Serpentine

The Serpentine were a powerful race of snake-like beings that slightly resemble humans. They originate from a planet similar to earth, but no humans ever existed in the area. Their history is filled with a war-like culture, filled with fighting and destruction that was fought between the tribes of subspecies. But they were still able to be united by Heskel the Coiled, notably a Hypnobrai, who established the army, economy, and government of the Serpentine. After his reign came many other rulers, notably King Cobra and Asheera the Tendrilled, who lead the Serpentine into conquests and wars. The Serpentine often won, as they can overpower the average human and reproduce several times faster, and are feared throughout the realms and connected universes. They have faced humans and Conquestors several times, but are also competing with the Thravians to be the most powerful race. It is unknown what the Serpentine would do if they achieved control over the Thravians.

The Nelara Guild is also currently active.

## Serpentine Attributes

The serpentine are the apex predator of their universe, and it was predicted long ago by serpentine scribes that they would conquer all surrounding nations, planets, and solar systems, lead by only one leader. That explains why they only allow one monarch to lead them, and usually the more powerful leader will destroy and sometimes even eat them in a sacred ritual. Yes, Serpentine are cannibalistic. But only on tradition.

Each Serpentine subspecies has a different special natural ability. Most have ridges lining their back, offering natural armor, but that depends on the sub species. Stronger species, like Constrictai, will have more armor and strength, and possibly less brains. But other species, like Venomari, which are faster and can climb vertically, are smarter and more environmentally trained.

Each serpentine subspecies is represented and lead by their snake king, which all meet together with the emperor snake to discuss problems or new circumstances.

## Serpentine Types

The Serpentine have trillions of civilians and soldiers, but they are not all the same types. Here a few subspecies, as some are not recorded.

* Hypnobrai - Has blue, yellow, and grey themed scales, and can hypnotize people if they look into it's eyes. Also has iconic cobra hood that has natural hypnotic symbols made from scales. They are very ambitious, often manipulating other serpentine warriors or even the general for their own purposes.
* Constrictai - Has orange, grey, and black themed scales. Special power includes exceptional digging ability, digging about as fast as a person slowly walking, and they also are very strong. This is likely the main reason of their digging ability. They have large spike-like hinges hanging off their necks and backs, offering armor and streamlining. Constrictai are personalized as being upfront, sometimes dumb, and ready to jump into things. This has acquired their reputation of leaping before looking.
* Venomari - Has light and dark green and yellow themed scales, and can spit a steady stream of venom from their teeth. They are also extremely fast in speed, reflexes, and other maneuvering tactics. They are able to climb walls, even vertically, and are characterized with quick wits and vengeful natures. They are one of the most common snakes found, as their reproduction levels are very high, and are known for having four eyes.
* Fangpyre - Has red and white themed scales, sometimes with two heads, and has a terrifying power. Whenever they bite a person, the person will slowly turn into a snake in the next 5-7 hours. They are often seen as the most ambitious type, pushing each other down to grab power. Their numbers are few, as their reproduction rate is considerably low next the size of the other serpentine subspecies.
* Vermillion - Much different from the others, the Vermillion are made of thousands of regular sized snakes commonly found on earth. The swirling masses that make up their bodies are made up of a single queen snake found in the bodies of all Vermillion, and he/she controls the other snakes found in their bodies. They are able to join together to make larger versions of themselves, also making them a lot faster. Their color is mainly blood-red, although it is possible to make more snakes join their bodies. The queen of every Vermillion has telepathic powers, enabling them to speak through other's minds.
* Anacondrai - Has purple and black themed scales, and is larger than the other subspecies. They have powerfully strong bodies and can turn invisible at will. They are described as being overpowering, with their unmatchable strength and invisibility, and also their intelligence can outmaneuver the average person. But they are notably less in numbers then the other subspecies.

## Notable Serpentine

These serpentine have either lead the serpentine in a victorious and legendary battle, or was a favored leader.

* Heskel the Coiled - the original leader of the Serpentine, large male Hypnobrai.
* Asheera the Tendrilled - A powerful female Vermillion leader, lead the serpentine into many battles and invasions.
* King Cobra - Another powerful male Vermillion, lead attack on Incendio academy
* Taloncrest - an Anacondrai that participates in the Hood Legion and Several guilds.
* Pyrificent - a deceptive Fangpyre who formed the Redcray.

There are other Serpentine who were personalized or characterized, but they are not noted here.

## Serpentine Locations

The Serpentine have shown that they are very adaptive, living in deserts, jungles, even swimming in oceans, which gives them a very large advantage in battle. They do have planet of origin, a hot jungle planet called Nelara. The Serpentine boast that their homeworld has never been under threat of invasion. It is a large contributor to the community of the scattered worlds.

The Serpentine homeworld may have large numbers, but one of their weakness is technology. They are still working on improving their service and connection to other worlds, although it has proved to be costly and slow because of the lack of a technological foundation.

## Wentera

At some point of time the Serpentine invaded and colonized a small planet named Wentera, and started to farm it and mine it's valuable metals. Pyrificent found an ancient temple created when it was first invaded there, and made it his own palace and base of operations. Soon he formed the Redcray, and stayed hidden there unless he was required to go to a Nelaran council or to conduct peace with the locals, always safe with the Redcray protecting him.

When Wentera was established as property of Nelara, the Serpentine Kings allowed their portions to be visited by other species from allover the scattered worlds. This was because they believed that they would be powerful enough to take offense now with two planets in their own possession, not just occupied by their powerful army.

## Nelara Guild

The Serpentine openly support the Nelara Guild, even if the guild tries to attract little attention. The hiring process of the guild is very secretive, and the only way to be hired is to gain contact of a member.