Homebrew Lava Genasi Species Details

the Lava Genasi are a race created when a fire and earth genasi have a child, With warm rocks comprising the majority of their bodies and lava comprising their joints, veins and hair. They are usually only first or second generation children of these couples before their genetics begin to favor traits of fire or earth, reverting the genetics back to the original races, as thus, Lava Genasi are extremely rare.

Lava Genasi Traits

as a Lava Gneasi, the following traits are available

molten heritage

You know the mold earth cantrip. You can cast it as normal, and you can also cast it as a bonus action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the burning hands 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. You can also cast it using any spell slots you have of 2nd level or higher.

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).

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.

Ability Score Increases

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.

glowing lava

the lava comprising your veins, joints and hair glows with a light that surrounds you, creating a 1oft radius of light followed by a 5ft radius of dim light that allows any seeing creature within it to see in colour, acting like a torch.

fire resistance

you have resistance to fire damage

burrowing grip

by heating up your hands to extreme heats, you are able to create holes and handholds within stone and rock, allowing you to climb up most surfaces slowly as you make your own handholds

improved terrain handling

your earth genasi heritage has given you a slight advantage over difficult terrain. you do not quite ignore difficult terrain, however it does not affect you as severely. for example, if your regular walking speed is 30ft, you can traverse 20ft of difficult terrain with one movement rather than the usual 15ft of other races.

languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character.

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