Post by Stix on Nov 6, 2005 18:12:40 GMT -5
A word about genasi:
The fundamental elemental nature of the multiverse is as much a part of a genasi as flesh and blood. The genasi are plane-touched beings, the descendants of a union of a human and an elemental creature (often a genie, hence the name genasi). These extremely rare beings inspire more distrust and prejudice than any other plane-touched, for public opinion regards them as more alien. In general, they also maintain a contempt for other races and an air of superiority that doesn't endear them to anyone.
It's often assumed that genasi of differing elements have a natural racial hatred for one another, simply by the fact of their warring elemental natures. This isn't true; a single genasi usually resents and dislikes all others of his kind, not just those of different elements. Not surprisingly, two or more genasi are virtually never encountered together, except by happenstance.
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Strong, immovable, and ponderous -- so-called stone princes exhibit these qualities of the earth. These are descendants of human and earth-being pairings, the elemental parent most often a dao. Creatures of elemental earth care nothing for creatures of flesh, and so such offspring are virtually always raised among their human kin. Most earth genasi embrace their elemental natures, reveling in their superiority, strength, and earth-born power.
Though no less arrogant than the other genasi, the stone princes are not as obvious about it. Their conceit is the quiet certainty that they are greater than those around them. Their closeness to the earth gives them a connection to the fundamental aspects of the multiverse that lesser beings cannot even begin to fathom.
In appearance, many stone princes seem dirty, rough, and rugged, like a handful of earth and rock; others look as impeccably clean as polished stones. They prefer no particular clothing, although many choose to adorn themselves and their possessions with precious gems and metals.
Earth genasi also have one or more of the following physical traits:
- Brown, leathery (almost stonelike) skin
- A metallic sheen to their skin or hair
- Blocky features, thick torsos and limbs
- Brown, black, or gray hair
- Rough, almost gritty flesh
- Deep, slow speech, like the rumbling of the earth
- Black eyes like deep pits
Slow to act and ponderous in thought, stone princes are far from stupid. They simply prefer to consider their actions and the implications and effects those actions might have; they despise hasty thinking in all its forms. Of all other races, dwarves are most likely to take to the earth genasi (and vice versa).
Many earth genasi apply their mass and enhanced strength to lives of martial prowess as fighters or pugilists. Although many are too self-absorbed or cautious to involve themselves in the affairs of deities, those who do worship sometimes become priests or clerics, join holy orders and serve as paladins, or find themselves empowered as favored souls; stone princes never deign to serve a god whose portfolio does not include earth, stone, or metal in some way. Elementalists, mages, and sorcerers tend to focus on magic that aids in basic survival.
Strength: 11 to 20
Dexterity: 9 to 18
Constitution: 11 to 20
Intelligence: 9 to 18
Wisdom: 7 to 16
Charisma: 7 to 16
Size: Medium
Base Speed: 30
Darkvision, 60'
Stonecunning
Pass Without Trace 1/day
+1 AC bonus due to natural armor
+1 to saves vs. earth/acid/disintegration; additional +1 every fifth level
+2 Racial bonus to Appraise, Concentration
-2 Racial penalty to Diplomacy, Gather Information
Favored Class: Elementalist
Male height range: 5'2" - 6'6"
Female height range: 5'0" - 6'4"
Male weight range: 160 - 360 lbs
Female weight range: 110 - 310 lbs
Starting age range: 21 - 50
Lifespan: 120 years
The fundamental elemental nature of the multiverse is as much a part of a genasi as flesh and blood. The genasi are plane-touched beings, the descendants of a union of a human and an elemental creature (often a genie, hence the name genasi). These extremely rare beings inspire more distrust and prejudice than any other plane-touched, for public opinion regards them as more alien. In general, they also maintain a contempt for other races and an air of superiority that doesn't endear them to anyone.
It's often assumed that genasi of differing elements have a natural racial hatred for one another, simply by the fact of their warring elemental natures. This isn't true; a single genasi usually resents and dislikes all others of his kind, not just those of different elements. Not surprisingly, two or more genasi are virtually never encountered together, except by happenstance.
* * * * *
Strong, immovable, and ponderous -- so-called stone princes exhibit these qualities of the earth. These are descendants of human and earth-being pairings, the elemental parent most often a dao. Creatures of elemental earth care nothing for creatures of flesh, and so such offspring are virtually always raised among their human kin. Most earth genasi embrace their elemental natures, reveling in their superiority, strength, and earth-born power.
Though no less arrogant than the other genasi, the stone princes are not as obvious about it. Their conceit is the quiet certainty that they are greater than those around them. Their closeness to the earth gives them a connection to the fundamental aspects of the multiverse that lesser beings cannot even begin to fathom.
In appearance, many stone princes seem dirty, rough, and rugged, like a handful of earth and rock; others look as impeccably clean as polished stones. They prefer no particular clothing, although many choose to adorn themselves and their possessions with precious gems and metals.
Earth genasi also have one or more of the following physical traits:
- Brown, leathery (almost stonelike) skin
- A metallic sheen to their skin or hair
- Blocky features, thick torsos and limbs
- Brown, black, or gray hair
- Rough, almost gritty flesh
- Deep, slow speech, like the rumbling of the earth
- Black eyes like deep pits
Slow to act and ponderous in thought, stone princes are far from stupid. They simply prefer to consider their actions and the implications and effects those actions might have; they despise hasty thinking in all its forms. Of all other races, dwarves are most likely to take to the earth genasi (and vice versa).
Many earth genasi apply their mass and enhanced strength to lives of martial prowess as fighters or pugilists. Although many are too self-absorbed or cautious to involve themselves in the affairs of deities, those who do worship sometimes become priests or clerics, join holy orders and serve as paladins, or find themselves empowered as favored souls; stone princes never deign to serve a god whose portfolio does not include earth, stone, or metal in some way. Elementalists, mages, and sorcerers tend to focus on magic that aids in basic survival.
Strength: 11 to 20
Dexterity: 9 to 18
Constitution: 11 to 20
Intelligence: 9 to 18
Wisdom: 7 to 16
Charisma: 7 to 16
Size: Medium
Base Speed: 30
Darkvision, 60'
Stonecunning
Pass Without Trace 1/day
+1 AC bonus due to natural armor
+1 to saves vs. earth/acid/disintegration; additional +1 every fifth level
+2 Racial bonus to Appraise, Concentration
-2 Racial penalty to Diplomacy, Gather Information
Favored Class: Elementalist
Male height range: 5'2" - 6'6"
Female height range: 5'0" - 6'4"
Male weight range: 160 - 360 lbs
Female weight range: 110 - 310 lbs
Starting age range: 21 - 50
Lifespan: 120 years