Homebrew Half Fire Genasi / Half Half-Elf Species Details

The result of a union between a genasi and half-elf, you display subdued characteristics of your genasi heritage but still stand out in a crowd.

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, or gray), 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).

Genasi almost never have contact with their elemental parents. Genies seldom have interest in their mortal offspring, seeing them as accidents. Many feel nothing for their genasi children at all.

Some genasi live as outcasts, driven into exile for their unsettling appearance and strange magic, or assuming leadership of savage humanoids and weird cults in untamed lands. Others gain positions of great influence, especially where elemental beings are revered. A few genasi leave the Material Plane to find refuge in the households of their genie parents.

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.

Subraces

Four major subraces of genasi are found among the worlds of D&D: air genasi, earth genasi, fire genasi, and water genasi. Choose one of these subraces.

Half Fire Genasi / Half Half-Elf Traits

The result of a union between a genasi and half-elf, you display subdued characteristics of your genasi heritage but still stand out in a crowd.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Primordial. Primordial is a guttural language, filled with harsh syllables and hard consonants.

Darkvision

Thanks to your elf blood, 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.

Fey Ancestory

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Fire Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age

Again, leaning more towards your genasi heritage, you mature at about the same rate as humans and reach adulthood in your late teens. You live longer than humans but not as long as half-elves, averaging about 150 years.

Alignment

Independent and self-reliant, genasi tend toward a neutral alignment, but thanks to your elven heritage you can have some chaotic in you.

Size

Genasi are as varied as their mortal parents but are generally built like humans, much like half-elves, standing anywhere from 5 feet to over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.