House of Ash Tiefling
House of Ash Tiefling
The Emberborn
“From ruin, I rise. From flame, I see.”
Overview
Tieflings of the House of Ash carry the legacy of Karzalim, the Pyres of Ruin, and the ruinous will of Varkathis, the Smoldering King.Where others fear endings, the Emberborn embrace them. They walk the line between destruction and transformation—quiet, intense, and forged in ash.
They are often drawn to themes of loss, memory, and cleansing fire.
Physical Traits
Skin Tone: Pale ashen white, gray, or charcoalEye Color: Molten orange, red, or glowing gold
Notable Features: Ember-like veins, horns like scorched bone, faint smoke wisps when breathing or emotional
Cultural Traits
Emberborn tieflings are often artists, philosophers, or those who honor death and memory.In Akumaura, they serve as cremation masters, blacksmiths, or lorekeepers, tending to what was with dignity before letting it fall to ash.
They are seen as calm, intense, and wise—though often misunderstood as omens of ruin.
Playing a House of Ash Tiefling
Cinder Touch: Once per long rest, you can touch a non-magical object and cause it to rapidly decay or combust.Wood splinters and blackens, metal rusts and flakes, parchment withers into ash—depending on the material.
The object must be no larger than 5 feet in any dimension. The DM determines the exact outcome.
Searing Glare: You know the Produce Flame cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
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