The battle to grant tieflings rights in the Commonwealth

The battle to grant tieflings rights in the Commonwealth of Humanity was a long and contentious one that took place over several decades. It began early after the founding of the Commonwealth in the year 1245, when some of the first Tieflings  returned to their home, the city of Whiteharbor. This was met with strong opposition from many members of the Commonwealth, and particularly the Irenic Foundation, who saw tieflings as being of infernal descent and therefore unworthy of citizenship. Over the next few centuries, the issue of tiefling rights became a divisive topic within the Commonwealth, with various factions fighting for and against granting them equal rights.
The battle was finally ended in the year 1632, when the Constitutional Council of the Commonwealth passed a series of judgements granting full citizenship rights to tieflings. This was a major victory for tieflings and a significant milestone in the history of the Commonwealth, as it marked the first time that they were recognized as equals to other human-derived races.
However, the battle was not without its casualties. Many tieflings were openly discriminated against and mistreated throughout the process, and the fight for their rights was often met with resistance and even violence. The roaming angels from the portal, who the Commonwealth relies on for protection, often would perform purges in the commonwealth unabated. Despite this, tieflings remained steadfast in their belief that they deserved the same rights and protections as any other citizen, and their persistence and determination ultimately paid off with the passage of these historic amendments.
The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some celebrating the victory and others expressing disappointment or outrage at the decision. However, the Commonwealth remained united, and tieflings were finally recognized as equal citizens, entitled to the same rights and protections as all other citizens of the Commonwealth.

Type

Decree, Governmental

Medium

Paper

Authoring Date

1632

Location

Whiteharbor

Signatories (Organizations)

• Commonwealth of Humanity