Sinblood
As they are hailed by the clergy of the celestial gods, but they by many names; Devilkin, Demonspawn, Hell-touched, or Tieflings. The product of deeds so foul that the sin seeps into the very being of the perpetrator leaving a permanent scar on their souls, a scar so foul it forever lingers on their linage, thus damning their children to forever pay for the sins of their ancestors, forcing them to be met with distrust and fear for sins not their own and to tackle the inner demons that those before them could not.
Marks of Sin
Upon the body of all those who afflicted by the curse is the physical mark, denoting the origin of their original sin and what pacts may have been struck by their ancestors. If nothing else, no matter how malformed their bodies are by their curse and even those who bear no visible signs, all bear the mark upon their flesh and bone. The mark can skip several generations until it suddenly makes its terrible presence known again, bringing with it misery and contempt to the family, for not only does it mark ancient sin, many fear that such a close connection to the hells can bring devastation to their family, nor do most common folk know the difference between a Sinblood and a devil, often leading to the child's early demise. All Sinblood understand the nature of their own mark, from the moment of their birth do they know what sins they bear and who beckons them from the beyond.Mark of the Malignant King
The Grand ruler of all devil-kind, at the center of his great realm, bound eternally unto his throne does he extend his unfathomable will unto all of his subjects. Those associated with his mark bear his enormous force of will, able to corrupt and bend the will of those around them. it is not uncommon for those marked by the malignant king to bear an Impressive Crown of horns and have hoofed feet, as well as having a visible lack of pupils. In those displaying, a strong corruption even sprouts dark feathered wings, and their eyes sunk inwards.Mark of The Swordmaiden
Those who bear the mark of the Grand Marshal, are often born with unmistakable apathy and a strong drive to fight headfirst, never backing down before a challenge often the harm of those around them and themselves. Those born with her mark, show a strong affinity towards iron, some growing iron spikes and similar protrusions from their skin, or even scales of steel as well as iron nails and teeth. In some cases, severe corruption even iron-like growths cover their eyes or even entire face, given them a wholly alien appearance. Though by means unknown these growths appear to function as an auxiliary sensory organ.Mark of The Covetous Empress
She desires all, there is nothing in the world for which she does not long. An affliction which those born of her mark also suffer, going their entire lives feeling empty, desperately trying to fill their holes in their hearts with wild passions, and lofty ambitions, never to feel satisfied. These Sinblooded often have unnaturally smooth skin, almost akin to firm silk and long slender horns, and blue skin tones. Those with great affiliation to her mark find their skin gaining strange and alluring patterns as if silken clothes, or long serpentine tongues.Mark of The Old Keeper
Within the ancient layers of hell, is the great library a forbidden sanctuary of knowledge, jealousy hoarded and kept away from all eyes. Those born of the mark of The Old keeper, cannot help but be drawn to the taboo and that which is hidden, and they do not like to share such information, it leaves them physically uncomfortable. Often do they find it hard to care for others, and feel only familiarity and joy in dusty tomes rather than the warm embrace of others. The usual characteristics of those born with the mark of the keeper are that of rough and parchment-like skin and an unearthly glow to their eyes and stubby horns. Those with a strong connection seem to lose many facial features or become almost impossible to remember.Mark of the Yellow King
Those born of the yellow king, are creatures bound to solitude, for loyalty is foreign to them, the compulsion to betray others, to sell secrets, and manipulate those around them is almost impossible to ignore. For one to trust those of the mark is a bold move, and some struggle their entire lives to main true to others, it is their burden to bear. The physical characteristics of his mark: they are born with strange birthmarks, often referred to as so called shadowlooms, these black blotches on their skin appear innocuous or strange at first glance, but if one studies them for a while, it can be seen that they shift and turn, moving overnight to other spots. Those born with a strong affinity can shift these marks at will, to cover their bodies melding them with the shadows. They often have dark skin tones, blacks, and darker purples being the most common.Mark of The Envious Baroness
The great temptress, she who hears every wish and whisper the all-consuming cruelty of those long. Many born with her mark, are often granted a strong affinity to the needs of others, and should one wish, how to exploit it. The physical characteristics of her mark, are usually more subtle, but those who are physicially afflicted will often have purple skin, and golden horns.Mark of the Dread Queen
The terrible incarnation of fear, disease, and inevitable demise of mortal life, rightfully feared by all, and no less are her scions feared. Those who bear her mark are often feared as harbingers of disease and approaching disaster. Those marked by the Dread Queen, often have a deathly pale complexion, and it is rare that they sprout more than a single horn. Those especially afflicted are often pox riddled and decrepit, sullen husks that march on despite the odds.Mark of The Slaughterer
Fiercest and most violent of all his champions, the Slaughterer has delighted in his tasks since his fall, and those marked by him, often find it difficult to reign in their violent tendencies. Their lives are marked by a constant struggle to control their urges, lest they become little more than a beast. Those marked by the Slaughterer, are often frightening to look upon; They often lack lips revealing their vicious teeth, they are marked by redskin and great curling horns.Mark of The Scorn Lord
The Scorn Lord has long been the bastion against the demonic hordes, and his hatred runs deep. Those born of his mark, are hateful folk for them any other emotion feels dampened, thus their lot in life is to fight their demeanor, love, and happiness these things are brief states of mind unless fought for.True Kin
A name given to those born with a strong connection to their mark & patron, such creatures are said to be vile and cruel, hearing the voices of their dark patron, they are destined to be servants of the dark lords of hell. Or atleast so goes the stories, and they are the reason many a child has been drowned in fear of what they harm they bring or herald.Basic Information
Anatomy
Those who are marked by the cursed blood often display anomalous physical features not native to their original species. Such deviation is often characterized by whatever mark the sin belongs to, but typically include horns, tails, even hoofs, and strange skin colors, and in rarer cases facial deformations and claws.
Though it should be noted that some sinblood bear little to no physical signs of their curse, and are thus exceedingly hard to tell apart from their parent species.
Though for reasons beyond common understanding, most of those who bear the curse also gain the ability to speak the infernal tongue, seemingly no matter the upbringing, as well as other extrasensory abilities wholly unnatural, with some having an ability to seemingly taste or smell emotional states again often related to the nature of their mark.
Genetics and Reproduction
Those afflicted by the curse have no changes to the reproductive cycle of their parent species, in fact, is not wholly uncommon that their direct children do not display the marks that they themselves do. Another sad reality of this is that the birth of a particularly deformed child can result in difficulties and even fatalities during birth.
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