Homebrew Genasi (Syzygy) Species Details

Genasi is a generic term used to refer to the people of Paggawaan and its surrounding volcanic island chain, as there are two main types. These are the Fira and Soot genasi, which legend states were spawn of the goddess Yalyn. The story goes that Yalyn had come from a far-off star and compressed it into the size of her heart to take it with her, but that it was so heavy it rooted her to the ground when she arrived on Sanctara. Yalyn, who now lonely and rooted on an unknown planet, molded the Genasi out of pieces of herself (Soot subtype) and her star heart (Fira subtype) for company.

Fira Genasi

Fira Genasi are fire elementals, crimson of skin and long-eared. They have the form of a human, one torched by the sun with heavy wrinkles and aggressive facial features which make them seem angry, although they are fairly passive. The fire released from the top of the head and above the eyes gives the illusion of hair, although this is simply excess heat being expunged. They control powerful fire magic through a control item given to all Fira Genasi once they come of age and complete a meticulously choreographed dance at Yalyn's mouth.

Soot Genasi

Soot Genasi are typically of bulkier frame, and have dark features with dry-seeming skin reflecting the Soot they were supposedly molded out of. Their magic generally revolves around ashes and using them as a veil, like primitive forms of illusion magic. Although they are not particularly powerful in combat, their aptitude for more delicate magic and their sheer size makes them respected smiths and laborers. They do not have a ritual comparable to that of the Fira Genasi, although they do undergo a similar education to their counterparts save for the different school of magic The standing Shuuja is a Soot Genasi.

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 5–6 feet tall)
Walk Speed: 30 feet
Climb Speed: 10 feet

 

Genasi (Syzygy) Traits

As a Genasi, you have these special traits:

Languages

Both subtypes of Genasi speak Primordial, although (as with many of the other major powers) Common was adopted for intergovernmental reasons when they started to have relations with foreign nations. The majority of the population, however, was not forced to learn Common and thus only those which frequently speak with outsiders, such as those with businesses or which hold government office, are able to.

Ability Score Increases

The ability score increases are dependent on the Genasi's subtype.

• Fira Genasi:
  • Your Strength score increases by 2.
  • Your Constitution score increases by 1.
• Soot Genasi:
  • Your Constitution score increases by 2.
  • Your Strength score increases by 1.
    
    

Flameborne Resilience

Due to their nature and their exposure to the heat of the volcano, the Genasi have resistance to heat and cold.

Fire Form

You are made of fire. This quality confers the following benefits.

• Your body gives off a great amount of heat. A creature that touches you or hits you with a melee attack while within 5 feet of you takes 1d4 fire damage. Your unarmed strikes deal fire damage instead of the normal bludgeoning damage.
• You can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
• Your flames shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet.

Elemental Nature

You have advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself, and you have resistance to poison damage. You do not require food, drink, or sleep. You must still spend at least 6 hours doing nothing more than light activity, such as reading, talking, or standing watch, to gain the benefits of a long rest.

Brave

You have advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself.