Can a Tiefling be the Child of a Succubus?
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A tiefling can indeed have a succubus as a parent, but the resulting offspring would not be a tiefling in the classical sense, instead, it would be a cambion, which is a specific type of being that results from the union between a fiend, such as a succubus or incubus, and a human. The tiefling lineage is a result of a curse that affected the blood of a human who used the blood of a high-level fiend, most commonly Asmodeus, making it possible for a tiefling to be the child of a succubus only if the other parent is a tiefling or if the succubus has tiefling blood in their lineage.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is the offspring of a succubus and a human? The offspring of a succubus and a human is traditionally called a cambion if the child is male, and an Alu-fiend if the child is female.
- Can a tiefling have a demon parent? Yes, a tiefling can have a demon parent, but this is not a requirement for a being to be considered a tiefling.
- What is the offspring of a tiefling? The offspring of a tiefling will always be a tiefling, regardless of the other parent’s species.
Tiefling and Succubus Lore
- Can a tiefling be a succubus? While a tiefling can have succubus heritage, a tiefling is a distinct species from a succubus.
- Can a succubus have children? Yes, a succubus can have children, and the type of child they can have depends on the species of the other parent.
- What are the descendants of a succubus? The descendants of a succubus can include cambions, Alu-fiends, and potentially tieflings if the succubus has tiefling blood.
Species and Bloodlines
- Can two humans give birth to a tiefling? Yes, it is possible for two humans to give birth to a tiefling if the fiendish blood runs thin in their family and suddenly manifests in their child.
- Do tieflings always have tiefling babies? Canonically, tieflings will always produce tiefling children, regardless of the other parent’s species.
- Can a tiefling and a human have a human child? According to some sources, it is possible for a tiefling and a human to have a human child, but this is not the typical outcome.
Characteristics and Traits
- What do tiefling babies look like? Tiefling babies have distinctive features such as little rounded nubs for horns and tails, which develop as they grow.
- Do tieflings have devil or demon blood? Tieflings have devil blood, which can be traced back to an ancestor who was a devil or made a pact with a devil.
- Can a tiefling be the child of a demon? While a tiefling can have demon heritage, the tiefling lineage is specifically associated with devils.
Related Creatures and Deities
- What is the angel version of a tiefling? The Aasimar are considered the angelic counterpart to tieflings, having celestial blood instead of fiendish blood.
- Who is the god of fertility in D&D? Ehlonna is the goddess of forests, woodlands, flora & fauna, and fertility in the D&D universe.
- What is a good version of a succubus? There is no direct good equivalent to a succubus in D&D, but the Gancanagh is a similar creature with a good alignment.