Earth Genasi are the living embodiment of stone and soil, their mortal forms touched by the elemental essence of earth genies. They are solid and resilient, with skin that often resembles polished stone, rough granite, or freshly tilled soil, colored in shades of brown, gray, green, or even gold. Their hair, if they have any, might shimmer like crystalline minerals or flow like soft earth in a breeze. Rooted in their connection to the earth, these genasi move with an innate ease across difficult terrain, their footsteps steady even on rocky ground or shifting rubble. Yet for all their power, Earth Genasi often feel the weight of their dual heritage. Whether born of fleeting unions with genies or from generations of dormant elemental bloodlines, they are perpetual outsiders—neither fully mortal nor truly elemental. This complex identity drives many to seek purpose, harmony, or a place where they can feel truly grounded.

Earth Genasi Traits

Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Earth Walk. You can move across difficult terrain without expending extra movement if you are using your walking speed on the ground or a floor.

Merge with Stone. You know the blade ward cantrip, You can cast it as normal, and you can also cast it as a bonus action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Starting at 5th level, you can cast the meld into stone spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast that spell with this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast it using any spell slots you have of 2nd level or higher.

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).