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Hero's Handbook: Tiefling
Publisher: Goodman Games
by Timothy B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/17/2013 17:36:19

As a previous reviewer mentioned, this book provides some "evil" options for tiefling characters. While there are no alignment restrictions, there's undoubtedly a dark side to both the fluff and the crunch in this book. Not that that's a bad thing, but potential readers should be aware.

This sourcebook begins with an alternate background for tieflings than the one presented in the default D&D 4E setting. Tieflings aren't the result of an ancient curse from a long-gone empire, but are a race, created by the archdevils, that still carry the brands of their infernal benefactors. They reflect the particular benefactor who "owns" their soul.

There are helpful tables that list the infernal benefactors and their legacies; different features of tiefling horns, tail, eyes, and miscellaneous physical features; malisons; and attitudes and goals. Eight of the nineteen legacies are detailed, including a paragon path and feats. Feats at all three tiers of play are provided, available to tieflings of any legacy. Malisons, powerful powers granted by a feat that come with a consequence, are detailed, next. Finally, equipment and magic items with an infernal flavor are listed.

Overall, if you're looking for a new twist on the tiefling (or an old one, if you miss the more infernal tieflings of 3.x), want some alternate abilities that would tie your tiefling to a particular archdevil, or are looking for some ideas for a new villain in your campaign, I would recommend this sourcebook.



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Hero's Handbook: Tiefling
Publisher: Goodman Games
by alain g. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/02/2009 07:41:49

An excellent book for tieflings. In there are introduced Legacies, which represents affiliation with a specific devil. There are a dozen of legacies (all are common sins, like lust, gluttony, etc), with a full description, feats and paragon path. It reminds me the good old Book of Vile Darkness. All the crunch is really good and innovative (like a gluttony power which allows to eat material like stone or metal, and gain benefit from it), and seems well balanced. The fluff is really good too.

It is a must have for tiefling character, as well as for any player which wants an "evil" feeling.



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