Naga

The Naga, an ancient race of creatures that were once banished to the depths of the Earth. This species were once savage and cruel predators. They are tenacious, and highly dangerous.

Naga have two forms, Human, and Naga. In Human form, they are relatively frail for a non-Human species, being not very different. In Human form, they have the same dietary habits as Humans. It is in Naga form, however, that their true peculiarity arises. In Naga form, their body from the waist down becomes like the tail of a snake. In this form, they are faster, stronger, more flexible, and have a rather unique, if disturbing, dietary habit. They become completely carnivorous, and swallow prey whole. The crueler ones will even consume the prey alive. Their stomachs are extremely durable, being immune to most magical, demonic, and angelic energy, and being resistant to any sort of blunt resistance, such as kicks and punches. However, it has been found that they are still vulnerable to blades from the inside.

On average a Naga can swallow prey up to the size of their own Human form. In addition to this, it can take them only about 6 hours to digest an entire corpse the size of a Human (you do not want to know how this is known). However, while they do have a highly elastic stomach, they do have more limitations while in Human form. The prey must be digested down to the point that it is no more than 50% the weight of the Naga's Human form. Otherwise, the Naga's stomach will burst when they change back. This means that they are forced to stay in Naga form for about 3 hours after feeding. They can swallow prey in as little as a minute, or draw it out for an hour. It all depends on how much the Naga wishes to savor it. Also, if for some reason the Naga changes its mind about a prey, it can force it back out. This means that if a Naga swallows a prey alive, and the Naga decides that it no longer wishes to deal with the prey in its belly, the prey can be allowed to escape.

The Naga's stomach, however, is not just for the consumption of prey. There have been many questions as to how the prey within a Naga's stomach does not suffocate before it dies of digestion. The simple reason is that the walls of the Naga's stomach release oxygen into the stomach when the Naga's belly senses that their is something alive within it. This would be strange, if one did not consider the other way that an adult Naga may utilize its stomach. In Naga form, these creatures are actually pretty much immune to acid, and other corrosive chemicals. This is another thing they have put to use. Naga parents are known to swallow their own babies. At first, one might think this foolish. However, it is actually a rather interesting tactic, as the offspring is kept alive within the stomach, and the parent can care for and protect it from being snatched up by predators. Once the offspring becomes too large for the Naga to carry it around while in Human form, the Naga will often stop caring for the child in this way. The child must stay in Naga form the entire time, or it will be digested by the parent.

(Naga are not allowed to swallow other OCs, without it being planned, and consented for by both sides. The excuse that 'Well my character would do that' or 'Well they shouldn't have used that character then' to try to excuse doing it without the consent of the other person will not be accepted.)

There are a few things that should be noted about Naga. First of all, the stronger individuals are actually venomous, able to deliver a deadly bite even in Human form. Naga venom has been found to be a natural inhibitor of magic. Prey that are bitten have their ability to use angelic, demonic, and magical energy limited or negated. Also, this venom can force non-human creatures to return to their Human form, allowing Naga to swallow them. If a Naga is foolish enough to swallow something such as a Dragonkin, or even another Naga, without first biting them, and the prey changes form in the Naga's stomach, it can cause the Naga's belly to split open, and kill the predator.

In addition to this, the most powerful Naga actually gain a second set of arms when they change into Naga form, meaning that they are fast, strong, cunning, and able to wield four weapons at the same time.

There are actually some Naga that have magical abilities. The way they gain this power, is through breeding with certain species. A Naga with an Angelic parent will have the ability to use Light Magic. A Naga with a Demonic parent will have the ability to use Dark Magic. Lastly, a Naga with a parent that is a Wizard or a Witch will have the ability to use general elemental magic, such as fire, water, and air. However, a peculiar phenomenon with these individuals, is that they lack venom.

Most Naga that one sees are younger ones that have ventured out from the caverns that have been the homes of their species for centuries. A few older, more powerful ones most likely roam about, but at the moment, it is the younger Naga, and the ones just reaching maturity. Naga from the same cavern will usually have strong bonds of comradeship, but ones from separate caverns tend to have no particular pattern of feelings towards one another. They may see eachother as food, as or friends.

Lifespan - 100 to 150 years

Naga can live to be about twice the age of Humans, living at least a century in general, but often longer.

Size - 4.5 to 6.5 feet

In Human form, Naga follow the same general size characteristics as Humans. In Naga form, however, they are rather unpredictable. Some are as short as 10 feet, and the longest are about 20.

Diet - Omnivorous/Carnivorous

In Human form, Naga can eat the same as Humans, and have been known to enjoy such things as donuts and cake. However, in Naga form, they are strictly carnivorous, and consume their prey whole, alive or dead.

Strengths

In Naga form, Naga are fast, strong, and flexible. The most powerful also have additional arms. A cunning species in general, they are also rather feared for the possible cruel death that they can inflict. They are also rather resistant to blunt strikes, and magic.

Weaknesses

Naga are a rather feared race, being on par with Hitoku. They are also rather vulnerable to blades.

Reproduction - 20%

Naga can mate with Humans, and their own kind. This will result in a Naga child. It has also been found that Naga which mate with Angels, Demons, or Witches/Wizards result in children that possess some magical capabilities.

Death

There is little in the way of knowledge on what happens to a Naga after death. There are references to a Shangri-la in places, but it is not certain if that means such a paradise is where they are destined for.

Ranks

Rank E - Hatchling - The youngest Naga, they can change forms, but lack any of the special abilities of their parents.

Rank C - Adder - Younger Naga, they are fast and strong in Naga form, making them dangerous.

Rank B - Diamondback - Mature Naga, these individuals are venomous, both in Naga form, and in Human form. Luckily, this venom is harmless if consumed, but can cause paralysis to weaker enemies within minutes if it enters the bloodstream, and can even be a hindrance to more powerful foes. It is not usually deadly, only really causing death to E rank victims.

Rank A - Cobra - Respected Naga, these individuals are cunning, strong, and deadly. Their bite is much more potent, able to paralyze weaker enemies within a minute. It retains its painful aspect, and is more toxic, able to reliably kill rank C's and weakened B's.

Rank S - Emperor/Empress - The most powerful Naga, these individuals are as royalty. They gain an additional pair of arms when in Naga form. Their venom is the most toxic in the world, causing paralysis to weaker victims within a minute, as well as excruciating pain. In addition to this, it can be fatal to even other S ranks.