Naga

Common Name

Naga

Other Names

Snake Pae, Monsters

Physical Description

Average Height

Male: 8 ft (due to long tail)

Female: 6 ft

Body Structure

Humanoid upper body with a long, snake-like tail

Skin

Scaly

Distinctive Features

Incredibly long tails, fangs, no visible ear parts

Abilities & Powers

Physical

• Extremely strong

• Fast strikers

• Immunity to poison

• Quick reflexes

• Stronger than a normal Pae'il (able to carry the weight of a full-grown Pae'il with ease)

• Tails are powerful enough to constrict both Pae'il and large beasts

• Increased olfactory acuity (heightened sense of smell)

• Vibration sensitivity

• Aquatic Adaptation – can seamlessly move between land and water without the need for gills or breathing apparatus. Tolerant to Naiad-like water temperatures and pressure

Main Abilities

None

Weaknesses

• Highly susceptible to Taint

• Aversion to bright light

• Weak against offensive magic spells

• Easily hypnotized or mind controlled

Reproduction

Method

Like snakes

Gestation Period

One season

Average Number of Offspring

2–5

Notes

• Extremely protective of their eggs

• Cannot breed with Harpies – Harpies are prey, not partners

• The Empress can lay multiple eggs to populate a nest or clan

• If breeding with another Pae’il (excluding Harpies), the offspring take after the mother

• Polyamorous society: Males often have multiple females; a female typically has one favored male

• Due to male territorial nature, male+male relationships are rare

Developmental Stages

• Babies hatch from eggs, are immediately mobile, and have razor-sharp fangs

• Require hunting support from parents

• Shed skin once before becoming a child

• Children are still vulnerable to predators and rival clans

• Begin to test limits and engage in play-fighting to establish dominance

• Shed skin once before becoming a teen

• Teens – males are removed from their home nest

• Allowed to challenge older males for territory

• Become competent hunters

• Begin courting females and shed skin twice before adulthood

Diet

Primary Food Sources

Carnivorous

Hunting & Gathering

Males are responsible for feeding and providing for their females

Dietary Needs

High protein

Behavior & Society

Social Structure

Females are dominant

Males compete for territory and female attention

Each clan is led by one Emperor and one Empress

Communication

Verbal and nonverbal – includes growls, hisses, and roars

Cultural Practices

• Live in clans, with multiple nests per clan

• Males leave the nest as teens and challenge for dominance or begin new nests

• Males cannot cohabitate without risking bloodshed

• Males court by gifting trophies of their kills (fur, feathers, teeth, bones)

• Females are welcomed freely into male territory

• Nagas adore gems, jewels, and anything shiny – often seen adorned in them

History

Origin

The Naga originated when Dracian and Naiad hybrids evolved on Lucandria. Brought to Telrunya by Eris as an engagement present—she gifted Naga eggs to Venus to replace last year’s "treasures" (which hatched into Harpies)

Major Historical Events

• A tainted Naga clan led by Eris attempted to seize Venus’ temple on Telrunya

• They succeeded for several years until Venus reclaimed the temple

• The Naga now inhabit the region of Dragnid

Interaction with Other Species

• Harpies are considered enemies above all

• Naga dislike other Pae and tend to isolate in their clans

Other Information

Languages Spoken

Common, plus their own language

Religious Beliefs

No formal religion, though one clan worships Eris

Technology Level

Nonexistent

Tools & Weapons

Primitive (wood, rock); prefer relying on physical prowess

Allies

Themselves

Enemies

Everyone, especially Harpies

Current Status

Thriving