Homebrew Lumina Genasi Species Details

 

Born from the primal releases of the Godwaves the Genasi are manifested elemental beings that call Mernith their home. Their bodies are each distinctly adapted to the harsh environments of the region and as such their elemental prowess translates in a great many abilities that make them experts in the fields of elemental magic. Driven by the temper of their elements they'll show the world the power that shaped the world. 

Lumina Genasi: Known as the Mindbender tribe in the old days. The Lumina genasi unlike their shade-like counterpart are quite common across the lands as healers and potion brewers that have granted many matriarchs solace from diseases both in the capital and out in the mainland. They are a welcome sight in any war or conflict though this has also made them an indication of bad things to come. A Lumina genasi is know for their luminescent skin that gives of a slight glow while their hair is thin and golden like fine silk. A lumina Genasi has the innate ability to see deep into a person's thoughts and is able to communicate with it and sometimes even change memories in their mind, this has made it that there are an offshoot of Lumina genasi relegated to spywork and other forms of subterfuge. Despite their light demeanor a Lumina Genasi is steadfast and headstrong in their will and moral code, those who follow it are praised those who do not scorned beyond measure. The Lumina live in Elmeran close to their ever radiant high elf neighbours.

Heirs to Elemental Power

Genasi inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (red, green, blue, black, brown, purple, whjte), and there is something odd about them. The elemental blood flowing through their veins manifests differently in each genasi, often as magical power.

Seen in silhouette, a genasi can usually pass for human. Those of earth or water descent tend to be heavier, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. A given genasi might have some features reminiscent of the mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick hair from a dwarf, small hands and feet from a halfling, exceedingly large eyes from a gnome, and so on).

When it comes to interspecies meddling the mother has the ability to decide what element the child will carry from either herself or the father. 

Wild and Confident

Genasi rarely lack confidence, seeing themselves as equal to almost any challenge in their path. This certainty might manifest as graceful self-assurance in one genasi and as arrogance in another. Such self- confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble.

Too much failure can chip away at even a genasi’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft.

Genasi Subtypes

A Genasi can be one of the 8th elements water, fire, earth, wind, nature, magic, Life, Death. Depending on the choice their abilities vary greatly. 

 

Lumina 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.

Brightminded

Using a bonus action you can enter a willing creature's mind and converse with them. The effect goes both ways allowing full conversations to occur without uttering a single word. You can only do this as long as you can see your target, as soon as you lose sight the ability also ends. Magic like counterspell or dispel magic can also disable the ability. 

Creatures who are not willing must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw to be affected by the ability. If the creature succeeds the save you take 1D4 psychic damage after the attempt. 

Luminal Ancestry

You and anyone within 5ft of you gains advantage on saving throws from spells and effects that affect the mind. 

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence or Wisdom score increases by 2.

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 30 feet.