Homebrew Elemental Symbiote Species Details
After the Great Collide, Moria was greeted by the evangelical Elemental Islands genasi. Over time, it was revealed that these genasi were not the byproduct of man and djinn but in fact elementals themselves left stranded on the material plane and forced to watch as they slowly dissipated into the ether. Their only hope of survival: to bond with compatible, willing humanoids on the material plane. While not always successful, a compatible match between elemental and humanoid would result in an entirely new life form capable of feats once thought impossible.
Heirs to Elemental Power
Elemental symbiotes inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They physically resemble that of their original race but lose the traits that make them unique, instead taking on a more raw, elemental appearance. The elemental blood flowing through their veins manifests differently in each elemental symbiotes, often as magical power, unfortunately, this power is not hereditary but derived solely from the elemental being hosted by the humanoid, often leading to an elemental attempting to bond to a less than ideal host if they believe their current host is beyond saving.
Some elemental symbiotes 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.
Wild and Confident
Elemental symbiotes rarely lack confidence, most likely due to the combining of the host and elemental's minds causing for a greater than average ego. Such self-confidence can sometimes blind elemental symbiotes to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can chip away at even an elemental symbiote’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft.
Genasi Names
Elemental symbiotes use the naming conventions of the race among whom they were raised. They might later assume distinctive names to capture their heritage, such as Flame, Ember, Wave, or Onyx.
Elemental Symbiote Traits
Your elemental symbiote character has certain characteristics in common with all other elemental symbiotes.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age
Due to the need for a willing host, it is extremely rare to find a child elemental symbiote, however once bonded, it is not uncommon for the duo to live well into their hundreds.
Size
Elemental symbiotes are as varied as their mortal hosts and can be as tall or short as their host's race. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial. Primordial is a guttural language, filled with harsh syllables and hard consonants.