Salamander Noble

It flicked the fool away, the wizard's form seeming frail and insignificant next to that monster's bulk. As it approached me I could feel the raw energy permeating from it, so intense I could barely breathe. When it settled before me, magnificent in its terrible form, I suddenly noticed I was the only human alive in the room, surrounded by the Firelord and his burning army -Ovan Locaser, High Priest of the Southern Falls

Salamander Noble

Salamander Nobles can grow to be as tall as 12' and upwards of 900lbs, their large humanoid frames supported by thick, flame scaled tails that can crush even the strongest opponent, while also burning them to a shattered husk. In addition to their raw power, they are also practiced in wielding fire magic as easily as if it were one of their massive spears. Salamanders are a long lived species, and those who live the longest can eventually grow to the size and power of a Noble. This does not happen terribly often, however, as those already in station are accustomed to their position. They are quick to do away with any of their brethren that appear to be growing too close to their own status.

Salamander Characteristics

Salamanders are a snakelike humanoid race of flame-born entities that reside most commonly on the elemental plane of fire. These creatures can range anywhere from 3' to 12' in length depending on their age and physical traits. Salamander skin ranges from dark red to bright orange, and all of them exude a fiery aura, which surrounds their muscular, scaly forms. They are cruel and sadistic to other species, and unforgiving to members of their own kind who are deemed "unworthy". They speak Primal, the higher ranking Salamanders are also known to speak common

History

Salamanders, in addition to being a wicked and violent society, are known for their skill in metalworking. Their immunity to fire, as well as the heat they produce allows them to forge some of the finest weaponry in existence, and for this reason they are sometimes summoned by powerful forces, either subjugated or coerced to assist in the construction of fantastical magical weapons and armor. It is wise to treat an employed Salamander very well, however, for they are a proud race of supernatural beings, and to harm one is to invoke the wrath of an entire culture. Small kingdoms have been brought down for unethical dissolution of such partnerships, entire countrysides burned to the ground and its peoples eviscerated.

Salamanders have also been known to serve other more powerful beings of fire in military and domestic capacities, in addition to setting up forces to serve their own ends. The Salamander races has always exhibited an unrelenting desire to branch out into other planes of existence in the name of conquest and procurement of precious alloys.

Culture

Salamanders are a strong, prideful race who despise weakness. They have a hierarchy in most cities and military encampments that loosely resemble a sort of caste system, the largest and most powerful of Salamanders referred to as Nobles. Nobles are generally more intelligent, stronger and more practiced in various arts. They can commonly be seen treading on their own kind with little opposition in their fabulously designed brass cities located on the Plane of Fire. Position in a Salamander society is based entirely on size and power, as the very nature of these creatures would demand nothing less. Salamanders produce asexually once every 10 years. The Larvae are raised in places of extreme heat, and after a short time either manage to fend for themselves among their peers, or are tossed into the wild as being too weak. In some cases, Broodlings are even eaten by nobles as a sort of delicacy.