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Tulani Eladrin
Also known as the noble azata
Who Rule the Eladrin with Grace
CG; CR 19
Alternate form: A ball of rainbow colours
And finally, the nobles. Every planar race has some high-ups between the common folk and proper god-like overlords. Balor, ushers, tormentors, thrones, aurumachs — you get it. The eladrin call them tulani (too-LAH-nee). But how can a race defined by love of freedom even have authority? Well, unlike every other Aestetica, an eladrin can’t just will themselves into becoming tulani (this ain’t the Abyss, after all). They have to be considered wise, brave and noble by other eladrin—not all of them mind, but a substantial number of communities. Even then, not all loved and respected eladrin choose to shift into tulani, as this title entails constant responsibility and high expectations. Moreover, since the tulani’s Aestetica is ultimately determined by societal opinion of them, they have less of a say in their own appearance. Tulani are typically slender elf-like humanoids with starry clothing and surrounded by a shimmering aura of light. But the payoff for these restrictions is tremendous power. Since tulani are held up by belief of many creatures, they are able to achieve much more than any other individual eladrin. They are very strong (despite their appearance), smart and charismatic. While perhaps not as physically powerful as pit fiends or balors, they far exceeded them in magical might, being able to cast spells of any level. In a fight, tulani can instantly create a longsword of brilliant light that deals radiant damage. Their alternate form is made of rainbow colours. It can fly and project hypnotic lights that incapacitate creatures who look upon them.
Tulani are usually viewed by communities of eladrin as their rulers. They protect their domains and help to solve disputes, however, they do not have much political power, and any eladrin is free to leave them at any moment. If a tulani does something that makes other eladrin lose their trust in them, they risk losing their powers and their title. Tulani prefer to stay in Arborea in their courts, which are magical wandering realms, protected by enchantments.
Stats: Planescape Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2 [2e] p36; Book of Exalted Deeds [3e] p171; Manual of the Planes [5e] p357; Creature Chronicle [PF1e]
Source: Margarita and Jon Winter-Holt.