Saurians
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Saurians are cold-blooded humanoids adapted to a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic environments. Their skin is covered in smooth or ridged scales that vary in color and pattern depending on race and habitat. Most have slit pupils and sharp teeth, with some possessing hoods, crests, frills, or venomous fangs. Some walk upright on two legs, while others have long, coiling tails in place of lower limbs. All possess reptilian features and heightened sensory perception.
They are ectothermic, relying on environmental heat to regulate their body temperature. Most thrive in warm, humid, or arid regions and are highly attuned to vibration, scent, and subtle shifts in heat. Their metabolism allows for long periods of rest or fasting, and their diets are typically carnivorous or omnivorous, depending on region and availability.
Females typically lay one to five eggs per clutch, with incubation periods ranging from several months to a year.
The races of Saurians are:
Gorgons have humanoid upper bodies that seamlessly merge into a serpent-like lower body, replacing legs with a powerful, coiling tail. Instead of hair, they have a crown of prehensile serpents that move instinctively—rather than through conscious control—to sense vibrations, detect prey, or display emotions.
They stand between 1.8 to 2.4 meters (5.9’ to 7.9’) in height and weigh 140 to 230 kg (308 to 507 lbs), with females typically being larger and more dominant. Their bodies are covered in smooth, overlapping scales, which come in a wide variety of colors but tend toward dark green, deep bronze, slate gray, dusky blue, or purple. Their eyes are usually yellow, red, or silver, with rounded or vertically slit pupils.
Gorgons are carnivorous, feeding primarily on small to mid-sized mammals, birds, and reptiles—though some prefer humanoid prey. Their digestion is highly efficient, allowing them to go weeks or even months between meals.
They are most commonly found in the swamps and bogs of the . Though often solitary, some gorgons form tightly-knit covens ruled by a matriarch, whose power is typically determined by age, size, and mastery of magic.
Gorgon culture values secrecy, strength, and the pursuit of arcane knowledge. While some integrate into various splinters across Praetoria, most remain elusive, preferring the shadows to engaging with other races and cultures.
Their reproduction is slow and selective, with females laying one to three eggs per clutch. Incubation lasts about a year, and hatchlings take roughly fifty years to reach adulthood, with a lifespan of up to 220 years.
Kobolds are small, wiry, humanoid reptiles known for their tenacity, adaptability, and pack mentality. They stand between 0.9 to 1.3 meters (3’ to 4’3”) in height and typically weigh 20 to 35 kg (44 to 77 lbs). Their scaled bodies tend to be shades of red, brown, orange, ochre, or yellow, often mottled with spots, stripes, or ridges. Their eyes are shades of yellow, amber, or green, and their heads have draconic, lizard-like features, with pointed ears, sharp teeth, and elongated snouts.
Kobolds are relentless survivors who rely on speed, agility, and sheer numbers to overcome adversity. While few have the talent, focus, or patience to become skilled artisans, their natural scavenging instincts allow them to repurpose existing resources into makeshift tools, weapons, and other essentials. They have a high pain tolerance and a near-fanatical endurance, making them highly valuable to—and often exploited by—the splinters of Praetoria.
Kobolds reproduce rapidly compared to other eureptilian races, with females laying clutches of three to five eggs every few years. Incubation lasts around six months, and hatchlings mature quickly, reaching adulthood in just 15 years. However, most do not live past about 70 years.
Most see kobolds as expendable vermin—a belief reinforced by their widespread enslavement. Yet those who underestimate them rarely do so twice. Kobolds are scrappy, fearless fighters, capable of outmaneuvering, outwitting, or simply outlasting even the most disciplined foes.
Lizardkin are humanoid reptiles that stand between 1.6 to 2.2 meters (5’3” to 7’2”) tall and weigh 70 to 140 kg (154 to 308 lbs), with males and females being similar in size. Their bodies are covered in rough, overlapping scales, generally shades of mottled green, which provide natural camouflage in their swampy environments. Their eyes are typically yellow, orange, or emerald, with slit pupils that enhance vision in low light. Many have frilled or spined crests along their heads and backs, and some possess ridged tails that aid in balance and swimming.
