Tiefling

Tieflings (/tif:lɪŋ/, teef-ling) are humanoids with an infernal being at the tip of their ancestral tree. These beings' presence leaves the Tieflings marked with unusual skin colors, horns, and tails. Different infernal ancestors have led to different living conditions and social circumstances among their progeny.

## Fierna

Fierna, lady of Phlegethos (the fourth layer of hell, not the tavern), was a master manipulator and incredibly forceful presence. Mortals, especially those attracted to women, would bend to her will at the mere mention of her name. Her offspring reside in the city of Naret's Belt, named after her majesty's first conquest. Fierna Tieflings are incredibly strong social presences, masters of manipulation and seduction, able to control the most complicated of conversations.

### History

Because of the race's small population size, they, like the Aasimar, banded together in a small city. They reside inland on the southern border of a large lake, the centerpiece of a large river network, which has given them control of many of the inland shipping routes in The Conglomerate. Originally persecuted by the other races of Mithja, Fierna Tieflings established an underground network that allowed them to escape to Mlv'a'. Unfortunately for them, the Orcs and other races of Mlv'a' used many of the Tieflings for their bodies, selling them into differing forms of slavery. The sizeable population of Tieflings in Mlv'a' are stronger than the ones of The Conglomerate, a strength formed out of necessity.
Fierna Tieflings were enthusiastic to send a representative to The Conglomerate's founding conference, hoping to negotiate monetary benefits from their city's position, as well as mitigate any racial tensions formed between them and their neighbors. Relatively successful in these endeavors, they, as a society, are working to end the still-alive slave trade into Mlv'a'.

### Culture

Fierna Tieflings value social prowess, playing to their strengths at all times. Their tactful words have allowed them to flourish in a world where other exotic races have perished. Those in Mithja will use their words to avoid physical contact whenever necessary, though those who have firsthand experience of the slave trade are often quick to resort to violence.
Fierna Tieflings naturally worship Fierna over all other dieties, though their faith in her has been waning, as Fierna hasn't shown herself to them in millenia. Many Tieflings have converted to Stenfism. Dariya often appears to the Fierna Tieflings, floating in from the lake north of Naret's Belt. He aids the Tieflings in their social prowess, sharpening his own in the process. Fierna Tieflings respect Jer as well, thankful to him for placing Naret's Belt at an important crossroads in the main road of Mithja.

## Levistus

Legend has it that Lord Levistus' body is encased in an icy tomb deep within the fifth layer of hell. Yet, his spirit remains ever vigilant, guiding his Tiefling progeny.

### History

Like all good exotic races, Levistus Tieflings have a small population size and were historically prosecuted by other, dominant races simply due to their features. This persecution led them to build their home city, Eskineret, on the northern coast of Mithja's tundra. The first race they encountered that was generally kind toward them was a High Elf religious group who got stranded sailing on the river. The High Elves periodically visited the Levistus Tieflings via teleportation circle, and the Levistus Tieflings repaid in kind. However, eventually, hightened tensions between the two began a war, fought along the plains south of Eskineret, that resulted in much of the Levistus Tiefling population being wiped out. The High Elves, not wanting to be responsible for another genocide, agreed to withdraw their troops during the founding of The Conglomerate. The Levistus Tieflings gladly accepted, just fighting for their survival.

### Culture

Levistus Tieflings value independence above all other qualities. They live alone and are one of the few humanoids who don't mate for life. Strength and self-reliance are their core principles. They rarely go out of their way to help others, even of their own species. There are large movements in Eskineret that call for tearing down the city in favor of everyone living truly alone, "as they should."
The Levistus Tieflings values are reflected in Muz, the patron spirit of the ice. Muz helps guide lost Tieflings in the tundra. She teaches Tieflings survival skills, though does not personally care whether or not her students survive the tundra.