Tiefling - Bloodline of Zariel
In Iceacre, Zariel-blooded Tieflings continue to adapt to the challenges of survival in the frozen wilderness, carrying with them the strength of their infernal legacy and their undying commitment to the protection of Astrium.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Tieflings with Zariel’s bloodline are robust, built for strength and endurance. They stand between 5.8 to 6.8 feet, with thick muscles and a physique that combines grace with raw power. Notable features include horns that vary from spiraling shapes to thick ridges, often darker in hue. Their skin is typically fiery shades of red, maroon, or charcoal, often marked by faint, ember-like patterns that glow subtly during heightened emotional or magical states.
Genetics and Reproduction
Tieflings of Zariel’s bloodline inherit their infernal traits through dominant genetics, making their infernal features highly visible across generations. They reproduce similarly to other humanoid species but have a gestation period of approximately eleven months. These Tieflings place high value on bloodline purity, often encouraging unions with those who carry Zariel’s traits to maintain their strength in future generations.
Behaviour
Proud, steadfast, and vigilant, Zariel-blooded Tieflings value honor and loyalty above all else, cultivating a fiery resilience. They tend to be direct in communication, seeing little point in pleasantries, yet they uphold strict principles of respect and duty. They are highly disciplined, trained from youth to protect their homeland, and carry a fierce loyalty to those they consider family or allies.
Additional Information
Average Intelligence
Moderate to High
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Their senses are sharpened, allowing them to detect threats in the harsh, frozen terrain of Iceacre. While their sight is adapted to low-light conditions, enabling superior nocturnal vision, they possess a unique extrasensory ability: an instinctual "battle-sense" that allows them to sense hostile intent within a short radius, a gift inherited from Zariel's own war instincts.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Names are inspired by infernal language or embody traits of power and battle. Surnames may reflect the family’s role in Iceacre, such as “Blazeguard” or “Frostmantle.”
Beauty Ideals
Strength and scars are revered; beauty lies in the power one carries and the resilience etched into one’s appearance.
Courtship Ideals
Courtship is straightforward and focused on mutual strength and compatibility, often marked by displays of prowess or magical skill.
Common Etiquette Rules
Respect is paramount; each Tiefling speaks directly but honorably, valuing honesty and strength of character.
Common Dress Code
Practical, heat-infused armor and garments designed to protect against Iceacre’s cold. Outfits are crafted from unique, heat-conserving fabrics and metals.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Iceacre’s Tieflings celebrate their heritage through strict martial training, ritual combat, and forging as a way to honor their connection to Zariel. Their culture is rooted in traditions from the Pandora War, with knowledge and techniques passed down through guilds.
The Forgeheart Guild: Artificers and blacksmiths who maintain Iceacre’s technology, including the Anti-Dragon systems.
Flame Wardens: Elite warriors who hunt threats near Iceacre, particularly in the cursed Shamrei’s Crater.
Frostbound Archive: Scholars who preserve knowledge of the Pandora War and Tiefling history.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Ritual offerings to Zariel, honoring the legacy of their forebears; frequent sparring events to ensure continued readiness.
Common Taboos
To forsake one’s duties as a protector of Iceacre is seen as a grievous dishonor. Betrayal or fleeing during battle brings a lifelong curse.
Common Myths and Legends
Their revered icon is Zariel herself, now known as The Restored Eclipse. Tales of Zariel’s valor and transformation are recounted to young Tieflings, fostering pride in their bloodline. The enchanted statue, The Blazing Eye, glows in times of peril, a protective symbol believed to be blessed by Zariel herself.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Infernum Zarielis
Lifespan
120-150 years
Average Height
5.8 to 6.8 feet
Average Physique
Muscular and agile
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Fiery shades with ember-like markings on skin, horns darker in color, often with scars symbolizing past battles.
Geographic Distribution
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