Aasimar (Race of Man)

A Race of Man who traces their ancestry to the Divines, Aasimar are known for their powerful presence and innate magical abilities and resistances. Aasimar are not a true-breeding Race, though the offspring of two Aasimar are more likely to be one themselves, Aasimar are most commonly born to parents of other Races who have a modicum of Divinity in their bloodlines; the greater the Divinity, the more likely such a birth is to occur. Seen as blessed beings, Aasimar are often pushed into religious service by their families or communities and are sometimes seen as being signs of divine favor upon either or both of these groups. This is not necessarily true, but this fact doesn't have much impact on public opinion. Aasimar tend to lead harsh lives, with high expectations heaped upon them from an early age and persisting throughout their often-demanding lives. Many become disillusioned by these experiences, becoming resentful and jaded, while others are able to accept such a life as a personal duty and take pride in their work. Still others flee such lives, striking out on their own or living in hiding.
While Aasimar can be descended from any sort of Divinity, most are not scions of the Gods or Titans but are instead descendants of Heroes or Lesser Divinities like Angels, Devas, or Agathions. Aasimar are often compared to Tieflings, a social practice that has driven many into conflict with one another.
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