Aasimar

Aasimar are a humanoid mortal species that inhabit the material plane. They are inhabited with a shard of divinity giving them supernatural strength and wisdom as well as heavenly wings that serve as a symbol of their status as near celestials. Aasimar are small in number and wander in tribes throughout the world, living in a rigid society that worships one of the gods as the creator of their tribe. Aasimar were created to be a lower form of angels, foot soldiers in the war against the lower planes. Separate gods each created their own Aasimar and their creations revere them with a faith that would be impossible for humans. Aasimar appear human at first glance but behave completely differently. They have a celestial, almost zealous devotion to their god and fight with the fury of one who does not fear death. They are guaranteed a place in the afterlife of their patron god and so death has no hold on them.  There are 2 main types of Aasimar. Protector Aasimar make up 90% of the species. They exist as divine soldiers and fight to protect good hearted mortals from the horrible things in the world. They have luminous white feathered wings that resemble the ones of the angels they are modeled after. Some of these Aasimar fall from their divine purpose, when this happens their heart darkens and they become more like humans. In addition their wings turn to dark, necrotic, shrouded and flightless state. The gods Osaldir and Tasnira created a special branch of Aasimar that makes up the second type of Aasimar. They are called scourge Aasimar and are driven by a deadly desire to destroy all evil things. They often take the form of wandering warriors, slaying horrid beasts and taking down evil mages.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Aasimar appear human at first but at closer examination they have a few distinct differences. Their skin has a silvery sheen to it and their eyes almost glow with light. They usually have bright white or blond hair. The scourge Aasimar have darker colored skin and black hair. The main feature of an Aasimar are their wings. Bright and shining like the sun these wings are white feathered and brilliant to behold. Most Aasimar keep their wings hidden in order to pose as humans and not attract attention.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

Aasimar have a general human intelligence but have a greater degree of faith and wisdom.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Aasimar have enhanced sight from the divine light inside of them. In addition they have the ability to summon up divine energy to enhance their attacks with their wings.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Aasimar are given a singular name without a family name. If they need to be referred too to differentiate them from other Aasimar of the same name, they use their tribe as their last name.

Major Organizations

There are 6 main tribes of Aasimar that live throughout Ithesia. The dragonsworn Aasimar were created by Bahamut and wander the lands in Draconia, they used to wander all of Brenaurus but they returned to the dragons when Draconia fell. The lightbringer Aasimar were created by Tildor and they work as either religious advisors or defenders, they wander the lands of the western Brenaurus empire as they still serve Tildor. The hunter Aasimar were created by Osaldir and Tasnira, they are not very organized as their go around in smaller groups, hunting evil beings. The helper Aasimar were created by Dahlia and they also go around in smaller groups but instead of hunting they try to help people who are in need of assistance, usually other than violent ones. The hopegiver Aasimar serve Uher and they mostly operate in the lands of Jezat where they serve as religious advisors to the people there. The honorsworn Aasimar serve Dheor and they mostly wander the lands of Tyria and Andusia.

Beauty Ideals

Aasimar see beauty as light especially in the case of their wings. Aasimar place a lot of value in their wings and those with larger and brighter wings generally rise to higher positions in the tribes.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Aasimar have monthly festivals where they worship their god. They gather around a radiant fire of light where they hold hands and unfurl their wings before they sing praises to their god. They call this the thanking as they are thanking their god for creating them and guiding them.

Lifespan

100 years

Average Height

6'4

Average Weight

162 lbs

Average Physique

Aasimar have a similar physique to humans but they are generally stronger and tougher than they are.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

They have a silvery tint to their skin.