Neverwinter Nights 2: NWN 2 Blog Update: June 27, 2007

This week's blog update is jam packed with all sorts of interesting items, the most interesting of which is the new MotB information about the Genasi. Genasi are one of the new playable races to be included in Mask of the Betrayer.

Air Genasi (pictured above, in concept art)
Air Genasi see themselves as the inheritors of the sky, the wind and the very air of the world. They appear mostly human, with one or two unusual traits reflecting their quasi-elemental nature, such as a light blue color to their skin or hair, a slight breeze in their presence at all times, or flesh that is cool to the touch. Air Genasi have Darkvision and receive bonuses to Dexterity and Intelligence, but they have penalties to their Wisdom and Charisma as well.

Earth Genasi
Earth Genasi are slow to act, ponderous in thought and set in their ways. They appear mostly human, with one or two traits reflecting their quasi-elemental nature, such as earthlike skin, rough facial features or eyes like black pits. Earth Genasi have Darkvision and receive bonuses to Strength and Constitution, but also have penalties to Wisdom and Charisma.

Fire Genasi
Fire Genasi are hot-blooded and quick to anger, proud and unafraid to take action. They appear mostly human, with one or two traits reflecting their quasi-elemental nature, such as skin the color of burnt coal, red hair that waves like flames or eyes that glow when the Genasi is angry. Fire Genasi have Darkvision and receive a bonus to Intelligence and a penalty to Charisma.

Water Genasi
Water Genasi are patient and slow to change, preferring to wear away opposition slowly, but are capable of great violence in extreme situations. They appear mostly human, with one or two traits reflecting their quasi-elemental nature, such as lightly-scaled skin, clammy flesh, blue-green skin or hair or hair that waves as if underwater. Water Genasi have Darkvision and receive a bonus to Constitution and a penalty to Charisma.

Also included in this week's blog are:

• Gortan's Magical Fountains: This includes some screenshots and a link to download this community member's work.
• A description of a Potion of Gaseous Form
• A screenshot and preview of Rogue Dao Studio's upcoming module, Purgatorio
• A persistent world spotlight featuring "The Frontier"