Homebrew Light Genasi Species Details

 While for many years there was thought to only be four types of genasi, recent findings have identified two more rare varieties. Unlike the other four however, these two don't seem to originate from the elemental plains. Instead, they seem to be born in places where strong light or dark magics reside. Light Genasi for instance are born in places where love, hope, and other positive emotions are in abundance. You will usually find these sunny disposition beings in areas of prosperity and joy

A light genasi typically looks like a radiant ball of sunshine. Their skin typically ranges from a bright shade of yellow to pure white, and they tend to have a glow around them as light radiates from their being. This does make them a bit less stealthy than their brethren, but it does make them great for traversing dark areas with ease. People have also described them as being slightly warm to the touch, as if you were literally touching a peaceful sun beam. How nice

Light Genasi Traits

As a light genasi, you have the following traits

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid

Size

You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.

 

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet

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 colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Radiant Resistance

You have resistance to radiant damage

Inner Light

You have disadvantage on stealth checks, but advantage on perception

Divine Illumination

You know the dancing lights cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast the daylight spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast faerie fire or daylight 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 your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).