Post by Mr. P on Nov 14, 2010 11:51:27 GMT -5
The Naga are a mysterious race, originating primarily from Indian mythology. Half human and half sea serpent, the Naga are often portrayed as being human from the waist up, with the bottom half being that of a serpent.
Most Naga are viewed as evil, due to the stereotype of the snake themselves, and their often snake-like facial features. This is actually a correct evaluation of the wild Naga, who tend to be extremely hostile. Domestic human changeling naga, however, can be known to exhibit mildly hostile traits; it depends on the person.
In the naga form, other parts of the body have a tendency to become more snakelike; facial features, primarily eyes, nose, and fang, are common, though there are other occasions of general morphing that can occur.
When in human form, however, these traits may persist. A generally snake-like face, a thin or scratchy voice, or oddly fluid movements can be key traits for a naga in human form.
Naga, being humanoid sea serpents, have a preference for water and/or an oceanic environment; however, they are adaptable to their environment. Depending on the aquatic environment they are presented with, the naga in question may develop different mutations.
Most naga have ONE KINETIC ability, usually related to their environment. If a naga changes their climate, and thus adapts, then their power CAN gradually change into something more appropriate, though it doesn't always do so.
Most Naga are viewed as evil, due to the stereotype of the snake themselves, and their often snake-like facial features. This is actually a correct evaluation of the wild Naga, who tend to be extremely hostile. Domestic human changeling naga, however, can be known to exhibit mildly hostile traits; it depends on the person.
In the naga form, other parts of the body have a tendency to become more snakelike; facial features, primarily eyes, nose, and fang, are common, though there are other occasions of general morphing that can occur.
When in human form, however, these traits may persist. A generally snake-like face, a thin or scratchy voice, or oddly fluid movements can be key traits for a naga in human form.
Naga, being humanoid sea serpents, have a preference for water and/or an oceanic environment; however, they are adaptable to their environment. Depending on the aquatic environment they are presented with, the naga in question may develop different mutations.
- When living in a climate away from water, a naga's snake half will become thin, and often a sandy brown, tan, or orange color. It is the most poisonous, the smallest, and the fastest of all variations of naga, though when first exposed to water has a very difficult time adapting.
- When exposed primarily to fresh water, a naga will resemble a sea snake. Smaller than their oceanic counterparts, a freshwater naga prefers smaller streams or creeks, or if living in the city, swimming pools. The freshwater naga is most often considered the most intelligent and cunning, though not always talented in the way of athletics.
- Oceanic naga resemble true sea serpents, legendary ocean sea monsters; thus, they are much larger than other two. They have the most prominent serpent traits in both naga and human form, and are the largest of the three. The ocean naga is the fastest swimmer of the three, and also the strongest.
(And I think that's it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!)
Most naga have ONE KINETIC ability, usually related to their environment. If a naga changes their climate, and thus adapts, then their power CAN gradually change into something more appropriate, though it doesn't always do so.