Their diet consists primarily of fish, amphibians, and crustaceans, supplemented with roots, fungi, and fruits when available. Some have developed a tolerance for toxins, allowing them to consume venomous creatures without harm.
While many lizardkin are solitary or live in small hunting bands, others form tribal societies ruled by elders, shamans, or the strongest warriors. Their culture values patience, adaptability, and cunning, with an emphasis on survival over material wealth. They practice a blend of primal magic and shamanistic traditions, often invoking spirits of the swamp for guidance or protection. Though naturally reclusive, they are not inherently hostile, but they are fiercely territorial and will defend their homes with ruthless efficiency.
Females lay clutches of two to four eggs, which hatch after six months. The young reach adulthood within 25 years. Most lizardkin live for about 100 years.
Nagas are cold-blooded, with humanoid upper bodies that seamlessly merge into a serpent-like lower body, replacing legs with a powerful, coiling tail. They stand between 1.8 to 2.5 meters (5’11” to 8’2”) when upright, though their true length can be considerably greater. Females lay one to three eggs per clutch, which incubate for nearly a year before hatching. Naga reach adulthood at around 40 years and can live for up to 180 years.
The types of nagas are:
The skin, hair, scale, and eye color of land nagas vary, as do their patterns and markings. Some have elaborate markings or crest ridges, while others have sleek, unpatterned scales. Their eyes are typically yellow, green, or orange, with slitted pupils that grant them excellent night vision. Land nagas are carnivorous, preferring mammals, birds, and reptiles, though some consume fish and amphibians.
The skin, hair, scale, and eye color of sea nagas are typically shades of blue, silver, teal, and deep green. Some have finned crests or webbed frills, enhancing their speed and agility in water. Their eyes are adapted for underwater vision, allowing them to see clearly in the murky depths of the ocean. Their gill slits allow them to remain submerged indefinitely. Sea nagas are omnivorous, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants. They tend to be highly territorial, patrolling coastal shallows and deep-sea trenches.
Serpentine are humanoid serpents with long, sinuous bodies covered in smooth or ridged scales, typically shades of green, brown, gold, or black, often patterned with bands, spots, or hood markings. They stand between 1.7 to 2.4 meters (5’7” to 7’10”) when upright, though their true length varies depending on their form; while some possess powerful, coiling tails in place of legs, others have digitigrade lower limbs that end in clawed feet. Their eyes are usually yellow, red, or copper, with vertical slit pupils that grant them exceptional vision in low light. Some have hoods, crests, or frills, while others possess venomous fangs capable of delivering paralytic or lethal bites.
Females lay one to three eggs per clutch, which incubate for nearly a year before hatching. Young serpentine mature slowly, reaching adulthood at 30 years, and can live for up to 150 years.
Kobolds are found in large numbers as slaves within the and Empires, where they are subjected to brutal labor or military conscription. In war, they are thrown into battle with little more than crude weapons and tattered armor, fighting wars they neither understand nor benefit from.
Elsewhere, kobolds mostly inhabit the , , , and labyrinthine tunnel networks of the . Their culture is communal and resilient, with tight-knit clans and warbands that value cleverness, loyalty, and adaptability. Their warrens are often a haphazard assortment of makeshift shelters, forges, and other necessities, protected by traps and hidden escape routes.
Lizardkin are distinguished from those of the serpentine race by their fused lower jaw, external ears, movable eyelids, and sturdier necks, bodies, and tails. Cold blooded, they thrive in warm, humid climates and are mostly found within the and its Bog of Wails.
Land Nagas mostly inhabit the warm dry climes of the . Their dens tend to be tight-knit warrior societies, with many also serving as mercenaries and scholars. A relatively large population also inhabits the .
Sea nagas are found in the oceans and coastal regions of Praetoria, with many inhabiting the .
Serpentine are cold-blooded and found mostly comonly in the warm, arid, and temperate climates of the , , and . is composed almost entirely of serpentine, while large populations also inhabit the and Empires.