Yuan-Ti

Basic Information

Anatomy

Appears to be Human in the majority with a few serpentine deviations.

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction mimicking the regulars of the human span.

Growth Rate & Stages

Mature at the same rate as humans, dependent on their level of Ascendance can deviate to greater and greater serpentine forms and live to a much greater age than base humanity.

Ecology and Habitats

Preferring the Tropical jungles of The Golden Land as cold makes them slow and sluggish.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivorous.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The Hierarchy of the Divine Medusae.

Facial characteristics

Thinner faces and slimmer eyes.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

La Tierra Dorada

Average Intelligence

Average

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision over Humanity and a superior sense of smell.

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

Serpentine characteristics are preferrable but as are the lithe and deadly looking.

Gender Ideals

There is no limit to experience and gender should not determine what one can experience.

Courtship Ideals

Dependent on status it can be a dangerous dance over a number of years of tender words and subtle displays or a rough beating followed by an assault.

Relationship Ideals

Yuan-Ti rarely limit themselves to singular relationships.

Average Technological Level

Forging steel is in ready supply and their masonary is perhaps the most advanced in the world.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Slaves cant Doradian Medusuon Blood tongue

Common Etiquette Rules

To disrespect a better is guarenteed cause for suffering. Subtlety is the name of the game.

Common Dress Code

Usually robes are seen, the colours speak of a hierarchy of their own.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Their culture comes from the old Medusae, the once complete masters of the Yuan-Ti have elevated them and taught them dominance.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Always bow before your higher, always kneel to the Medusae.

Common Taboos

Eating of snakeflesh is reprehensible and punishable by soul searing.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Most view the Yuan-Ti with suspicion after climbing out of the ranks of slaves and now bearing the whip. The Medusae see them as their favoured. Certain groups such as certain human groups and Lizardmen appreciate the tact of the Yuan-Ti and have formed relationships with them for the betterment of La Tierra Dorada.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human

Scientific Name

Homo Serpentus

Origin/Ancestry

Doradian

Lifespan

between 65 to 200

Conservation Status

There are plenty but few outside The Golden Lands.

Average Height

5'7''

Average Weight

13 st

Average Physique

Serpentine

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Usually browning.

Related Ethnicities

• Doradian