Gem Vipers

Gem Vipers are a kind of magical beast created as part of an experiment by students at the Institute of Magical Learning. Created by magically splicing common snake species with crystal constructs, the vipers managed to escape and began breeding incessantly. Since they were created in 17 bsr, they have become an endemic pest species in Belleza and several other cities of the Spice Coast. Despite intense efforts by multiple governments, none have managed to eradicate the pest. They are hardy, fast, breed quickly, are terribly venomous, and come in a rainbow of colors and varieties. 
Rights, seeing their ability to stymie even the powerful Scientarian officials named his revolutionary organization the Emerald Vipers. Marden Terenz, believing in the same useful metaphor, named his breakaway group the Sapphire Snakes.
Category:Magic Creatures