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Three centuries ago, soon after the formation of the Empire, the once proud people of [[Bal-Morath]] fell under a terrible curse set by the Demon Lord, Orcus. This curse caused all the children to develop horns and a tail and to link a portion of their soul eternally to Orcus’ realm.
Towards the end of the last century the once proud people of [[Byzantrium]] fell under a terrible curse set by the Demon Lord, Orcus. This curse caused all the children to develop horns and a tail and to link a portion of their soul eternally to Orcus’ realm.




Originally called “The Children of Orcus” this people now go by the collective term of “Tiefling” (pronounced “Ty-fling”) and the grandchildren of the original generation to bear the curse can now be found throughout much of the Imperial lands.
Originally, and unfairly, called “The Children of Orcus” this people now go by the collective term of “Tiefling” (pronounced either as “Ty-fling” or “Teef-ling”) and although the descendants of the original generation to bear the curse call Bal-Morath their home, they can now be found throughout much of the Imperial lands.




Tiefling nature makes them particularly adept at the Warlock class and their keen intellect make them talented Rogues but their natural charm and strength against adversity also makes them good Clerics and Warlords.
Despite their cursed nature, Tieflings, as a people, do not worship Orcus. Instead they follow the human religion of “The Twelve”.




As part of their "blood curse", Tieflings are actually born knowing the language of demons (generally referred to as “Infernal”). They usually choose to learn a human language to make their assimilation in Imperial lands easier.
Tiefling culture is built around the premise that each generation should be better than the one before. For most this translates into a desire to have a better career or a happier family. For some it means making a bargain with an otherworldly patron in exchange for dark magical power. Well, no-one said that they were an altogether stable people!


In addition to “High Merebian”, Oberon Tieflings start with proficiency in “Morathian” as their native language.


It should be noted that, on Terearth, Tieflings are effectively a type of human and hence they can reproduce with any of the human races. However, unions between Humans and Tieflings also produce a pure Tiefling child.


 
Oberon Tieflings consider themselves both superior to [[Humans]] but also accept their second-class status within the Empire, leading to mild resentment but not hostility. They are neutral to [[Dwarves]] and [[Elves]]. Although individual [[Gnomes]] may be endearing, as a race Tieflings find them a little tiresome. Tieflings and [[Ymirkin]] both know how it feels to be ‘outsiders’ and tend to bond over their common isolation.
Although [[Byzantrium]] has spent some time outside of the Empire it has recently rejoined. The Empire recognises that it is an important buffer between the Empire and the lands to the South and East and hence, somewhat begrudgingly, accepts Tieflings as part of that buffer. Many people believe that if the Empire could find a way to keep Byzantrium but get rid of Tieflings then it would. A few people even believe that the Empire is working on doing exactly that.
 
 
== Perceptions of Tieflings ==
Responses to the appearance of Tieflings has been "predictable". They have red skin, horns and a tail and got that way either by being born to someone that looks the same or from a curse bestowed by a demon lord. Naturally they aren't going to be anyone's first choice of guests to a party. The enlightened people of the Empire understand that Tieflings are basically humans that were cursed but that doesn't stop the sharp intake of breath that everyone makes when they meet their first Tiefling. Add to this the fact that their preferred class is a user of dark magics gained through a pact with an otherworldly power and you've got a real recipe for disaster.
 
 
Lastly, many people still believe that their blood curse is still transmitted by air, touch or even sight (it isnt by the way). Tieflings can expect most people to destroy anything they come into contact with at best; at worst they may get hounded out of town by a pack of villagers with pitchforks and torches.
 
 
The Eladrin have a pet name for Tieflings; "Bael Sidhe", which means, "new Elves" which is a sarcastic reflection of how the Elven people were treated before they left Terearth.

Revision as of 13:47, 24 September 2017

Three centuries ago, soon after the formation of the Empire, the once proud people of Bal-Morath fell under a terrible curse set by the Demon Lord, Orcus. This curse caused all the children to develop horns and a tail and to link a portion of their soul eternally to Orcus’ realm.


Originally, and unfairly, called “The Children of Orcus” this people now go by the collective term of “Tiefling” (pronounced either as “Ty-fling” or “Teef-ling”) and although the descendants of the original generation to bear the curse call Bal-Morath their home, they can now be found throughout much of the Imperial lands.


Despite their cursed nature, Tieflings, as a people, do not worship Orcus. Instead they follow the human religion of “The Twelve”.


Tiefling culture is built around the premise that each generation should be better than the one before. For most this translates into a desire to have a better career or a happier family. For some it means making a bargain with an otherworldly patron in exchange for dark magical power. Well, no-one said that they were an altogether stable people!

In addition to “High Merebian”, Oberon Tieflings start with proficiency in “Morathian” as their native language.


Oberon Tieflings consider themselves both superior to Humans but also accept their second-class status within the Empire, leading to mild resentment but not hostility. They are neutral to Dwarves and Elves. Although individual Gnomes may be endearing, as a race Tieflings find them a little tiresome. Tieflings and Ymirkin both know how it feels to be ‘outsiders’ and tend to bond over their common isolation.

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