Elemental tempest Elemental tempests , also sometimes called tempests or genasi tempests , are genasi capable of manifesting two elemental forms simultaneously , an unusual talent amongst their race . Unlike most genasi , who typically have a single , dominant elemental manifestation , elemental tempests embrace the chaos that fuels their physical nature . As a result , elemental tempests are inconstant and passionate individuals capable of both vast power and an unusual amount of versatility . Culture . Because manifestations are so closely tied to a genasi ' s appearance and psychology , elemental tempests are unusual in a few ways beyond their abilities . An elemental tempest ' s physical appearance is likely the most immediately obvious difference , as a tempest ' s body constantly flickers between one element and another , never fully embracing one . For instance , an elemental tempest of fire and wind , might be covered in red flames across most of his body with an arm of chilly blue , only an instant later for the balance to shift . This causes a constant strain on an elemental tempest ' s body , though such genasi embrace the feeling , rather than looking upon it is a burden . Elemental tempests can also appear psychologically unstable . Because each manifestation has broad pyschological traits associated with it , elemental tempests often appear to have two warring personalities , as though they were suffering from . This is not the case , however , and while elemental tempests might appear mercurial due to their strong mood swings , a tempest is generally no more insane than the average genasi . Abilities . The most obvious ability of an elemental tempest is the one that defines them - their ability to manifest two elements at once . These elements can be of any combination found amongst genasi and which the tempest is already capable of manifesting . While manifesting these elements , which a tempest can change while resting , a tempest acquires the benefits of both manifestations simultaneously . On rare occasions an elemental tempest , when determined , can change one of their manifestations instantaneously or even temporarily adopt a manifestation they are normally incapable of using . Naturally , the ability to manifest two elements leads into the rest of an elemental tempest ' s abilities . Each elemental tempest , for instance , charges the attacks they gain as tempests with elemental energy from each of the manifestations they are currently using , such as fire and cold . Experienced elemental tempests also gain an increased resistance to damage by , , or . Although it may seem natural that elemental tempests would draw upon elemental magic this is hardly necessary . Tempests can come from any background , from rogue s to paladin s , and the power that fuels their abilities may come from any of several sources , be they arcane , divine , or simply as the result of untapping the genasi ' s inner potential . Each of a genasi ' s powers are unmistakably elemental in nature , however . For instance , " absorb elements " is an ability novice tempests are capable of that allows an elemental tempest to absorb harmful elemental energy and charge their own attacks with it . " Elemental fury " similarly allows tempests to blast their foes with elemental power .