TIEFLING

Tieflings were human-based planetouched, native outsiders that were infused with the touch of the fiendish planes, most often through descent from fiends demons, Yugoloths, devils, evil deities, and others who had bred with humans. Tieflings were known for their cunning and personal allure, which made them excellent deceivers as well as inspiring leaders when prejudices were laid aside.

!WARNING!:

If you enter the Underdark Lolthite Temple or the surface Shevarash Temple as someone against their dogma and get caught, it will be considered NVL.

Exceptions exist if there is a DM or event that invites player to these places

Most tieflings were aware from an early age that they were different from others around them, and would give in to strange urges and desires because of their unusual ancestry. Few tieflings were raised with the love a normal human child might expect to receive and this shaped most of the race into bitter individuals who expected eventual rejection from all whom they meet. While some would follow this path towards evil, others rejected it wholeheartedly and sought to make a good impact on the world around them, sometimes becoming the most heroic characters of all. Few could maintain this discipline however, and most tieflings fell somewhere between both extremes.

Like other races that were the result of the breeding of two or more others, tieflings had no true culture they could call their own. However, there were many archetypal features of tieflings that were not necessarily innate. This include their attitude regarding their heritage, and while some tieflings embraced it, others were repulsed by it, forging the two most common stereotypes of tieflings.

The former tieflings, who were proud of their fiendish past, were often fascinated by the dark and sinister events that touched the world, but were not necessarily evil or inclined to perpetuate them. Some tieflings of this type chose to use their knowledge of evil and their own fiendish abilities to thwart these dark plots and schemes. Others sought to learn more and to emulate these evil deeds.

Other tieflings were ashamed or even frightened of their heritage and wished only to escape the shadow that lurked over them as a result. Some did this through constantly doing good, as though to make up for the evil that begot them. Others instead hid and tried to go unnoticed as they passed through the world, preferring to be ignored and forgotten than noticed and made a target because of their past.

Biological Traits

Build: Varied, typically slender.
Eye Color: Often solid colors such as red, black, silver, or gold, sometimes with a faint glimmer.
Hair Color: Dark, ranging from black to deep red or purple.
Skin Color: Usually hues of red, blue, purple, or gray, with varying degrees of unnatural pigmentation.
Distinguishing Features: Tieflings have prominent horns, ranging from small nubs to large, curling horns. They may also have forked tongues, sharp teeth, and tails, reminiscent of their infernal heritage. Their appearance is often marked by an unsettling aura or a faint scent of brimstone.

Lifespan: Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but can live up to 150 years.

Height: Medium. Tieflings range from 170 - 190 cm tall.

Alignment: Tieflings are not inherently evil, but many struggle with their infernal ancestry and societal prejudices, often leaning towards chaotic or neutral alignments.

Languages: Common and Infernal.

Speed: 4 tiles

Racial Traits

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PERKS

Specialist: Choose one from these and increase it by +1:
- Intelligence
- Charisma
Darkvision:
- You can see in the dark (unless source of light is present, you see shades of grey)
Hellish Resistance:
- You have resistance to fire damage.
Infernal Legacy.
- You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach Novice level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Once you reach Expert level, you can also cast the darkness spell once per day with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Positive Views on other races

Fiendish Cults: Tieflings may find allies among cults devoted to infernal entities or gods like Asmodeus or Glasya.
Outsiders: Those marginalized by society or possessing unconventional beliefs may sympathize with Tieflings' struggles against prejudice.
Arcane Scholars: Tieflings proficient in magic may seek alliances with wizards, sorcerers, or warlocks who share their thirst for knowledge and power.

Negative Views on other races

Celestial Beings: Tieflings often clash with celestial beings or followers of good-aligned deities due to their infernal heritage and associations with dark powers.
Paladins and Clerics: Divine champions devoted to justice, purity, or the destruction of evil may view Tieflings with suspicion or hostility.
Racial Prejudice: Some races, particularly humans and elves, harbor deep-seated prejudices against Tieflings, viewing them as agents of evil or embodiments of chaos.

Common Gods

Asmodeus
- As the lord of the Nine Hells, Asmodeus is a powerful deity revered by some Tieflings who embrace their infernal heritage. He represents tyranny, domination, and order.
- Domains: Knowledge, Trickery, Tyranny
Fierna
- A more benevolent deity among Tieflings, Fierna advocates for peaceful coexistence and uses diplomacy and cunning to achieve her goals. She embodies fire, protection, and vigilance.
- Domains: Life, Light, Protection
Glasya
- The cunning and ambitious daughter of Asmodeus, Glasya favors subtlety and manipulation to advance her agendas. She represents intrigue, ambition, and deceit.
- Domains: Trickery, Knowledge, Charm

Note for clerics:

- Due to the limited amount of subclasses in the server, the domain of the worshipped god does not need to perfectly match up. Make sure it makes sense!

Roleplaying Tips

Tieflings are often marked by their struggle against societal prejudices and their infernal lineage. They may exhibit a range of personalities, from brooding and introspective to charismatic and manipulative. Their infernal abilities and heritage can influence their outlook on life, leading them to embrace their darker impulses or strive for redemption. Due to their nature, Tieflings can become formidable adversaries or valuable allies depending on their motivations and alliances.