Alurean Tiefling (5e Subrace)

Alurean Tiefling

Alurean Tieflings, descended from mortals who made a pact with Succubi and Incubi, are known for their enchanting beauty, charm, and elaborate cultural practices centered around allure and influence.

The Pact of Eternal Desire

Long ago, in a realm far removed from the mortal plane, there existed a cabal of mortals who yearned for beauty, influence, and eternal youth. Faced with the harsh realities of mortality, these individuals sought a path to immortality and dominance over the hearts and minds of mortals.

Their quest led them to the fringes of existence, where they encountered beings of seduction and temptation: the Succubi and Incubi, denizens of the lower planes who wielded power through the manipulation of mortal desires. Seeing an opportunity to expand their influence beyond the confines of their realm, the Succubi and Incubi entertained the mortals' proposition.

In exchange for their souls and the souls of their descendants, the mortals demanded unparalleled beauty, charisma, and influence. The Succubi and Incubi, intrigued by the mortals' audacity, agreed to their terms, sealing a pact that would forever alter the course of history.

The Birth of the Alurean Tieflings

With the pact sealed, the bloodlines of mortals were infused with fiendish magic, transforming them into the Alurean Tieflings. Born from the union of mortal ambition and fiendish allure, the Alurean Tieflings inherited the captivating beauty, charm, and allure of their otherworldly benefactors.

The Alurean Tieflings emerged as a new breed of Tiefling, distinguished by their flawless skin, mesmerizing eyes, and elegantly curved horns. Their presence commanded attention wherever they went, their mere presence stirring desire and fascination in those around them.

The Legacy of Temptation

In the wake of their transformation, the Alurean Tieflings found themselves blessed with beauty beyond compare, yet cursed with a legacy of temptation and desire. Their fiendish heritage imbued them with a natural talent for manipulation and charm, allowing them to sway the hearts and minds of mortals with ease.

Over the centuries, the Alurean Tieflings spread across the mortal realm, their influence reaching far and wide. They rose to prominence in courts, guilds, and criminal organizations, using their innate gifts to navigate the complex web of politics and intrigue that defined mortal society.

Cultural History and Societal Role

Cultural History

The Golden Courts

In the early days following the Pact of Eternal Desire, Alurean Tieflings established themselves in the courts of powerful rulers and influential nobles. These "Golden Courts," as they came to be known, were places of opulence and extravagance where the Alurean Tieflings used their charm and beauty to gain favor and power. Their ability to influence and manipulate made them invaluable advisors, diplomats, and consorts.

The Silver Shadows

Not all Alurean Tieflings sought the limelight of the Golden Courts. Many found their niche in the shadows, forming secretive guilds and societies known as the "Silver Shadows." These groups operated as spies, assassins, and information brokers, using their allure to gather secrets and manipulate events from behind the scenes. The Silver Shadows became legendary for their ability to influence the outcomes of wars and political intrigues without ever being seen.

Cultural Values

Beauty and Perfection

The Alurean Tieflings place immense value on beauty and perfection, viewing these traits as gifts from their infernal ancestors. They pursue art, fashion, and music with a fervor unmatched by other races, often becoming patrons of the arts or celebrated artists themselves.

Ambition and Influence

Ambition is deeply ingrained in Alurean culture. They believe that their fiendish gifts were bestowed upon them to rise above others and shape the world according to their desires. This drive often leads them to seek positions of power and influence, whether in politics, business, or criminal enterprises.

Manipulation and Subterfuge

Manipulation is seen as both an art and a necessity among Alurean Tieflings. They are taught from a young age to use their charm and wit to achieve their goals, viewing direct confrontation as a last resort. Deception and subterfuge are celebrated skills, and those who master them are held in high esteem.

Influence Across Different Planes of Existence

Prime Material Plane

On the Prime Material Plane, Alurean Tieflings are often found in positions of power and influence. They thrive in the courts of kings and queens, where their beauty and charm make them natural diplomats and courtiers. In urban environments, they often rise to the top of social hierarchies, becoming influential merchants, guild leaders, or crime lords. Despite their fiendish heritage, many Alurean Tieflings seek acceptance and respect within mortal society, using their gifts to bridge the gap between their infernal ancestry and their mortal ambitions.

Feywild

The Feywild, a realm of magic and enchantment, is a natural habitat for Alurean Tieflings. Their innate charm and beauty resonate with the aesthetics of the Fey, making them welcome guests in the courts of powerful Archfey. Alurean Tieflings often act as intermediaries between the Fey and mortal realms, using their skills in diplomacy and manipulation to broker deals and alliances. Their presence in the Feywild is marked by a mutual appreciation for beauty and a shared love of intrigue and deception.

Shadowfell

In the Shadowfell, a plane of darkness and despair, Alurean Tieflings are rarer but no less influential. Those who venture into this bleak realm often do so as spies or emissaries, using their charm to navigate the dangerous politics of the Shadowfell's denizens. Their ability to manipulate and deceive makes them valuable assets in the constant power struggles that define this plane. Alurean Tieflings in the Shadowfell must constantly balance their fiendish allure with the ever-present threat of corruption and despair.

