Vrael

My first encounter with the Vrael was during the liberation of the city Ancead. Their ground troops consisted of enslaved humans and pureblood Yuan-Ti. These Vrael were once human, but twisted by dark magic giving them serpentlike characterisitics. Most of these purebloods were thoroughly indoctrinated into the Vrael way of thinking, though I swear I could still see the light in their eyes. Unlike the halfblood and abomination higher ups, where any emotion was abscent in their vibrant ochre eyes. As much as these monstrosities terrified me, the thought of letting them have their way with an entire planet's population is what held me strong during this battle.

— Excerpt from Kilas the Sane's journal. He was a Halfling Ranger
and one of the heroes that sacrificed his life for the Freedom of Men in the fight against Sseth.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Their anatomy differs greatly between the 3 main types. The halfbloods appear humanlike with some serpentlike features such as scales, a forked tongue or sharp venom infused teeth. The halfbloods or malisons have features like a serpentine head, serpents for arms or the lower body of a serpent. The abomination are regarded as the most pure form of Vrael, also called Auvrael. They no longer resemble a human beside the fact that they have two arms. The rest of their bodies resemble a giant snake.

Genetics and Reproduction

The Vrael have two methods of reproducing. Either they can transform humans into purebloods by means of occult rituals and blood magic. Or the can mate between themselves, resulting in halfblood or abominations as offspring.

Ecology and Habitats

The Vrael prefer a warm, moist environment abundant with other lifefroms they can enslave. The remaining Vrael are now in hiding in an as thusfar unknown place.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Vrael are purely carnivorous. for this reason they often ate their weaker slaves, or kept domesticated cattle and the likes.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Venomfangs, bright yellow eyes, forked tongues.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Unknown

Average Intelligence

Often times bred for the purpose to be either strong or smart. So extraordinary cunning and magically gifted examples are plenty.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The 5 common senses, aswel as a good sense for magic.

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

Beauty is measured in cunning and bloodthirst. If you can outsmart or overpower another Vrael, you are deemed more attractive. The more serpentlike a Vrael, the more poweful they are and so the more renown they get.

Gender Ideals

Often times the men are supposed to be charismatic and strong leaders, kept in line by their cold hearted and scheming spouses.

Courtship Ideals

Caste system in which the higher Vrael are allowed to court lower Vrael but in no circumstanc the other way around.

Relationship Ideals

Vrael are polygamous and often times a part of the female population is used as broodmothers. Part of the male population is castrated at a young age and appointed as broodguards who raise the children.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common, Draconic, Vraelian

Common Etiquette Rules

A lower caste is not allowed to look into the eyes of a member of a higher caste. They are also not allowed to speak to them unless the higher caste member initiates conversation.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

A culture of slavers and occult worshippers. Despite their cold hearts, their temples are absolutely stunning. That is if you forget for a second what their purpose is.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Ritual Sacrifices, worship of Sseth their Overlord and creator.

Common Taboos

Showing signs of weakness or emotion.

Historical Figures

High Priestess Zelia

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Vrael are feared by many and hated by all.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Humans

Scientific Name

Homo serpens sapiens

Origin/Ancestry

Pureblood, Halfblood, Abomination

Lifespan

70 years

Average Height

1.6 – 2.3 m

Average Weight

45 – 136 kg

Average Physique

Often times bred for the purpose to be either strong or smart. Most abominations are powerhouses of creatures.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Scales, sometimes priests paint their bodies in blood for rituals.