Tiel

A man is more than just a sleeve.

> "*They foretold a truth more terrifying than any other. Those who glimpse it behold no monster other than an utter lack of meaning. The visage of a razor thin line between existence and nonexistence and nothing in between.*"
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## Description

* A light shell with a high Stamina pool. It has a unique shadow dodge mechanic which is very useful to move around and avoid enemy attacks. It has low health and relies on dodges for survivability. His resolve is also very low, with 2 bars allowing for a single Weapon Ability use or 2 Tarnished Seal Ripostes.
* While playing as Tiel, try to execute a hit-and-run strategy combined with a high DPS Weapon. Use your dodge to avoid enemy attacks and to quickly run away from combat.
* The Martyr's Blade and Smoldering Mace work perfect with **Tiel**, because of his large Stamina pool and the agility provided by the Shadow Dodge mechanic.
* Most Tiel abilities are related to poison
	+ On Empowered Riposte, Tiel will sometimes release a poisonous cloud, allowing you to poison multiple enemies at once. (Note: If you have not unlocked poison healing, Tiel will take poison damage from the cloud.)
	+ Striking a poisoned enemy increases the chances Tiel's other passives will trigger. This can help with survivability combined with the chance to lose Stamina instead of HP.
	+ On killing an enemy, Tiel gains a buff which poisons enemies on hit. Lose this buff when you are hit. This is great for Elite Enemies, Bosses and for fighting multiple enemies.
	+ Taking poison damage heals you for a portion of the damage which would have been dealt, allowing to compensate his low HP with an alternative healing method while also negating poison damage.
	+ Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Tiel creates a poison cloud when a foe is struck, allowing you to poison multiple enemies
* He can also take advantage of his large Stamina pool.
	+ 20% Chance to lose stamina instead of HP on taking damage. This compensates for the low HP Tiel has.
	+ Gain a damage bonus when low on stamina.
	+ Sprinting doesn't consume Tiel's stamina. Allowing you to not only dodge, but also run in and out of combat without any penalty.

## Location

Tiel can be found near the first temple, between the Abandoned Chamber and Temple Grounds. You must travel through a tunnel and beat a mini boss.

## Biography

Tiel was a thief, but also a Servant of Vatra, often working for the most Tar. He had been to Fallgrim many times and was familiar with it's Brigand groups, as well as the lay of the land. Before Solomon perfected his formula Tiel had met Sester Genessa where they developed a romantic relationship and she had invited him to join Hadern in Fallgrim Tower. Though he had misgivings in time he would agree causing his relationship with his fellow outlaws to sour, above all else however, he was a bit obsessed with the consumption of Tar and was known for drinking and eating as much as he could get his hands on (as his lover was implied to also be doing) leading him to develop a unique, untreatable, and vicious divine ailment in which the skin on his head and his face progressively peeled away till nothing but a skull was left. This gave Tiel great despair as humans began to fear and avoid him thinking him to be a specter of death yet it also benefited him as he developed supernatural abilities like his trademark shadow dodging ability, and a knack for having nearly limitless stamina.

It is unknown when but at some point Tiel was killed and left in the wilderness, by who is also a mystery as Tiel had many enemies by the end of his life, he gains a second chance at life when the Foundling discovers his body in the fight against the Revered

## Gallery

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