Naga

The Naga are one of the oldest people on Aithea. They have always lived on the islands of the sea, and after the Sundering, they were one of the only people left above ground on the surface. While other people had to learn and adapt to the new reality before them, the Naga took what they knew and began to grow their civilization. With cities that are built between the land and the huge mangrove trees on the water, the Naga have a thriving culture that has become a beacon for those on the sea.

Naga are large in size, though with how they hold themselves, it often doesn’t seem that way. They can be anywhere between 15 and 20 feet, with older Naga reaching past 25 feet long. Despite their length, all Naga are about 5 feet tall when holding themselves upright. Their scales an incredibly varied in color ranging from blacks and browns to greens and blues. A few have iridescent scales that change color in the sun. Some of the Naga, often the ruling class, have hoods behind their head and a few have more triangle-shaped heads.

The Naga are based on Indian culture.

Age. Naga reach maturity at the age of 15 and live until they are around 200.

Size. While Naga are often 15 to 20 feet long, they stand upright at about 5 feet and weigh 300 or so pounds. Your size is Medium.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Balhaasi, a flowing language with lots of high and low tones.

Slither. Slithering upright is not natural and is slightly slower than most people. Your movement is 1 less.

Swimmer. You have a swim speed equal to your movement. You cannot use your Speed Burst ability under the water.

Speed Burst. By lowering your body to the ground and propelling yourself with your arms, you can move more quickly for a time. If you have both hands free, you can increase your movement by 2, when you take the move action.

Aquatic. You can hold your breath for an hour.

Poison Fangs. Your bite deals 1d4 piercing damage, and your target must make a Body (Endurance) defense roll (target 8 + your unarmed skill + your Endurance) or take 1 poison damage.

Constrict. When you use Maneuvers (Endurance) – Grapple, you deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage, and the target is pinned.

Poison resistance. You have advantage on defense rolls against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.