Concept:S'Kra Mur

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[[Race is::S'kra mur||Skra mur]]

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The reigning theory of the origins of the S'Kra Mur is that Hav'roth, in all his forms, created them and imbued them with sentience -- a hypothesis no more and no less valid than Elothean creation myths.

Whatever their origins, no one denies they are formidable in physical combat, combining the swiftness of a striking cobra and the strength of a bearhug from an enraged boa constrictor. While their scaly exterior may throw off those with warmer blood, S'Kra Mur hardly care what those races may think of them. In S'Kra Mur society, honor is measured by the length of one's tail -- and the opinions of those without simply aren't worth considering.

Character Creation

The S'Kra Mur figurine opens hooded eyes and gazes at you. A sibilant voice issues forth: "I am of the S'Kra Mur. We are the ssserpent folk. While we have two arms, two legs, a torso, and a head like any of the other races, our smile is the serpent's smile, our scales the serpent's scales, and our eyes the serpent's eyes. We strike like the snake with its agility and grace, and calculate our moves with the cold method that resides in our very blood. We are dangerous to encounter, and even more dangerous to cross."

The S'Kra Mur stands tall and lithe, cold skin glistening with a faint tracery of scales. Slitted pupils slash its eyes down the middle and a short tail curls restlessly behind it. A chill presence lurks within its gaze, at once vaguely repulsive and strangely hypnotic.

Racial Statistics

Statistic	Starting	TDP Mod
Strength	12	-1
Reflex	12	-1
Agility	10	0
Charisma	10	0
Discipline	10	0
Wisdom	8	+1
Intelligence	8	+1
Stamina	10	0

Racial Characteristics

Age

S'Kra Mur develop and age in step with the Human norm. However, like the other bestial races, their age is often hard for other races to discern.

S'Kra Mur

Normal	Longevity	S'Kra Mur See	Others See
0 to 14	0 to 14	a child	a child
15 to 20	15 to 20	young	young
21 to 34	21 to 34	an adult	young
35 to 44	35 to 64	in his prime	young
45 to 53	65 to 94	middle-aged	young
54 to 62	95 to 112	mature	young
63 to 70	113 to 130	venerable	elderly
71 to 77	131 to 148	elderly	elderly
78 to 86	149 to 166	aged	elderly
87 to 93	167 to 184	wizened	elderly
94 to 100	185 to 200	ancient	elderly
101+	201+	archaic	elderly

Height

Racial minimum and maximum heights by gender:

	Minimum Height	Maximum Height
Male	5.25 feet	6 feet
Female	5.75 feet	6.25 feet

Lifespan

Average lifespan: 75 years
Maximum lifespan: 100 years

Reproduction

Average gestation period: 8 Elanthian months

S'Kra Mur can only conceive with their own kind, and give birth to live children.

Points of Interest

• S'Kra Mur Physiology: S'Kra Mur do not have mammalian features, such as hair and breasts. They are neither cold-blooded nor venomous.
• S'Kra Mur Verbs: Odd noises, trilling, tail movements and what they signify.

Language

• S'Kra Mur Language: Poetic in form, S'Kra Mur is very fluid and phrases often contain double or even triple meanings.
• S'Kra Mur Naming Conventions
• S'Kra Mur Lexicon: Sortable dictionary of known words.

Society

• S'Kra Mur Attire: Both males and females tend to clothe themselves from head to toe. Traditional S'Kra Mur prefer loose, flowing garments and lots of jewelry. S'Kra use intricate, asymmetrical ornamentation on their clothing and jewelry.
• S'Kra Mur Sraans (Clans): Information on locations, brief histories and what each Clan (Sraan) is known for.
• S'Kra Mur Gamants (Houses): Information on Rathan and Musparan houses.

History and Traditions

• The Lanahh'zhra: The elite assassins told of in the history of the S'Kra Mur.
• Sarhhtha, Traditional S'Kra Mur Dancing: Fluid and verbose in movement, this style of dancing is held in high regard in S'Kra Mur culture.
• S'Kra Mur Wedding: Traditional weddings are full of symbolism and piety.
• Smozh: The unmentionables of S'Kra Mur society and their unimportant histories.

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