Tiefling
Civilization and Culture
History
Tieflings, known as Dauthi'quessir in Elvish, are humanoids with fiendish ancestry, often resulting from ancient pacts or curses involving powerful fiends. This dark heritage grants them unique physical traits and abilities but also a life marked by mistrust and prejudice.
Tieflings' origins are traced back to the earliest human civilizations that made pacts with fiends for power, knowledge, or protection. These pacts tainted their bloodlines, passing fiendish traits to their descendants. Over generations, these traits stabilized, creating the distinct Tiefling race.
Tieflings typically have distinctive features such as horns, tails, and eyes that glow or reflect infernal flames. Their skin can range from normal human tones to reds, blues, or other unnatural hues, depending on their specific ancestry. These traits make them easily identifiable and often feared or mistrusted by others.
Tiefling culture is diverse, shaped by their varied experiences and the need to adapt to a world that often shuns them. Many Tieflings live on the fringes of society, forming tight-knit communities where they support and protect one another. Despite their fiendish heritage, Tieflings possess the same range of moral alignments as humans, with many striving to prove their worth and break free from the shadows of their past.
Tieflings possess innate magical abilities linked to their fiendish heritage. They typically have resistance to fire damage, darkvision, and can cast minor spells. These abilities make them formidable sorcerers and warlocks, often leaning into their infernal power.
Despite facing widespread prejudice, Tieflings have made significant contributions to various fields, including magic, warfare, and diplomacy. Many Tieflings become adventurers, driven by a desire to prove themselves and find acceptance in a world that often judges them by their appearance.
Today, Tieflings continue to navigate a complex existence, balancing their fiendish heritage with their personal desires and aspirations. Their unique abilities and resilience make them valuable allies and formidable foes, ensuring that their presence is felt across the material plane.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Dauthi'quessir ( Hell People )
Origin/Ancestry
Descendants of mortals and fiends
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