Homebrew Storm Genasi Species Details

Storm Genasi are an offshoot of Air Genasi representing the electricity, energy, and power of storms in the sky. They are free-spirited and intense, their moods blowing over as quickly as a thunderstorm.

They often have blue skin, with almost a bruised appearance, and have a bad habit of shocking those who touch them with the static electricity generated in their movement.

Storm Genasi Traits

Your genasi character has certain characteristics in common with all other genasi.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial. Primordial is a guttural language, filled with harsh syllables and hard consonants.

Ability Score Increase

  • Your Constitution score increases by 2.
  • Your Dexterity score increases by 1

Age

Genasi 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.

Alignment

Independent and self-reliant, genasi tend toward a neutral alignment.

Size

Genasi are as varied as their mortal parents but are generally built like humans, standing anywhere from 5 feet to over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Embrace the Storm

You know the Shocking Grasp cantrip. Once you reach 5th level, you can cast Call Lightning 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.

Tempestborn

You have resistance to your choice of Lightning Damage or Thunder Damage.

Coruscating Power

As a bonus action, you conjure lightning energy into your hand, a metal melee weapon that you wield, or a ranged weapon that you wield. The next time you deal damage with that weapon, or a lightning or thunder spell, before the beginning of your next turn, you deal 1d8 additional lightning damage. At 11th level, the additional damage increases to 2d8. At 20th level, the additional damage increases to 3d8. You can use this feature once, and regain use of it when you finish a short rest.

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