the storms and how they’re described as this chaotic breaking point between reality, magic and wild magic was tight as hell. Fun to read as a German-speaker as well. 'Schutz Fields'; 'protection fields'.
We talked about this, but I wanna reiterate how much a fan I am of people bringing new species into fantasy. Elves, trolls, orcs—I'm down for it all. Fantasy is about taking these traditions, like, say a fairy, and making it about our world. At least that's what I want my fantasy to be. Maybe others want it to be something different. But I love people exploring new life forms.
Language lover here. In German "Tief" means deep ("The Ocean is deep"="Der Ozean ist tief."); combined with the diminutive "ling," would mean something small, born from depth or darkness—a perfect fit for their 'tempestuous' :) origins. My only mild thought is whether the plural could be "tieflinge" or "tieflingen." The first feels evocative of German epic tradition, like Der Nibelungenlied, which adds a layer of literary resonance. But overall, this was a fascinating dive into a species that feels both grounded and extraordinary, with so much narrative potential.
Glad this came across as positive, b/c it is. Again, this is the first piece I've fully read so idk if you've got this going on elsewhere, but I'll tell you right now I would love to hear a narrative that focuses on a scene of one of these storms and a specific, maybe early tiefling learning how to survive. It could be a way to explore the challenges and fun of integrating a new species into a fantasy world by actually doing it!
Thank you! This species is what I used for the secondary/supporting character in my Windtracer Tales stories. Specifically the character of Kiyosi in "Dark Device of the Great Chasm".
I wanted something different than the usual non-human fantasy species and especially ones that had a 'why' they even existed beyond "it's fantasy".
Which brings me to the careful application of 'tiefling' and their origins, rolling them out from their name onward.
In general, it helped me create a fun, and slightly neurotic, supporting character to balance the bright, yet impulsive, main character in my Windtracer Tales stories.
As someone who always chooses Tiefling when given the option, this was an absolute joy to read! So much detail and wonderfully composed descriptions. I will be back to read more ASAP!
Wonderful details! Ki is one of my favs, so the insight is delightful!
Ki and his bundle of nerves is great 😁 I thought a little background might help explain a little of those nerves of his!
the storms and how they’re described as this chaotic breaking point between reality, magic and wild magic was tight as hell. Fun to read as a German-speaker as well. 'Schutz Fields'; 'protection fields'.
We talked about this, but I wanna reiterate how much a fan I am of people bringing new species into fantasy. Elves, trolls, orcs—I'm down for it all. Fantasy is about taking these traditions, like, say a fairy, and making it about our world. At least that's what I want my fantasy to be. Maybe others want it to be something different. But I love people exploring new life forms.
Language lover here. In German "Tief" means deep ("The Ocean is deep"="Der Ozean ist tief."); combined with the diminutive "ling," would mean something small, born from depth or darkness—a perfect fit for their 'tempestuous' :) origins. My only mild thought is whether the plural could be "tieflinge" or "tieflingen." The first feels evocative of German epic tradition, like Der Nibelungenlied, which adds a layer of literary resonance. But overall, this was a fascinating dive into a species that feels both grounded and extraordinary, with so much narrative potential.
Glad this came across as positive, b/c it is. Again, this is the first piece I've fully read so idk if you've got this going on elsewhere, but I'll tell you right now I would love to hear a narrative that focuses on a scene of one of these storms and a specific, maybe early tiefling learning how to survive. It could be a way to explore the challenges and fun of integrating a new species into a fantasy world by actually doing it!
Then you might want to read: "Dark Device of the Great Chasm" in my Windtracer Tales here: https://kummerwolfe.substack.com/p/windtracer-tales-intro-seasons There is a lot in there that does include a tiefling supporting character and more.
If you're looking for the Windtracer Lore, try here: https://kummerwolfe.substack.com/s/windtracer-lore
Or something more historical fiction, here is the lore for Legends of the Privateers ( the setting is called Hoist the Colors ): https://kummerwolfe.substack.com/s/hoist-the-colors
Thank you! This species is what I used for the secondary/supporting character in my Windtracer Tales stories. Specifically the character of Kiyosi in "Dark Device of the Great Chasm".
I wanted something different than the usual non-human fantasy species and especially ones that had a 'why' they even existed beyond "it's fantasy".
Which brings me to the careful application of 'tiefling' and their origins, rolling them out from their name onward.
In general, it helped me create a fun, and slightly neurotic, supporting character to balance the bright, yet impulsive, main character in my Windtracer Tales stories.
Thanks for filling us in on Ki's kind. Good to know.
You're welcome!
As someone who always chooses Tiefling when given the option, this was an absolute joy to read! So much detail and wonderfully composed descriptions. I will be back to read more ASAP!
Thank you!