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They are one of the fastest growing races in the world. These lizardfolk reach full maturity around age 10 and rarely live longer than 50 years.

The lizardfolk because they are warm blooded like other lizards they do best in hot, dry climates of the world. They are one of the few races that that thrive in the desert and its harsh climate. Though even they do not live in the heart of the desert due to the lack of natural resources.

They take their names from the Draconic language. They use simple descriptives granted by the tribe based on an individual's notable deeds or actions.

There are two states within the Kingdom Their military is one of the most formitable in the world despite its small size; with the elite expeditionary force leading the way The Keita ruling family governs from the capital

Compared to the other races they are a relatively primitive race; they do not use magic like the elves nor the technological achievements of the dwarves

Lizardfolk can master Common, but their mindset results in a speech pattern distinct from other humanoids. Lizardfolk rarely use metaphors. Their speech is almost always literal. They might pick up idioms, but only with some difficulty. Names confuse them, unless they are descriptive. They tend to apply their own naming conventions to other creatures using Common words. Liiardfolk use active verbs to describe the world. A lizardfolk in cold weather might say, "This wind brings cold" rather than "·I feel cold." Lizardfolk tend to define things In terms of actions, rather than effects.   The language that they speak is an offshoot of draconic. very difficult for other species to pick up as it involves many hissing sounds that other species are not able to produce. There are two major dialects, Northern and Southern dialects.

There is a strict hierarchy in their society which is observed at all times. This hierarchy permeates all aspects of their society and interactions with each other. There experience a more limited emotional life than other humanoids. Like most reptiles, their feelings largely revolve around fear, aggression, and pleasure. Lizardfolk experience most feelings as detached descriptions of creatures and situations.

The dress code of the people who inhabit the empire is entirely appriorate for the conditions that they find themselves in. They were long silk dresses or flowing lightweight pants

Not much is known about this race despite their long history. They have tended to shy away from other races and were previously contented to stay to their lands in the Southwestern edge of the known world. Their capital was founded at the edge of the inland sea about 500 years prior to the start of the story. Since then they have slowly expanded into the deserts surrounding their capital and now they have come into contact with both the Eastern and Western lands. They are the only race at the point of the discovery who are in contact with both sides and a major obstacle to travel through the Great Desert as they control the only viable path through the desert.

Sisska 1- He was the great unififer in their history he brought together the major tribes and settled in the region that would later become their capital. He was also the first leader to bring a sense of unified governance to them   Sisska III- He was a great builder and developed the capital city as we see it today. He built the Glass Palace and laid the foundation for future expansion by setting up their expeditionary force   Sisi I- The first female soverign of the race under her rule there would be a flourishing of trade and culture. She was the last of the peaceful rulers before the great expansion. She was also the longest ruling sovreign, she ruled for more than 60 years.   Sinsa II- He launched the first outward expansion towards the elves and the Western humans. He struck get blows against both of them, but eventually he was defeated by the Western Humans and was forced to sign a peace deal with them that was highly unfavorable to them. This cost him his life as assassins unhappy with the waste of life took his to prevent him from plottin to reinvade the Western kings

At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on pity. Born into the world lacking stout scales and sharp teeth, it's a wonder they have managed to survive for so long. The typical human would barely make it through a day in the deserts.   They have an adversarial relationship with most over species in the world especially the elves. They view them as arrogant and weak. They do however hold a begruding respect for the Western Humans and have entered into a temporary alliance with them to stop them from attacking