Eureptilians
Eureptilians are humanoid reptiles.
The races of eureptilians are:
Drakoshans
Drakoshans are humanoids with draconic blood in their veins. On average, they stand 1.9 meters (6.2’) tall and weigh 125 kg (276 lbs), with females being slightly larger and heavier. Their pupils can be rounded or slit vertically and are generally yellow or orange. They are usually solidly built, and all have draconic features: dragon-like heads, scales of an endless variety of colors and hues, and talon-like hands and feet. Some, but not all, have horns of various shapes and sizes, spines and frills webbed by skin, wings, and tails.
Drakoshans can live 500 to 700 years and, like many of draconic heritage, are highly intelligent and have an innate passion for knowledge and power. However, most are taught at a young age to put their family before all else; subsequently, the majority live and die by their family. Their societies tend to be militaristic, with a clear hierarchy of stations and positions. Drakoshans are honorable by nature and tend to devote themselves entirely to perfecting a skill or completing a task, as their success or failure is seen as a direct reflection of their family.
Because of their draconic blood, intelligence, and tendency to excel at whatever they set their minds to, most drakoshans see other species as inferior (save for dragons, of course).
Gorgons
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 Shimmering Coasts' Fenmoor Basin. 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
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 are found in large numbers as slaves within the Ferexian and Gloridax 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 Northern Highlands, Eastern Plateau, Great Plains, and labyrinthine tunnel networks of the Deep. 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.
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
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.
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 Fenmoor Basin and its Bog of Wails.
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 grow rapidly, reaching adulthood within 25 years. Most lizardkin live for about 100 years.
Nagas
Nagas have 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 subraces of naga are:
Naga
Terrestrial nagas, referred to simply as nagas, have skin, hair, scale, and eye colors tht vary depending on lineage, 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.
They are cold-blooded and mostly inhabit the warm dry climes of the Northern Highlands. Their dens tend to be tight-knit warrior societies, with many also serving as mercenaries and scholars. A relatively large population also inhabits the Gloridax Empire.
Naga are carnivorous, preferring mammals, birds, and reptiles, though some consume fish and amphibians.
Sea Naga
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.
They are cold-blooded and possess gill slits, allowing them to remain submerged indefinitely. Sea naga are omnivorous, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants. They tend to be highly territorial, patrolling coastal shallows and deep-sea trenches.
Sea naga are found in the oceans and coastal regions of Praetoria, with many inhabiting the Kingdom of Mar Toren.
Serpentines
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.
Serpentine are cold-blooded and found mostly comonly in the warm, arid, and temperate climates of the Northern Highlands, Wastes of the East, and Great Plains. Sskah Den is composed almost entirely of serpentine, while large populations also inhabit the Gloridax and Ferexian Empires.
Females lay one to three eggs per clutch, which incubate for nearly a year before hatching. Young serpentine mature slowly, reaching adulthood at thirty years, and can live for up to 150 years.
Tortisians
Tortisians are humanoid turtles with a domed, plated carapace upon their back and a flat, plated plastron over their chest and belly; both are extremely tough and durable, serving as natural armor. They are ectothermic, meaning their internal temperature varies with their direct environment; they can be slow and ungainly in colder temperatures, where they spend much of their time basking in the sun. They are generally opportunistic omnivores and mainly feed on plants and animals with limited speed and movement.
The subraces of tortisians are:
Alagar Tortisians
Alagar tortisians stand between 1.7 to 2.3 meters (5.6’ to 7.5’) in height and weigh up to 500 kg (1,100 lbs). Their shells are ridged and serrated, with jagged keels running down their carapace. Their plastron is thick and armored but flexible enough to allow a surprising degree of mobility. Due to their robust physique, they are among the strongest and most physically imposing of the tortisians.
An alagar tortisian's hide is usually shades of dark green, brown, or gray with black mottling or striping. Their eyes are often yellow or orange, and their heads are wide and angular, featuring pronounced beaks with a sharp, hooked edge capable of delivering devastating bites. They cannot retract their heads or limbs into their shells, relying instead on their thick, spiked skin and armor-like scales for protection.
They are aggressive omnivores with a diet that consists of fish, amphibians, mollusks, mammals, and carrion. Their powerful jaws and ironclad grip make them fearsome predators, and they are known for their ability to lunge with startling speed despite their size.
