The gods of Astaria guard their world jealously. Though they were formed, in part, thanks to the influence of other planes, they view themselves as a bulwark to stop the denizens of those planes from entering their domain. Nonetheless, on occasion, powerful magic or ill luck allows beings through to Astaria to mingle with the gods' creations.
When these beings create offspring with Astarian mortals, the result is Planetouched. These creatures carry a powerful legacy that originated from a place far beyond the stars, and their appearance and abilities reflect this.
Evil creatures create Tieflings, while Good beings beget Aasimar. Meanwhile Changelings result from the influence of Chaos, and Warforged are under the influence of Law.
All Planetouched are treated with attitudes ranging from fear to suspicion to outright hostility. Their very existence is a defiance of the will of the gods, and their lives are often terribly difficult as a result. The best they can usually hope for is to be seen as a useful tool to be exploited, which at least brings them better treatment as a valuable asset. Nonetheless, Planetouched are capable of the full range of heroism and villainy as their native brethren.
Articles under Planetouched
- Aasimar
- Changeling
- Tiefling
- Warforged