The Blackscale lizardfolk see themselves as the chosen of Masvirik, the Cold Sun. They cite their black scales as proof that Masvirik's servant Rhashaak favors them over all. The Blackscales are Rhashaak's warriors, using their superior strength and their access to the vaults of Haka'torvhak to bully and enslave the other lizardfolk species. They are extremely hostile, and will openly assault any non-reptilian race that they come across. The Blackscales often live off the "tributes" made to them by the lesser lizardfolk tribes, especially the Poison Dusk lizardfolk. However, they will follow the orders of any lizardfolk dragon priest chosen by Rhashaak, no matter what species they may be.[2][3][4]
Description[]
Blackscale lizardfolk are stocky, heavily muscled reptilians about 9 feet (2.7 meters) in height. They are black scaled, with a leathery crest running from the ridge of their heads to the middle of their backs. They have deep-socketed eyes and a flat nasal opening. Their hands are webbed and taloned, and their mouths have a row of sharp fangs.[3]
Society[]
Due to their access to the vaults of Haka'torvhak, the Blackscales may also adorn themselves with jewelry or ornate weapons of a bygone era. Some may even possess magical items.[3]
Tactics[]
Blackscale lizardfolk primarily fight with weapons, but wear no armor. They have sharpened claws, as well as a bite, which they may use when unarmed. Blackscale lizardfolk are fierce fighters, but they believe in lone glory above coordinated attacks; thus, a group of Blackscale lizardfolk may not fight as a strategic unit.[3]
Abilities[]
They possess a resistance to acid, and have darkvision. They can also hold their breaths underwater for long periods of time.[3]
Appendix[]
External Links[]
- Blackscale article at the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
References[]
- ↑ Andrew Finch, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, Chris Perkins (August 2004). Monster Manual III. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 95. ISBN 0-7869-3430-1.
- ↑ Keith Baker, Bill Slavicsek, & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 194–197. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Andrew Finch, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, Chris Perkins (August 2004). Monster Manual III. (Wizards of the Coast), p. ?. ISBN 0-7869-3430-1.
- ↑ David Noonan, Rich Burlew, & Frank Brunner (2005). Explorer's Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 145–148. ISBN 0-7869-3691-6.
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