Alagar tortisians are most commonly found near swamps, bayous, and the backwaters of large rivers. They are solitary by nature, only gathering during mating season or territorial disputes. Their culture revolves around dominance and personal strength, with the most formidable establishing control over prime hunting grounds and resources.
Females create their nests by digging shallow pits in soft, damp soil near the water’s edge, laying anywhere from two to eight eggs in a single clutch. Incubation lasts nearly a year. While hatchlings take about 40 years to reach adulthood, they must quickly learn to fend for themselves, as alagar tortisians do not engage in communal raising of their young. Those that survive to adulthood can live for up to 300 years or more.
Sea Tortisians
Sea tortisians stand anywhere from 1.8 to over 2.7 meters (5.9’ to 8.9’) in height and weigh up to 700 kg (1,543 lbs). They can live for up to 200 years or more. In general, their shells taper toward the top and bottom; consequently, they are unable to retract their heads or limbs into their shells for protection. However, their streamlined bodies reduces drag in the water and allows them great speed and maneuverability.
The color of a sea tortisian's hide, carapace, and plastron depend predominantly on their habitat but are generally shades of brown, green, blue, and white. Their legs and arms are flipper-like yet still capable of upright land-based movement and tasks requiring manual dexterity.
They can hold their breath for up to an hour at a time or for up to eight hours while sleeping. When surfacing, they can refill their lungs in a single explosive exhalation and rapid inhalation before submerging again.
Because females create their nests in the sand, sea tortisians tend to live in tribes on seaside beaches. Each clutch typically contains seven to nine eggs, with incubation lasting about a year, and a female laying no more than a single clutch in her lifetime. In most tribes, males take on a communal fatherhood role, with each male responsible for teaching a specific aspect (e.g., survival, hunting, navigation, combat, magic, etc.) to the tribe's hatchlings, who take nearly forty years to reach adulthood. After laying their clutch, females typically no longer perform menial tasks or manual labor, instead serving as the spiritual and hierarchical leaders of the tribe.
Terrapin Tortisians
Terrapin tortisians stand approximately 1.6 meters (5.3’) in height and weigh an average of 115 kg (254 lbs). They can live up to 150 years.
Their carapace is usually a shade of green, blue, or brown with yellow, orange, or black highlights; their plastron is usually orange to yellow with a green, blue, brown, or black pattern; and their leathery skin is usually a shade of green, blue, or brown with yellow, orange, or black stripes, highlights, and other patterns.
Most terrapin tortisians are quick and agile, preferring the martial arts to harness the power of their bodies in combat. They are able to retract their head and limbs completely into their shell and use this ability both offensively and defensively in combat.
They tend to be gregarious in nature, and their settlements are most often found on lakeshores or riverbanks or in swamps, bogs, marshes, and other wetlands. Females create their nests by burying their clutch, which typically has one to three eggs, in the earth. Incubation lasts about nine months, and a hatchling takes about 20 years to reach adulthood.
Tortoi Tortisians
Tortoi tortisians stand approximately 1.8 meters (5.9’) in height and weigh up to 100 kg (220 lbs), with their enormous carapaces accounting for the largest proportion of their mass. Males generally have a larger neck plate and longer tail, while females tend to have longer claws. They have the longest lifespan of the tortisian splinters, living for nearly 1,000 years.
A tortoi tortisian's hide is thick, rough, and wrinkled. The carapace and the plastron are generally dull shades of brown, green, or gray. They can move no faster than 7 km (4.35 mi) per hour. Most, however, are adept at both melee combat and sorcery. To protect themselves, they can retract their head and limbs completely into their shell, which is nearly impervious to damage, while still being able to cast their spells.
They are most often found in deserts, arid grasslands, and other semiarid habitats. Predominantly reclusive, they usually spend their time in solitude or with a mate. They do not often speak, instead preferring olfactory cues and tactile communication, both during conversation and courtship.
Females create their nests by burying their clutch, which consists of a single egg, in the safety of her and her mate's domicile: a cave, beneath a rocky overhang, a stone or wood hovel, or some other simple, spartan living space. Incubation lasts for several years, with a female rarely laying more than a single egg in her lifetime. A hatchling takes about 150 years to reach adulthood.
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