Before gods, before queens, before faith itself—there was the wild. And we were its breath.
Primari are elemental beings touched by the natural forces of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Their origins are mysterious, often tied to places of elemental power or born spontaneously where nature’s energies run strongest. Many primari grow up within human, dwarven, or elven societies, aware of their differences but not defined solely by them.
Primari may find themselves drawn to ancient places, to the deep caves of forgotten ruins, or to groves and waterways resonating with their elemental heritage. This pull generally isn't overpowering, but manifests as a subtle instinct that tends to shape their paths.
Primari appearance varies based on their elemental lineage. Some can pass easily among humans, their differences limited to hair that moves like drifting smoke or water, eyes that gleam with unnatural depth, or skin with a faint metallic sheen. Others display more overt elemental features, such as cracked stone-like flesh, molten veins, or hair entwined with living vines. While their exact appearances vary, all Primari bear the unmistakable mark of their connection to the elements.
Primari enter the world through a variety of ways:
Natural Birth: A primari might be born to human, elven, or dwarven parents, especially in regions of strong elemental magic. These children grow up largely integrated into the culture that raised them, even if their abilities set them apart.
Spontaneous Appearance: Some primari manifest spontaneously in areas saturated with elemental energy. Such individuals might awaken fully grown, with faint memories or impressions of the world around them.
Elemental Adoption: Elemental spirits might gift a child to a village, leaving them at a doorstep or on the banks of a river. These communities react in different ways; some see them as a blessing, while others regard them with suspicion due to their unnatural origins. Regardless of whether they are welcomed or feared, they are always treated differently, set apart by the mystery of their existence.
Primari age at roughly the same rate as humans, with lifespans slightly extended due to their elemental vitality. Most primari mature around 20 years of age and may live a century or more.
When a primari’s time ends, they do not leave behind bones to wither—they return to the world that shaped them. For instance, Pyresworn might flicker into embers on the wind, and a Tideborne may dissolve like mist upon the water.
Your primari character has certain traits derived from their elemental heritage.
Ability Score Increase. Choose one of the following options:
Increase one ability score by 2, and another by 1.
Increase three different ability scores by 1.
Size. Primari typically resemble humans in size and build, though smaller Primari aren’t unheard of. Choose Medium or Small (your choice).
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial.
Elemental Lineage. Choose one primari lineage: Oakheart (Wood), Pyresworn (Fire), Stonehewn (Earth), Glintforged (Metal), or Tideborne (Water). You gain traits according to your lineage below.
Primari often feel subtle connections to their elemental lineage, shaping their personalities or guiding them toward specific paths:
🌿 Oakheart primari often prefer diplomacy, adaptability, and gentle solutions, but can be stubborn when defending what they believe in.
🔥 Pyresworn primari tend toward passionate, bold, and expressive behaviors, occasionally struggling with impulse control.
⛰️ Stonehewn primari are often calm, steady, and pragmatic, favoring long-term planning and measured responses.
⚔️ Glintforged primari value discipline, focus, and precision, thriving in structured environments or skilled trades.
🌊 Tideborne primari often display flexibility, freedom, and subtlety, often enjoying exploration and avoiding conflicts when possible.
Note: These are tendencies, not rules. A primari can embrace, defy, or struggle with their nature—an Oakheart who acts rashly, a Pyresworn who fears their own fire, or a Tideborne who craves stability can make for great character conflict.
Party Role | Combat | Exploration | |
🌿 Oakheart |
| Regenerates health, impairs enemy movement | Natural forager, commune with plants |
🔥Pyresworn |
| AOE burst damage | Heat-resistant, light source |
⛰️Stonehewn |
| Absorbs damage, frontline defender | Ignore difficult terrain, withstand environmental hazards |
⚔️Glintforged |
| Reliable close-ranged striker, reduces enemy AC | Restoration and repair of equipment / mechanisms |
🌊Tideborne |
| Evasive skirmisher, healing / cleanse conditions | Bypass obstacles, excels in underwater environment |
"I do not need to be fast. I do not need to be strong. I only need to keep growing."
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Grasping Roots. As a bonus action, you can summon grasping vines around you. Until the start of your next turn, the ground within 10 feet becomes difficult terrain. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and regain expended uses after a long rest.
Renewal's Blessing. When you complete a short or long rest, you gain temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier.
"Fire can warm a home or burn it down. That choice is mine to make."
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"You may strike me, but you will break before I do."
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"An untempered sword is more dangerous to its wielder than its enemy."
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"I was born to leave. I was born to return. I was born to leave again."
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