Lower Planes

The relationship between Alurean Tieflings and the Lower Planes is complex and multifaceted. While some Alurean Tieflings embrace their infernal heritage, returning to serve powerful Succubi, Incubi, or other fiendish lords, others seek to distance themselves from their fiendish ancestry. Those who return to the Lower Planes often rise to positions of power within the infernal hierarchy, using their skills to manipulate and control the denizens of these realms.

In the Nine Hells, Alurean Tieflings are often found in the courts of devilish nobles, where their beauty and charm make them effective envoys and advisors. In the Abyss, they may align with powerful demon lords, using their allure to sway the chaotic politics of the demon realm. Despite their varied roles, Alurean Tieflings in the Lower Planes are united by their shared heritage and their pursuit of power and influence.

Physical Traits

General Appearance

Skin Tones

Alurean Tieflings possess skin tones that range from deep, rich hues to more vibrant and exotic colors. Common shades include deep reds, purples, and blues, often with a smooth and flawless texture that appears almost otherworldly. Some Alurean Tieflings have metallic or iridescent sheens to their skin, reflecting their fiendish lineage.

Eyes

Their eyes are one of their most captivating features, often glowing with an inner light. Eye colors vary widely, including deep amber, emerald green, icy blue, and even hues of violet. The glow can intensify with strong emotions, giving them a mesmerizing and hypnotic gaze.

Horns

Alurean Tieflings typically have sleek and elegantly curved horns that enhance their exotic appearance. The size and shape of their horns can vary, but they are generally more refined and less intimidating than those of other Tiefling subraces. Some have delicately spiraled or intricately patterned horns.

Hair

Their hair is usually luxurious and well-maintained, with colors ranging from natural shades like black, brown, and blonde to more exotic hues such as silver, white, and deep blue. Some Alurean Tieflings have hair that seems to shimmer or change color slightly depending on the lighting or their emotional state.

Wings

A notable variation within the Alurean Tieflings is the presence of small, delicate wings. While not all Alurean Tieflings have wings, those who do possess them often have wings that resemble those of their Succubi and Incubi ancestors, with a bat-like appearance. These wings are usually more ornamental than functional, unable to support sustained flight but adding to their allure.

Tail

Many Alurean Tieflings have long, slender tails that they can move with dexterity. The tails often end in a spade-like tip and are used expressively, reflecting their emotions and adding to their overall charm.

Other Features

Their facial features are generally well-defined and symmetrical, with high cheekbones, full lips, and strikingly beautiful appearances. Alurean Tieflings tend to have lithe, graceful physiques, reflecting their agile and charismatic nature.

Variations and Subtypes

Pureblood Alureans

Pureblood Alureans are those who possess the most potent and undiluted fiendish heritage. They exhibit the most pronounced infernal traits, such as more vibrant skin tones, larger horns, and a stronger fiendish aura. Pureblood Alureans are often considered the epitome of their subrace's beauty and power.

Half-Blood Alureans

Half-Blood Alureans have a mix of fiendish and more mortal traits, resulting in a slightly less pronounced infernal appearance. They may have more muted skin tones and smaller horns, but their charm and allure are no less potent. Half-Bloods often find it easier to blend into mortal societies while still retaining their seductive abilities.

Winged Alureans

This subtype is distinguished by the presence of small, ornamental wings. Winged Alureans are often seen as particularly blessed by their fiendish ancestors and are sometimes revered within Alurean society. Their wings, though not functional for flight, add to their mystical and captivating presence.

Shimmering Alureans

Shimmering Alureans possess a unique iridescent quality to their skin and hair, which seems to shimmer or change color in different lighting conditions. This variation is rare and considered especially enchanting, making Shimmering Alureans highly sought after in roles that require influence and persuasion.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. Alurean Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans, but they can live up to 150 years, maintaining their youthful appearance and vitality for much of their lifespan.
Alignment. Due to their fiendish heritage and seductive nature, Alurean Tieflings often tend towards Chaotic alignments. Their inherent charm and manipulative tendencies align them more with chaotic behavior, but individuals can be of any alignment.
Size. Alurean Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
Age. Alurean Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans, but they can live up to 150 years, maintaining their youthful appearance and vitality for much of their lifespan.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Fiendish Charm. You have proficiency in the Deception and Persuasion skills.
Infernal Legacy. Your fiendish ancestry grants you innate spellcasting abilities. You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Charm Person spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Suggestion spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Optional Variant Traits

Some Alurean Tieflings exhibit unique traits that set them apart from others of their kind. You can choose to replace the Seductive Presence trait with one of the following optional traits :

Fiendish Resilience

You have resistance to fire damage. This trait replaces the Seductive Presence trait.

Infernal Wings

You have small, ornamental wings that grant you limited flight capability. You have a flying speed of 30 feet, but you can't use this flying speed if you're wearing medium or heavy armor. This trait replaces the Seductive Presence trait.

Shimmering Skin

Your skin has an iridescent quality, shimmering with faint colors. You gain advantage on Charisma (Performance) checks made to dazzle or entertain others. This trait replaces the Seductive Presence trait.

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