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Snakemen are powerful warriors, often growing to fifteen feet long and weighing up to four hundred pounds. Their scaly hides and unusual anatomy make them tough to kill, and they have powerful bites in addition to wielding hand weapons. They are a dual race, with the slightly smaller Nyoka growing to become larger, hooded Kaa. The bites of the Kaa inject a powerful poison. All Snakemen are excellent swimmers and can navigate broken and overgrown terrain with ease. However, Snakemen have a strong aversion towards cavalry. Few creatures will tolerate being ridden by snakemen, and the snakemen have little interest in losing contact with the ground where their bulk and traction can be better utilized. All snakemen have the ability to infiltrate.

Magic courses through the snakemen's arteries. They are every bit as enchanted as elves, though their application of magic is much different. While elves use magic to build and enchant the world around them, the Kaa Wizards enchant the snakemen themselves to better adapt to their environment. Snakemen undergo many mystical rites of passage as they mature, allowing them to change their coloration as they shed their skins in indication of their spiritual path. In times of great conflict, whole units and even tribes can unify colors in solidarity.

Nyoka warriors of great prowess and spirituality join orders dedicated to particular fighting styles. These orders each have their own mystical rites to enhance the abilities of their members. Python warriors develop tougher scales and stronger bodies to constrict and crush their enemies. Mamba warriors develop greater speed and agility to compliment their dual weapon style. The mystical Charmers learn to muddle the minds of their enemies, becoming harder to hit while lowering their enemies defenses.

Nyoka may eventually progress into Kaa, who are the rulers and nobility in Snakeman society. Again enhanced by magic, they develop their poisonous bites, new combat abilities and often new colorations.

The Snakemen are most often found in high grassy plains, forests, warm marshes and jungles. Some tribes also live in deserts, though this is generally considered harder living due to the lack of concealment. Though they are warm blooded, few snakeman tribes live in cold environments. They build simple structures, though they are often decorated with historical or spiritual images or writings. Military structures often have entrances suitable for a snakeman but challenging for humanoids.

 

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