you enter the Underdark Lolthite Temple or the surface Shevarash Temple as someone against their dogma and get caught, it will be considered NVL.

Exceptions exist if there is a DM or event that invites player to these places

As an earth genasi, you are descended from the cruel and greedy dao, though you are not necessarily evil. 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.

Seen in silhouette, a genasi can usually pass for human. Those of earth or water descent tend to be heavier, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. A given genasi might have some features reminiscent of the mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick hair from a dwarf, small hands and feet from a halfling, exceedingly large eyes from a gnome, and so on).

Earth genasi tended to be strong and tough, but were often stubborn and oblivious. They tended to be indifferent to others of their kind and thus in many cases isolated themselves.

Biological Traits

Build: Sturdy and muscular. Earth Genasi often have a solid, grounded presence.
Eye Color: Brown, green, or black, sometimes appearing as if flecks of stone or soil are embedded within them.
Hair Color: Dark brown, black, or the color of earth and stone, often looking coarse or rocky.
Skin Color: Shades of earthy tones, including brown, gray, or a deep green, with a texture resembling stone or soil.
Distinguishing Features: Earth Genasi often have rough, rocky skin and a grounded, solid aura. Their veins might appear like fissures in rock, sometimes faintly glowing with a deep inner light.

Lifespan: Earth Genasi mature at the same rate as humans and can live up to 120 years.

Height: Medium. Earth Genasi typically stand between 160 - 190 cm tall.

Alignment: Often lawful neutral, embodying the steady, unyielding nature of the earth. However, individual alignments can vary widely.

Languages: Common and Primordial.

Speed: 4 tiles

Racial Traits

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PERKS

Specialist: Choose one from these and increase it by +1:
- Strength
- Constitution
Darkvision:
- You can see in the dark (unless source of light is present, you see shades of grey)
Earth Walk:
- You can move across difficult terrain made of earth or stone without expending extra movement.
Merge with Stone.
- You know the blade ward cantrip. You regain the use when you finish a long rest.
- Starting at Adept level, you can cast the pass without trace 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.
- Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (It will grab the highest one from those three).

Positive Views on other races

Dwarves: Earth Genasi and dwarves share a deep connection with the earth, often forming strong alliances based on mutual respect for stone and craftsmanship.
Gnomes: Gnomes appreciate the stability and practicality of Earth Genasi, often working together in subterranean environments.
Stone Giants: These giants share an affinity with stone and earth, making them natural allies.

Negative Views on other races

Fire Genasi: The opposing elemental nature of fire and earth can lead to conflicts between these two genasi.
Air Genasi: Their differing philosophies on movement and change versus stability can create tension.
Tremor Beasts: Creatures that cause earthquakes or disrupt the earth are natural enemies of Earth Genasi.

Common Gods

Grumbar (Earthlord)
- Grumbar is the elemental god of earth, stability, and solidity. He represents the unchanging and enduring aspects of the earth.
- Domains: Earth, Strength, Protection

Note for clerics:

- Due to the limited amount of subclasses in the server, the domain of the worshipped god does not need to perfectly match up. Make sure it makes sense!

Roleplaying Tips

Earth Genasi characters are often dependable and resilient, embodying the enduring strength of the earth. They are slow to change their minds but once committed, they are unwavering in their decisions. Use this trait to play a character who is a rock for their allies, providing stability and strength in the face of adversity.

GENASI (Earth)