Tiefling (Race of Man)

A Race of Man descended from Fiends in antiquity, and more recently from parents who are Tainted but not transformed, Tieflings are not a true-breeding race, though a pair of Tiefling parents are more likely to conceive a Tiefling child than either of their own parent species. As beings with a direct connection to Monsters, and especially to creatures such as Demons, Devils, Qlippoths, and Oni, Tieflings were historically seen as ill-omened and a sign that its parents had committed some sort of grave sin. Tieflings were themselves often considered to be Monsters, though not so much that they became such creatures as Orcs did. Like Aasimar, Tieflings tend to face hard lives, but for fundamentally different reasons. Whereas Aasimar are viewed as fortuitous, Tieflings are seen as misfortune incarnate by many of their parents, leading them to be unwanted and mistreated. They are often abandoned by their parents, and historically were often killed at birth or in the cradle, hidden away from the eyes of society. Those that were allowed to live were most often burdened by an undeserved reputation, even expectation, that they would be more prone to sin, depravity, and criminality than others. This made it difficult to inherit wealth or status, to find honest work, or to form healthy relationships, causing their reputation to become something of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
As Monsters have become more human-like and more socially acceptable, Tieflings have begun to enjoy greater acceptance. As Taint has become more common, so too have the Tieflings themselves, who are increasingly likely to enjoy something resembling a normal life. However, those born in conservative societies are often subjected to the same sorts of discrimination that plagued their forebears, leading many to pursue unorthodox lifestyles.
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