Race: Zmeyian Tiefling (Zee-may-yan Teef-ling)
Zmeyian tieflings originate on the northern section of the Dragon's Throat mountain range in Svosinsk. The towns of Zmei and Zmeya are made up exclusively of Zmeyian tieflings and is believed to be the birthplace of Crystalline Sorcery.
Zmeyian Tieflings are named after a devil that goes by Zmei and Zmeya, which is their masculine and feminine name respectively. It is believed the devil is either hermaphroditic in nature, is capable of changing their physical gender, or is entirely genderless, however followers of the devil could not agree and so were split into branching cults.
Zmei/Zmeya is thought to be a serpentine devil, of whom was entombed beneath the Dragon's Throat. Their offspring chose to live atop the mountain range where they acclimatised to the freezing cold and thin air to be closer to their ancestor. Typically they have blue, grey or earthy coloured skin, as well as slight draconic physical attributes, however despite these being the average range of colours Zmeyian tieflings come in all colours and with a full range of features typically attributed to tieflings as a whole.
Zmeyian Tieflings are named after a devil that goes by Zmei and Zmeya, which is their masculine and feminine name respectively. It is believed the devil is either hermaphroditic in nature, is capable of changing their physical gender, or is entirely genderless, however followers of the devil could not agree and so were split into branching cults.
Zmei/Zmeya is thought to be a serpentine devil, of whom was entombed beneath the Dragon's Throat. Their offspring chose to live atop the mountain range where they acclimatised to the freezing cold and thin air to be closer to their ancestor. Typically they have blue, grey or earthy coloured skin, as well as slight draconic physical attributes, however despite these being the average range of colours Zmeyian tieflings come in all colours and with a full range of features typically attributed to tieflings as a whole.
Bloodline of Zmei/Zmeya
High above the pits of the hellscapes, Zmeyian tieflings have developed an affinity for coldness.
Age. Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.
Size. Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium or Small, which you decide when first selecting this race.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Ability Score Increase. You can choose to increase one stat by +2 and another by +1, or increase three separate stats by +1.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal, or another language that you deem appropriate to your character.
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.
Zmeyian Legacy. You know the Frostbite cantrip. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Armor of Agathys spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma, Wisdom or Intelligence is your choice of spellcasting abilities for these spells, which you decide when first selecting this race. You can use a spell slot to cast this more than once.
Mountain Born. You have resistance to cold damage instead of fire damage. You are also capable of holding your breath for double the amount of time in minutes equal to your Constitution modifier, to a minimum of one minute. Similarly, you are also acclimated to high altitudes, including elevations above 20,000 feet.
Age. Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.
Size. Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium or Small, which you decide when first selecting this race.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Ability Score Increase. You can choose to increase one stat by +2 and another by +1, or increase three separate stats by +1.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal, or another language that you deem appropriate to your character.
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.
Zmeyian Legacy. You know the Frostbite cantrip. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Armor of Agathys spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma, Wisdom or Intelligence is your choice of spellcasting abilities for these spells, which you decide when first selecting this race. You can use a spell slot to cast this more than once.
Mountain Born. You have resistance to cold damage instead of fire damage. You are also capable of holding your breath for double the amount of time in minutes equal to your Constitution modifier, to a minimum of one minute. Similarly, you are also acclimated to high altitudes, including elevations above 20,000 feet.
