SLITH3

Religion
The slith are not deeply religious, in general, but will pay homage to a deity
if they believe he helps them. In this light, the worshiping of combat in a
ritualistic form is common, but they hold few of the ideals. In addition to
this, they sometimes worship guile, but most would not be hesitant to change
gods if it seemed more advantageous. During the early age of the Slith, they
were easily beguiled into the dark religions in lieu of reward by the Shamans
and Dark Clerics of the age, but in modern times, their loyalty to those
religions is not strong.
 
Physical Features
Like a lizard, the slith have a long body. Their backs, head and arms,
sometimes even their whole bodies, are covered in thick scales which
distinguish which line they are descended from. Their trademark tails are
long and thickly muscled, which allows them to strike at their foes and either
wrap it around their ankle and pull away, or quite simply lash at a vulnerable
part of their body. Their frames are usually described as wiry, but athletic.
Their eyes are set about six inches apart on their head, giving them the
ability to look in two directions at the same time, but they cannot see
objects very well if directly in front of them. Their teeth are often conical
shaped, and are almost always yellowed. Instead of a nose, they have two
simple slits in their face, which means they have virtually no sense of smell.
Able to shed their skin as a decoy when they need to flee from their foes they
can become very defensible if needed. Since Sliths are cold blooded, they
are not visible on the infrared spectrum as well as see with infravision.
 
Society
The slith live in one city, under the strict rule of their King. Within this
city, their numbers merge together physically, but not mentally. Racism is
abundant in every corner of Falen Dara. It is understood that certain colored
slith stay away from certain areas. Outside of their home city, slith often
take on the role of mercenaries, serving the highest bidder or go out
adventuring in their own right.
 
Relationships with Other Races
Slith are generally intimidated by creatures larger than them and pay little
heed to creatures smaller, and so almost all of their dealing is with
equivalently sized creatures. In general, the Slith are not social creatures.
Their markets are open to any who wish to do business, but they seldom
seek out customers, or anyone, for that matter.
 
The blue slith have been long friends of the elven race, though the elves have
shown little reciprocity. They look up to them as ideals of what their race
could be, even if they do not actively try and live in a similar way.
 
The red slith, on the other hand, despise the elves and think of them as
threats. They ally themselves with their dark counterpart, the drow, and a
select few have attempted life within Xymmerria, but faced with the contempt
and disregard drow show other races, they found such a life difficult.
 
Slith can become the following classes: Warrior, Thief and Blademaster
 
See also: SHED, SWALLOW, CHAMELEON