Homebrew Genji Species Details

“I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a high cliff over the fabled city of Qualinost.

Four slender spires rose from the city’s corners like glistening spindles, their brilliant white stone marbled with shining silver. Graceful arches, swooping from spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird lighting on them might overthrow the balance. These glistening arches were the city’s only boundaries; there was no wall around Qualinost. The elven city opened its arms lovingly to the wilderness.

— Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, Dragons of Autumn Twilight

Genji are strong and intelligent humanoids who are in the world ,but not completely of it. Legend says the were born of the one light ever in shadowfell

Strong and Graceful

Due to their reclusive not much is known about their physical features. They are slightly taller than humans on average, ranging from just under 5 feet tall to well over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 110 to 155 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males heavier than females.

Elves’ coloration encompasses the normal human range and also includes skin in shades of pale blue, pale, and almost greys or silvers, hair of Black or Sand colored, and eyes like pools of liquid gold or silver. They have no known facial and body hair. They favor clothing in dark or earthy colors, and they enjoy robust yet lovely jewelry.

A Timeless Perspective

Genjis can live well over 1000 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy, although tend to lust over silver or onyx. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art, elves can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. They reply to petty insults with disdain and to serious insults with vengeance.

Like the dunes that have lasted through time, Genjis are prevolous in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to disappear into the dunes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, Genjis reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, advanced war machines, and strategy.

Hidden Desert Realms

Most Genjis dwell in unknown fortresses hidden among the dunes. Genjis hunt game, gather food, and grow vegetables, and their skill and magic allow them to support themselves without the need for clearing and plowing land. They are talented artisans, crafting finely worked weapons and art objects. Their contact with outsiders is usually limited, though very few Genjis make a good living by trading crafted items for metals (which they have no interest in mining).

Elves encountered outside their own lands are commonly traveling minstrels, assasines, or sages. Human nobles compete for the services of Genji instructors to teach their secrets of swordplay or magic to them.

 

HAUGHTY BUT GRACIOUS

Although they can be haughty, elves are generally gracious even to those who fall short of their high expectations—which is most non-elves. Still, they can find good in just about anyone.

Dwarves. “Dwarves are dull, clumsy oafs. But what they lack in humor, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that approaches elven quality.”

Halflings. “Halflings are people of simple pleasures, and that is not a quality to scorn. They’re good folk, they care for each other and tend their gardens, and they have proven themselves tougher than they seem when the need arises.”

Humans. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have accomplished, and you have to appreciate their achievements. If only they could slow down and learn some refinement.”

 

 

Genji Traits

Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old.

Size

Genjis range from 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Genji. Genji is harsh, with strong intonations.