NAGA

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NAGA

BASIC INFO Nagas are snake-like creatures that feed on humans and produce an extremely toxic venom. They can be extremely fast, both on land and in water, and can strike an unsuspecting victim from up to a few feet away in under a second. MANDATORY CHANGES ● Two long, venom-producing fangs that can fold back up against the roof of the mouth when not in use. ● A snake tail from the waist down as opposed to legs. The tail can come in a wide variety of colors and patterns and lengths. ● Snake-like eyes, either with slit pupils and any color iris, or rounded pupils and an unnatural color (orange, red, etc.) iris. ● Claws instead of fingernails. ● Immunity to toxins (including their own venom and the venom of other Nagas). ● Cold-bloodedness, with increased resistance to heat but vulnerability to cold. Cold temperatures will cause them to become sluggish and weak, thus easier to defeat. ● Increased speed and the ability to strike a target incredibly fast. ● Heat vision. By concentrating hard enough, the Naga will be able to detect anything giving off heat, even in the dark. ● A need to feed on human flesh. The Naga may accomplish this by either injecting their venom into their desired target and feeding on the blood and other dissolved internal organs once the venom has finished its course, or by swallowing their prey whole by unhinging their jaw. [back to top] OPTIONAL CHANGES ● Any psychological changes are welcome! Feel free to pull from real world myths, canon creatures of this variety, or any other source! ● A fog form. This is an exaggerated version of their monster form that appears only during the fog and is a chance to make your monster more "horrifying" during the fog. ● Travel form: the ability to take the form of a large snake, or any other animal the monster design is based on. In this form the character will be able to travel faster. They will not have access to any kind of venom and they will also be more vulnerable. ● Scales (or appropriate skin for non-scaled creatures) on any other part of the body. ● A rattle on the end of their tails that can temporarily mesmerize humans. ● A cobra-like hood going from their head to their back. ● Any amount of snake-like facial features, from scales to a forked tongue to a full on snake muzzle. ● Loss of hair OR hair made out of several smaller snakes that can be controlled with some effort. ● The ability to freeze humans on the spot with extended eye contact and eventually turn them into stone. Only Naga venom can cure a human affected by this condition. ● The inability to digest solid foods. Some Nagas can eat what they like (although not everything will satiate their hunger), some can only feed on what's already been dissolved by their venom. ● Some Nagas will find that mirrors crack or outright shatter in their presence. [back to top] ALLOWED SPECIES Snakes (Boas, Cobras, Pythons, Vipers, etc), Legless Lizards, Glass Lizards, Worms, and Caterpillars are welcome. [back to top] ARTWORK Artwork generously donated and submitted by players as an example of this monster in various forms. This can give you an idea of what you can do with this monster. Want to donate? Submit your own Alluka Zoldyck Normal form by chryselephantines AM Normal form (with event runes) by Carbon Black Hat and Flug Slys Normal forms by RJ Draco Malfoy Normal form by Momo Kokichi Oma Normal form by Ash Larxene Normal form (slightly NSFW) by Bat Fog Form by Bat Fog Form by Bat Lup Normal form by Lucifine Normal form by Mar Normal form (NSFW) by Mar Normal form (NSFW) by Mar Oliver Hampton Normal form by Ash Yuya Nagaki Normal form by Des [back to top]

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[ryslighelpers]

Have a very specific question in mind? Here's some questions that have been asked in the past!

MONSTER ABILITIES:

Could an antivenom be produced from the venom of a Naga, or is it too supernaturally toxic for that?
It's too toxic for an antivenom, alas.

Can my Naga spit venom?
Yes, that's allowed.

If I were to pick a species that produces neurotoxin, could I replace the typical Naga venom with this?
Unfortunately, a neurotoxin would need to be purchased as an upgraded ability!

Can the snakes on a Naga's head be venomous as well?
The snakes can be venomous, but it would be far less than the venom from a Naga's fangs.

If a human or monster is turned to stone, are they still fully aware throughout their ordeal?
This would be up to the player! However, if the character being petrified was a monster both players would have to agree.

If a monster is turned to stone by a Naga, can we say that the fog restores them, or is Naga venom truly the only thing that can fix them?
Yes, the fog can restore them!

About how long does the hypnotic effect of a Naga's tail rattle last?
The effect usually lasts as long as the rattling sound can be heard, but has the potential to linger a while longer.

Cold-blooded animals can hold their breath for much longer, so can Nagas go underwater for extended amounts of time, keeping this in mind?
At maximum, they might be able to hold their breath for 7-8 minutes. Also, they would have a lot more issues, since the naturally colder temperature of the water will make them much more sluggish, which would make getting out really hard. They also do not have a Merperson's or a Kelpie's ability to withstand water pressure easily, so they can't go too deep underwater.


MONSTER BODIES AND CHANGES:

Is the forked tongue purely cosmetic, or would the Naga be able to smell with it as normal snakes do?
Smelling with it is allowed.

About Naga heat vision, could the tongue be used to as a heat-sensory organ of sorts?
Yes!

Some venomous snakes, including rattlesnakes, periodically shed their fangs. Would this also be okay to do?
That is A-okay.

Can the cobra-like hood be a loose flap of scaly skin attached to the character's neck, which can be flipped up at will?
Yes!

For worm-based Naga, could leech mouth parts work as a substitute for the traditional, mandatory snake fangs?
Yes! This is one of those instances where a species-specific substitute for a mandatory trait exists.

About the mirror cracking/shattering trait, is that strictly for mirrors, or does it extend to any reflective surface that isn't water (e.g. windows, TV screens)?
That's up to you.

[familyproblem]

Hello mods!

This obviously does not affect me at all, but it came up with a friend in casual conversation:

Nagas are required to have "Snake-like eyes with slit pupils."

However, lots of snakes have round pupils. Just a few examples: rat snakes, cobras, taipans, boomslangs, mambas. Many other highly recognizable snakes are in the same boat.

Quote the friend: "vertical slit pupils tend to be confined to vipers, pythons, and boas just in general". (Then: "I do take back that quote. I forgot about lamprophiidae/nae and dipsadidae/nae" and etc)

So: are slit pupils required across the board even if taking inspiration from species with round pupils?

[ryslighelpers]

Hi Holo,

After talking it over with the team, we've decided that rounded pupils are allowed for Nagas, so long as it's counterbalanced with an unnatural iris color (red, orange, etc) for that extra monster flair. We'll be tweaking the Bestiary's wording to reflect this.