Lizardfolk

Written by Pookas Kreations

The Lizardfolk share Slithoria with all types of other reptiles, seacats, crocodiles, turtles, amphibians, etc. They mostly stay in the Eastern jungles, forests and swamps; and they are very territorial.

Basic Information

Anatomy

These are humanoid reptiles with the addition of a tail, scales, sharp teeth and claws.

Biological Traits

Any variation of reptiles can be represented as a lizardfolk. Anything from a crocodile to a gecko.

Meat eaters tend to have shorter lives, but that is mostly because they are so warlike. They are tall and muscular.

Ecology and Habitats

Lizardfolk are from a variety of habitats, some like it hot and dry while others like it humid and wet. They live in forests, swamps, rivers and desert. They are always the top predator in the area.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Most lizardfolk are carnivores, some like red meat, fish or insects. A rare few are vegetarians, but these are usually slow moving and tend to torpor (sleeping for long periods).

Additional Information

Social Structure

The strong rule, but merit can raise your station in life. The military are the most prominent class. They get the best of everything especially food. The second class citizens tend to be smaller, as a result, they rarely grow taller than 4 ft. These are usually the servant class unless they learn a special skill that is needed.

Facial characteristics

Depending on the type of lizardfolk, most have a long face, broad snout with long sharp teeth and forked tongue. Their ears are usually just small holes in the side of their head, as well as small nostrils at the end of their snout.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Lizardfolk rarely leave Slithoria, but merchants and ambassadors can at times be found in other nations.

Average Intelligence

They have average Intelligence but are also very cunning.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Lowlight vision.

Civilization and Culture

Gender Ideals

Equality for all.

Average Technological Level

They are a developing society in the Iron Age.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Lizardfolk are Xenophobic so only speak Lemuran. A rare few with diplomatic posts can speak Aquan, Common, Nagan or Elven and rarely a few others.

Common Etiquette Rules

They treat others how they are treated. If you are invited into their home, you are an honored guest whether you are friend or foe.

Common Dress Code

Clothes are a status symbol and not needed for modesty.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

The Ruling class style themselves after Roman culture with the military in charge. Their society is a combination of a statocracy and a meritocracy.

History

Before the Chaos Wars, Slithorn were a lizard worshiping swamp tribe that lived on Slithoria When the war was at its worst, during a lizard dance, a wild magic storm hit. All the participants were affected. Some immediately, others not until the next full moon and a rare few didn’t have the trait appear but passed it to their children. The mutation varied depending on the tribe, inclination, and nearness to lizards. Because of the predatory nature of the lizards was so strong it all but subsumed their humanity. Many of the lizardfolk became violent and warlike as a result.

Their cousins on the Nagpur side of Lemuria had a similar effect but with snakes. After their transformation, they both became very territorial and began fighting for territory and resources, even over the Holy Island of Takshila.

So came the war. Lizard vs Snake. Their draconic cousins on the nearby island of Hy-Dracora eventually enforced a peace before they destroyed each other. They created a neutral zone around the holy lake of Takshila. The Goddess Devangara created the winged naga in her image to be protectors of the peace around the holy lake.

Common Myths and Legends

Lizardfolk have few Gods.

• Croix: NE male; death, war; deep green with dark red highlights, scars; black kilt and harness.

• Primal Egg: N, neuter; life, creation; pearlescent, silver white; glowing blue veins.

• Ssilora: NG, female; hearth, family, healing; emerald green, dark green highlights; blue flowing sari.

• Draksur: LN, male; hunting, nature; lithe, muscular, energetic; brown, green, with black patches (camo kilt, vest.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Few mammals are befriended by lizardfolk. However, they place great store in friendships and alliances, among their own kind and with other races. Although they may be frequently hostile to humanoids, lizardfolk are not without honor. They have long memories, remembering both the good and ill done to them. They treat others as others treat them. If a human is fair and honorable, even if he is an enemy, lizardfolk treat him with the same respect. If an outsider manages to befriend a lizardfolk, the bond will last until the trust is betrayed.

Scientific Name

Homo lacerta reptilis

Lifespan

30 years

Average Height

7 ft

Average Weight

250 lbs

Average Length

3-4 ft long tail.

Average Physique

All lizardfolk have muscular builds.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

This varies depending on the location they live. The most common colors are green, gray, tan or brown scales.