Iomedae & Tieflings


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I am working on building a Tiefling inquisitor. I like Iomedae, but she does not associate with fiends, and loathes fiend-spawn. What does the church of Iomedae say overall about Tieflings, and would they allow one into the clergy if it has a good alignment? I know that inquisitors typically operate outside of the clergy, but I see them having some kind of formal training with the church before becoming an inquisitor.

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Demondrake wrote:
I am working on building a Tiefling inquisitor. I like Iomedae, but she does not associate with fiends, and loathes fiend-spawn. What does the church of Iomedae say overall about Tieflings, and would they allow one into the clergy if it has a good alignment? I know that inquisitors typically operate outside of the clergy, but I see them having some kind of formal training with the church before becoming an inquisitor.

Based on my readings: she may loathe fiend-spawn, but if one were trying to rise above its heritage and become a devout follower of good, she would be willing to offer him/her that opportunity.

Her other followers may hold the tiefling to a higher standard, or push the tiefling into the inquisitor role so that they aren't "on display", or any number of less savory responses.


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OK, thank you. That's pretty much what I was thinking but I wanted to get some advice.


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Another thing you could consider is enriching the backstory by essentially making your characters rise within the ranks of her church occurring before their Tiefling heritage manifested, and that after they manifested your character became somewhat distanced and shunned by the church(though not removed due to behavior) and that the manifestation encouraged your character to adventure to either prove his devotion or redeem himself.


Actually I think Iomedae would be one of the more accepting gods(perhaps THE most accepting, excluding Seranae) of ANY creature, fiend, fiend-spawn, darklands-spawn, ect wanting to rise above their heritage and join her church. though as Kalindlara said they would probably be pressed even harder then the normal prospect if only to test their resolve and to insure no treachery.

Also just found this in my research:(aka a google search that lead to the "Ask James Jacobs" thread)

James Jacobs wrote:
xavier c wrote:

1)How would Iomedae feel or react to a Cleric or other type of worshiper spreading her faith on the planet of Triaxus or Castrovel?

2)Would a kasatha or an android ever worship Iomedae?

1) She would support it. Again, spreading the faith is kind of the cleric or other worshiper's job.

2) Why wouldn't they? Iomedae isn't a racist, and neither is her faith.

His later reply to someone bringing up the ISG entry:

James Jacobs wrote:
Fiendspawn does include tieflings and half-fiends and so on. Of course, those who are non-evil (as in the case of good-aligned or even neutral aligned) and thus are not evil are not loathed by her. The ISG book isn't in error—she does hate demons and their spawn... but the ISG book also maybe phrased that a bit too hyperbolic.

She hates evil things yes, but she does look at the bigger picture. She looks past birth to the person inside(This is why I HATE people trying to say she's a Lawful stupid stuck up b++&!.) Her church SHOULD do the same, though in practice it likely has those who do and those who don't.

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