Kopru
Kopru are a degenerate race of heat-loving amphibians. Though they once nearly dominated the world, their civilization has been long since a shadow of its former self with many of the remaining Kopru in hidden enclaves around Vuria, desperately vying for the day when they can reassert their place as its masters.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Kopru are roughly Human-sized creatures with a humanoid upper body, a smooth head, large eyes, and a tentacled, sphincter-like mouth. Their two arms end in webbed, clawed hands, and their sinuous lower body splits into three fluke-like, prehensile tails, each capped with a sharp hook.
Genetics and Reproduction
Only the female leader of a Kopru pack may lay eggs, which she will typically do twice a year. A Kopru egg clutch contains on average 7 eggs, though only 2-3 immature offspring usually make it to the hatchling stage.
Ecology and Habitats
Kopru enjoy making lairs in very hot, wet environments, seeking out quiet grottoes and underwater caves.
Additional Information
Social Structure
From what little information remains on the social structure of the Kopru, they were known to be matriarchal.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
There is a rumor that wizards can use a certain gland of the Kopru brain to create certain magic items related to charming magic and possibly, if they treat the gland differently, to construct protections from charms (although the latter methods are largely lost with the knowledge of Selna Dorei.)
Average Intelligence
Despite their sense of racial superiority, most Kopru are no more intelligent than the average Human.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Kopru have psionic powers, which they use primarily to control and manipulate other creatures.
Civilization and Culture
History
During their time on Killing-Bone Isle, The Menagerie discovered evidence of the Kopru once controlling a great empire that spanned across the Lucent Sea. The kopru thrived in the hot geysers and mud springs that could be found there, and eventually enslaved the native Chameleon Men population with their mind-controlling powers. With the Chameleon Men under their control, they built a large temple for themselves on the island. There, the enthralled Chameleon Men served and worshiped them as gods for many years.
Following the fall of Selna Dorei, much of the records of the elves wars against the Kopru were lost to time until they faded into the stuff of myth and legend.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Kopru view other sentient races as lesser creatures to toy with and control. Kopru hate all sentient air-breathers, especially elves, due to their resistance to their psionic charm powers that eventually lead to the Kopru's downfall. They take a special delight in killing their ancient foes; finding it better to kill what they cannot control rather than let it go free.
Lifespan
Unknown
Average Length
~ 10 feet
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Kopru skin, light tan at the creature's hatching, gradually turns to olive in adulthood and fades to a sickly brown in old age.
Geographic Distribution
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