Alathra:Reptilians
| Reptilian | |
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| Lifespan range (max) | 70 – 250 years (500) |
| Maturity range | 20 – 60 years |
| Height range | 1.60 – 7.00 m (5′3′′ - 22′11′′) |
Reptilians are, as the name would suggest, a tough, territorial race of humanoids that resemble lizards, snakes and other reptiles. Unlike Beastkin, they always lack human-like skin and maintain reptilian respiratory and reproductive systems, laying eggs as opposed to giving birth.
They’re notably territorial and protective of their belongings, often being harder to negotiate with than other races. This has led to a stereotype amongst other races of reptilians being superficially obsessed with trinkets made of rare metals, referred to as “shinies”.
Their humanoid physique often creates complications with laying eggs, more so than their mammalian counterparts. This has led to a higher rate of mortality in mothers compared to their mammalian counterparts. As such, reptilian populations are typically lower than other races.
List of current subraces:
Lizardfolk |
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Average lifespan: 70 years Lizardfolk are generally regarded to be the most “humanoid” of the Reptilian race, maintaining a physique and build similar to a standard human. They typically resemble common terrestrial lizard species, though unlike Beastfolk, do not directly mirror such species. They’re viewed as the most agreeable and negotiable of the Reptilian race by outsiders, and are typically the easiest to integrate into non-Reptilian societies. |
Dragonfolk |
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Average lifespan: 250 years Dragonfolk are, in most cases, the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of a Reptilian. Tall, bulky, possessive, and all around not the most model of citizens in most societies. Dragonfolk, more often than not, have an innate desire to lead, rule, and generally have power and authority over things, no matter how adept they are at handling such positions. Additionally, once in such a position, they will fight tooth and nail to keep it. As such, much like Orcs, they’re generally not trusted in positions of authority in non-Reptilian societies, not entirely without a little resentment. |
Lamia |
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Average lifespan: 70 years Lamia are an anomaly amongst the sapient races, as they’re the only subrace to lack legs, instead having a Snake-like tail that they can slither with. Unlike other reptilian subraces, Lamia more often than not have hair on their head, typically wild and unkempt. Lamia have historically been seen as tricksters, liars, or generally just untrustworthy compared to other subraces, due to their less human appearance. In some cultures, they’re used as quasi-mythological “boogeymen” to frighten children into obedience. |
Scalebornes | Made by K4ne fr |
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Average lifespan: 250 years Scalebornes are towering, reptilian humanoids hailing from the war-scarred Midlands of Erylos, once feared conquerors now scattered and enduring. Standing 3 to 4 meters tall, they possess subtle scale-patterned skin, glowing violet eyes, and clawed limbs built for power. Naturally attuned to fire magic and resistant to heat, they thrive in warmth but suffer greatly in cold, with water and ice magic posing serious threats. Carnivorous and cold-blooded, they rely on heat for vitality and regeneration. Though their empire has fallen, the Scalebornes remain proud, resilient wanderers—shaped not by conquest, but survival. |