Oread (Player Race)

Oreads are humans whose ancestry includes the touch of an elemental being of earth somewhere along the line, often that of a shaitan genie. Stoic and contemplative, oreads are a race not easily moved, yet almost unstoppable when spurred to action. They remain a mystery to most of the world thanks to their reclusive nature, but those who seek them out in their secluded mountain hideaways find oreads to be quiet, dependable, and protective of their friends.

## Racial Traits

* **Ability Scores:** Depends on selected heritage
* **Slow Movement (Dwarf-Blooded)**
	+ Oreads have a base speed of 20 feet, but their speed is never modified by armor or encumbrance.
* **Keen Senses**
	+ Oreads receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
* **Energy Resistance**
	+ Oreads have acid resistance 5
* **Acid Affinity**
	+ When an Oread casts a spell with the Acid descriptor, the saving throw against it is increased by 1.
* **Oread Heritage**
	+ Geniekin trace their lineage to beings from the various Elemental Planes. Though their progenitors are typically genies, this ancestry can derive from any number of elemental creatures, Furthermore, even geniekin whose ancestry includes only genies can manifest their elemental heritage in uncommon ways.

## **Heritages**

**Gemsoul (Crustal Oread)**

With scintillating personalities to match their captivating appearances, gemsoul oreads command attention - and prefer it that way. Gemsouls tend to have large egos and are flashy in their relationships. They gravitate toward artistic pursuits, most frequently of oa performative nature, though they also have a strong tradition of symmetric poetry. Gemsouls prefer to make their homes in flamboyant societies or places where they can make meaningful personal contributions, as well as in nations that appreciate cultivated beauty. Gemsouls typically have dazzling, faceted skin, along with a cluster of crystalline formations instead of hair and pupil-less eyes of vivid colors. Some favor tattoos in complex, branching geometric shapes, and they can frequently be seen wearing silks or brightly dyed linen to contrast their complexions.

* +2 racial bonus to Strength and Charisma. -2 penalty to Wisdom.
* Can use the Color spray spell once per day.

**Ironsoul (Metal Oread)**

Stolid and indomitable, ironsoul oreads undertake great works, both physical and conceptual, with unwavering determination. Possessed of patience and a sense of self-refinement through struggle, ironsouls reflect their ancestry in their continuous and determined efforts toward self-improvement. Ironsouls are most at home in areas that reflect that same sense of directed and intentional growth, and they operate best within existing formal structures. Ironsouls wear their elemental heritage on their skin, with most having some amount of metallic sheen. Their skin tone varies, with colors ranging from gold and silver to copper-green and dull, oxide gray.

* +2 racial bonus to Constitution and Wisdom. -2 penalty to Dexterity.
* Can use the Lead Blades spell once per day.

**Oread (Base)**

* +2 racial bonus to Strength and Wisdom. -2 penalty to Charisma.
* Can use the Stone Fist spell once per day.