Blood Angel
Purgatory, but an uncanny mix between the two. Torn between your two bloodlines, you are neither right nor wrong. you are something new, a blood angel if you will."
-- Raureif Viatorem, To the First Blood Angel
Amidst a small clearing, far away from the reaches of civilization, is a cabin, hosting a old Tiefling, and a young man. The young man walks over to the Tiefling, having finished his daily chores. He hugs the tiefling, and picks up his bag. It is time to see the world.
Mixed Breed
Blood Angels are a rare race, born of a tiefling and an aasimar. Often being hidden from the world, their very existence being a contradiction, Blood angels are brought up by one, or both of their parents in seclusion. This choice is often made with knowledge that both Deorum, and Purgatory might take actions to prevent the growth of blood angels, or because of the stigma around a Blood Angels war potential, brought about by the actions of the earliest Blood Angels. None of this is helped by the fact that Blood Angels are often stronger than their parents, with a larger range of skills, and a natural inclination to combat. Whilst being a mix of both Devil and Celestial can often cause a Blood Angel doubts about their purpose and their existence, it can be said with ease that they are no doubt stronger from the fact.
Born for War
Centuries ago, during the War of the Dragonmarks, a being appeared. Skin and wings died red as blood, he fell from the sky to the center of the great battle. amidst the shock of the solders, the being lashed out, killing everything that was in its path.
This battle was the worlds first introduction to the Blood Angel, and as time went on, more wars and more Blood Angels appeared. Soon it became a race for armies to enlist a Blood Angel, for with a little training a commander could have a high level champion, or mass healer, or even a battle-mage that devastates the battle field.
Somber Children
Although Blood Angels are thrown into battles and bloodshed, their true nature is more passive. A Blood Angel won't go seeking battle, nor would it welcome chaos, they tend to favor their remote lifestyles, where the air is clear of battle horns and war cries, not that they often can avoid said wars.
Blood Angel Names
Blood Angels adopt the name of their Infernal Parents, often being subject to similar life situations, and still living with the sins of their ancestors. Due to these facts they will fall into the three category's of Tiefling Names; Cultural, Infernal, and Virtue.
Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai
Female Infernal Names:_ Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta
“Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary
Blood Angel Traits
Your Blood Angel character has a number of traits
in common with all other Blood Angels.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score in-
creases by 2.
Age. Blood Angels age at the same rate as humans, but can live up to 200 years.
Alignment. Imbued with both celestial power and infernal strength, Blood Angels have a strong will imposed upon them, causing them to often be Chaotic and Good, however they are not limited by these properties and can lean towards any side of the alignment spectrum.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet
Blood Soul. As an action you can materialize a pair of blood red wings. These wings give you a flying speed of 30 feet for 1 minute. To use this trait, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor, and you must land in the same turn. You can dismiss the wings with a bonus action. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Darkvision. 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.
Conflicting Legacy. You can learn either the thaumaturgy cantrip, or the light cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, and your choice of Infernal or Celestial.
Subrace. Blood Angels tend to fall into 2 categories, Cursed Born, and Blessed Born. Choose one of these subraces.
Cursed Born
You adopted most of your traits from you Infernal Side, and in turn appear more tiefling than aasimar. You have blood red skin, and other possible tiefling Traits such as a tail, horns, or hooves for feet.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score in-
creases by 1
Hellish Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage.
Hellish Rebuke. As a reaction you can target creature that damaged you. The creature is momentarily surrounded by hellish flames and must make a Dexterity saving throw. It takes 2d10 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. You can't use this spell at higher levels. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Blazing Soul. Starting at 3rd level, you can use your action to unleash the infernal energy within yourself, causing your eyes to blaze and two fiery. Your transformation lasts for 1 minute or until you end it as a bonus action. During it, your wings spread and catch on fire. Once on each of your turns you can deal and extra 1d4 of fire damage to one target when you deal damage to it with an attack or a spell. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Blessed Born
You adopt most of your traits from your Celestial Side, and in turn appear more aasimar than tiefling. You may have glowing locks, eyes, and/or skin. People find you extremely beautiful and alluring.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score in-
creases by 1
Divine Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic damage.
Healing Hands. As an action, you can touch a creature and cause it to regain a number of hit points equal to your level. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Pious Soul. Starting at 3rd level, you can use your action to unleash the divine energy within yourself, causing a searing light to radiate from you, pour out of your eyes and mouth, and threaten to char you. Your transformation lasts for 1 minute or until you end it as a bonus action. During it, you shed dim light in a 10 feet radius centered on you. Once on each of your turns, you can deal an extra 1d4 of radiant damage to one target when you deal damage to it with an attack or a spell. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Credits
Created by Nicholas Hoar,
Art in Order of Appearance
"The Envoy, Jade Flower I" by Charro-Art
"Battlefield" by Greg Rutkowski
