Naga

Name: Naga
Classification: Monster
Level: 6
Habitat: Desert, cave systems, sometimes can be found in the sewers as well
Lifespan: Unknown

Uses:

• Properly dried naga skin is used in the making of special papers, scrolls and books found in draconic rituals, usually gilt with gold.
• The majority of Elysia's history books were once also made of naga papers. Though cheaper methods have since been developed, official scribes still use the expensive naga papers in their most important works.
• Naga venom is used by weaponsmiths and in potions.

Player:

• The ONPC writers roleplay naga.
• The Aides play naga on the Sentients account.

Description:

Naga are exotic reptilian creatures usually found in the desert, though some have also been found in caves in the Duskies and even in sewer systems across Elysia. They move and act like snakes with venomous fangs and an invertebrate body. Large, spined flaps of hide make them appear larger and more dangerous to other predators but this defense mechanism seems completely unnecessary as naga are quite capable of fighting off rivals and attackers alike.

Two arms give the naga the ability to manipulate its environment to a greater extent than most reptiles, enabling them to punch, grasp and otherwise hurt their prey. The long, flexible tail provides a counter-weight, enabling them to 'stand' whereupon they can reach up to seven feet in height. Because of these features, naga have often been referred to as 'snakemen' resembling humans and they often display human-like intelligence with a tendency to plan their attacks and even work together to combat a stronger foe.

From hatching, the naga continues to grow until death. Theoretically, this means they can reach 'giant' status and there are legends of enormous naga some fifty feet in length but there are no official records of such encounters and these stories are considered fiction. However, there are records of encounters with naga up to twenty feet in length, though the usual adult size seems to be around twelve.