Slith

Slith are an ancient, sapient reptilian species that dwell primarily underwater in the Broken Seas, though they periodically invade and infiltrate surface lands. They are naturally resistant to magic and miracle, making them formidable adversaries for most magic-using societies.

History and Nature

Slith were poisoned into extinction many ages ago but were driven underground and into the seas to escape the poison. They have since re-emerged as a major threat. They possess sophisticated organization across multiple underwater "countries" roughly comparable in size to the surface regions of Red, Blue, or Yellow. Individual Slith factions sometimes act with limited coordination, occasionally even working at cross-purposes with one another.

Military Capabilities

Slith employ specialized assassins trained in stealth, poison, and significant damage multiplication. They utilize anti-magic fields to counter spellcasters and have demonstrated the ability to establish secure teleportation points on land. Individual Slith warriors are formidable in combat, capable of cloaking and re-cloaking themselves during battle.

Threat to Surface Kingdoms

Slith have conducted coordinated assassination campaigns against political leaders and mages. They successfully assassinated King Olanson of Berana, triggering a succession crisis. They have also targeted mages including Deo Oro's partner. Their spy networks extend into major cities, often working through local criminals and thieves to acquire supplies and gather intelligence. Slith encampments have been discovered in Blue and near Melmane.

Allied Opposition

The Merfolk kingdoms wage a constant war against Slith in the oceans. Melmane hosts a significant Saurian military encampment dedicated to fighting Slith. Various surface mages have begun coordinating against the Slith threat, though their cooperation requires overcoming the Slith's anti-magic field capabilities.