Homebrew Moon Genasi Species Details

 

Visions of Moonlight

Moon Genasi are a slim, humanoid race, with a stature similar to that of an elf. They have white or off-white skin, usually a very light blue or bluish-grey. They have long flowing hair, the color a bright white, similar to the moon, or snow. There are rumors that if the hair is caught in the sunlight in all its glory, it has blinded viewers. Moon Genasi have textured skin, almost looking glittery and sparkly.  Moon genasi additionally have markings on their face, highlighting their status, whether or not they were married, and other important social cues. They wore loose clothing, to honor the moon spirit that guided them.

Shadows of the Past

Moon Genasi was the secret race of the Genasi. High above the planes of existence, rumored to live in the stars, the Moon genasi could replicate any of the other subraces of genasi, as most gensai were unaware of their existence. In reality,  a portion of moon genasi lived among normal people and rarely in Genasi villages. Their people and practices had been shunned by other Genasi and most had retreated and assimilated into other gensai communities. Other Moon gensai however, lived deep in secrecy, in closed societies, keeping their sacred traditions alive

Moon Genasi Lands

The remaining Moon Genasi communities who choose to live as moon genasi is a close-knit, isolationist society. It is rare to come across a moon genasi village, as they are in impossible to reach places and outright dangerous physical environments. They care deeply about their families and their people, and most decisions they make are for the betterment of themselves, thus they can be very selfish and arrogant at times. Moon genasi who leave the community often return frequently, sharing the information of the outside world. Moon genasi are not known for their fighting skills - they pride on their knowledge and intellect, however, many can be capable and dextrous warriors in combat. However, the easiest form of combat to moon gensai is the magical arts. Highly trained moon gensai are often wizards, clerics, or warlocks.

Moon Genasi Traits

Your genasi character is used to a life under the moonlight.

Languages

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

Darkvision

Your connection to the moon makes it easier to see in the dark. 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.

Blessing of the Moon

When fully presenting as a Moon Gensai, instead of walking, standing or running, you can instead choose to hover 1 to 2 feet off the ground, at a speed equal to your current walking speed. In addition, while falling, you glide gracefully to the ground as if under the effects of the feather fall spell.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2 and either Your dexterity or wisdom score increases by 1

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.