Homebrew Celestial Tiefling Species Details

Appearance

Celestial Tieflings often have a mix of both celestial and infernal traits. They might have glowing eyes, small horns, a faint halo, or slightly scaled skin. Their hair could range from angelic blonde to demonic red, and their skin tones might vary from pale to deep red or purple.

Background

Celestial Tieflings are the offspring of the divine Aasimar and the infernal Tieflings, living embodiments of the eternal struggle between good and evil. They often find themselves torn between their celestial inclinations and their infernal instincts. This duality shapes their personalities, leading them to seek balance in their lives, sometimes acting as mediators between opposing forces.

AlignmentCelestial Tieflings can be of any alignment, but their celestial heritage often inclines them towards good. However, the infernal side may cause internal conflicts, leading to a more neutral or even chaotic disposition.

Celestial Tiefling Traits

Celestial Tieflings share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal and divine descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your choice of either Strength or Wisdom increases by 1.

Age

Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer. Age to a maximum of 150 years

Size

Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Celestial & Infernal Resistance

You have resistance to Radiant and Fire Damage

Legacy of Duality

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Cure Wounds spell as a 2nd-level 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 Hellish Rebuke spell as a 3rd-level 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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Celestial and Infernal.