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The Aasimar are the celestial-touched descendants of mortals and divine beings, born from an extraordinary chapter in Aethoria's magical history known as the Great Summoning Era (800-1200 years ago). During this period, ambitious wizards and witches discovered techniques to summon and bind celestial spirits—beings of pure divine essence who served the gods themselves. Unlike typical summoning relationships, these bonds often lasted years or decades, creating deep emotional connections that inevitably blossomed into love between mortal and divine.
Today, approximately 180,000 Aasimar walk among Aethoria's population (0.9% of the total), virtually indistinguishable from humans except for their defining trait: distinctive irises that shine either electric blue with crackling inner energy, or burnished gold that gleams like molten metal. After eight centuries of integration, they have no unified culture, instead adopting the customs and beliefs of their local communities while quietly carrying the legacy of their celestial ancestors.
Aasimar appear completely human in all respects save for their unmistakable eye coloration. They range in height from 5'6" to 6'4", typically possess lean and athletic builds, and live considerably longer than baseline humans with lifespans of 150-200 years. The celestial eye trait breeds true but recessively—two Aasimar parents will always produce Aasimar children, but an Aasimar and human pairing has only a 25% chance of passing on the heritage.
After 800+ years of dilution into the general population, most other celestial traits have become so subtle as to be undetectable. The distinctive eye color remains the only reliable identifier of Aasimar bloodline, though many individuals hide their nature using colored lenses or keeping their eyes downcast to avoid unwanted attention.
Aasimar have no unified society or culture, having been scattered throughout human populations for centuries. They are found in major concentrations across the Human Empire territories (~60,000, often serving as military officers, diplomats, and healers), the Free Cities (~45,000, working as merchants, artisans, and scholars), and integrated communities (~75,000, living alongside other races and often unaware of their heritage).
Their social status varies dramatically by region and local politics. Some areas revere them as blessed, others fear them as unnatural, while most simply accept them as slightly unusual humans. Many Aasimar go their entire lives without knowing their heritage, attributing their distinctive eyes to family genetics. The lack of unified culture has allowed them to integrate seamlessly into existing societies while maintaining their subtle advantages.
Modern Aasimar possess three primary supernatural abilities inherited from their celestial ancestors. They heal from injuries roughly 25% faster than baseline humans—serious wounds that would take weeks to heal take days, while minor cuts close within hours. They also demonstrate natural resistance to magical fear, charm, and compulsion effects, making them significantly harder to mentally influence than normal humans, though not completely immune.
Perhaps most notably, Aasimar possess a "celestial sense" that allows them to instinctively detect the presence of undead, demons, and areas of strong corruption within about 30 feet. This manifests as a cold, uncomfortable feeling rather than precise location knowledge. However, unlike their powerful ancestors, modern Aasimar possess no innate spellcasting abilities, cannot heal others through touch, and have no special connection to divine magic beyond slightly enhanced learning when studying it formally.
The first recorded Aasimar birth occurred in 1847 PC3, when witch Lyralei Starseeker and the celestial spirit Azrael the Radiant conceived a child during their seven-year summoning bond. Word spread quickly through magical circles, inspiring both wonder and attempts to replicate the feat. For several centuries, these unions produced children of remarkable power and beauty, but celestial spirits were eventually recalled to their divine duties, summoning techniques were lost to war and persecution, and the bloodlines began their long dilution.
In the modern era, Aasimar face complex challenges including identity crises about their nature, persecution in regions where religious orthodoxy condemns celestial summoning, exploitation for their valuable abilities, and heritage loss as more are born unaware of their bloodline. Some scholars worry that the celestial bloodlines are weakening to the point where they may disappear entirely within a few more centuries, representing the slow fade of an age when mortals dared to court the divine.
Information compiled by the Imperial Academy of Natural Studies.