Homebrew Dark Genasi Species Details
Society and Culture:
Dark Genasi are often found on the fringes of society, drawn to places where the boundary between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is thin. They are secretive and enigmatic, often misunderstood by those around them. Despite this, they are not inherently evil; many Dark Genasi seek to understand and control their dark heritage, using their abilities for good.
They value knowledge and wisdom, often becoming scholars, sorcerers, or rogues. Their mysterious nature makes them excellent spies and infiltrators. Dark Genasi communities, when they form, are usually tight-knit and protective of their members, sharing a deep understanding of their unique struggles and powers.
Dark Genasi Traits
Dark Genasi are the offspring of mortals and creatures of shadow or beings connected to the Shadowfell.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age
Dark Genasi mature at the same rate as humans but live slightly longer, often reaching up to 150 years.
Alignment
Dark Genasi tend towards neutrality, often struggling with the balance between their dark heritage and their personal values. They can be of any alignment, but many gravitate towards neutrality or chaotic alignments.
Size
Dark Genasi are similar in size and build to humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base 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 can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Umbral Step
As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see that is in dim light or darkness. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Shadow Magic
You know the minor illusion cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the disguise self spell once with this trait, and you regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait, and you regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.
Umbral Cloak
You can use an action to cloak yourself in shadow, making it harder for others to detect you. For 1 minute, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in dim light or darkness. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
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