Zahra Nyoka -Ravel

Ravel Nyoka Physical Description:   The Rainforest Nyoka, sometimes called the Jungle Serpents, are a subrace of the Velgares perfectly suited for the dense, humid environments of Ravel's rainforests. Their physical attributes reflect the characteristics of venomous rainforest vipers and the sheer strength of constrictors, blending grace with deadly precision.   Body: Rainforest Nyoka have long, muscular bodies, similar in size to their desert cousins, ranging from 6 to 9 feet in length. Their scales are smooth, and their colors range from deep greens and browns to camouflage them within the vibrant foliage of the rainforest. This allows them to blend seamlessly into the trees, vines, and underbrush of their environment.   Head: Their heads are wider and more triangular than their desert kin, with retractable fangs that deliver venom when they strike. Their eyes, varying in hues of emerald or dark amber, are adapted to the low light of the rainforest canopy. Like all Nyoka, they possess heat-sensitive pits for detecting nearby prey or enemies.   Tail: The Rainforest Nyoka’s tail is long and muscular, capable of wrapping around branches or prey for stability and constriction. Instead of rattles, their tails are tipped with small, hard scales that provide balance and allow them to cling to surfaces as they climb.   Limbs: While they lack traditional limbs, their muscular bodies and ability to coil give them immense strength. They are adept at climbing trees and moving with fluid precision, able to strike swiftly from the dense undergrowth or drop from above onto unsuspecting prey.   Cultural Adornments:   Rainforest Nyoka adorn themselves with intricate jewelry and armor pieces crafted from jungle flora and fauna, such as woven vines, carved wood, feathers, and vibrant gemstones. Their culture often revolves around the balance of nature and their role as apex predators in their domain. Ability Score Adjustments:   +2 Dexterity: Rainforest Nyoka are agile and nimble, with exceptional reflexes. +1 Strength: Their muscular bodies give them powerful constriction abilities.   Size:   Medium. Speed:   30 feet. Climbing speed of 20 feet, allowing them to traverse trees and obstacles with ease. Jungle Resilience:   Venom Resistance: You have resistance to poison damage and advantage on saving throws against poison. Tropical Endurance: You have advantage on saving throws against extreme humidity, rain, and diseases commonly found in jungle environments.   Serpent’s Senses:   Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Keen Smell: You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.   Venomous Strike:   Your bite attack deals 1d6 piercing damage and 1d4 poison damage. You can use Dexterity for the attack and damage rolls for this bite. The target must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 + your Dexterity modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be poisoned for 1 minute. They can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns to end the effect early. Constrictor’s Grasp:   When you successfully hit a creature with your bite or melee attack, you can use your reaction to immediately grapple the target. The target must make a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be restrained. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns to escape. Natural Camouflage:   You have proficiency in the Stealth skill when hiding in jungle environments. You also have advantage on Stealth checks made while in dense foliage or high canopies. Serpent Heritage:   Ambush Predator: Once per short rest, when you make a successful attack from a hidden or elevated position, you can deal an extra 1d6 poison damage to the target. Jungle Striker: You can use your bonus action to Dash or Disengage while in jungle terrain, utilizing the dense environment to your advantage in combat.   Languages:   You can speak, read, and write Common and Velgarin.