Homebrew Shadow Genasi Species Details

 

As a Shadow Genasi, you hail from the Shadowfell. Rare is the Genasi race but even rarer is a Shadow Genasi. Whether these children manifested in the Shadowfell or find themselves in the plane of dread by accident, they always find their way back to the material plane. Usually forced to live out a life on the outskirts of society.  These plane touched children often observe a situation from the shadows and approach with precision. You are trusting to those who have earned your respect but weary of all else. 

The Shadow Genasi can bend the darkness around them to shroud their visage but when they display their elegance proudly, it's not something to forget. Their hair often billows from their head and mists off their shoulders in whisps. Their vibrantly but variably glowing eyes range from blue-black. Their skin can appear a vivid white to a barren black. If agitated a Shadow Genasi might appear blurry as the shadow around them begins to shift with their mood. 

Genasi Names

Genasi use the naming conventions of the people among whom they were raised. They might later assume distinctive names to capture their heritage, such as Flame, Ember, Wave, Onyx, or Shadow. 

 

Shadow Genasi Traits

Your genasi character has certain characteristics in common with all other genasi.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Primordial and Shadowfell. 

Shadow Armor

Once per short rest, you harness the shadow within to reduce damage by half. 

Shadow Jump

When in dim-lit areas you can teleport up to 30ft. At the 6th level, this increases to 60ft.  

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age

Genasi mature at about the same rate as humans and reach adulthood in their late teens. Shadow Genasi live somewhat longer than other Genasi do, up to 200 years.

Alignment

Independent and self-reliant, genasi tend toward a neutral alignment.

Dexterous

Your dexterity score is increased by plus 2 as you manipulate the shadow around you. 

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.