Hunters League

Monster Blog: Lamia/Naga

By Starswirl

Lamias and Nagas are known as some of the most dangerous monsters in the world. Able to creep into their victims minds they can twist any fear into a desire. These monsters have the upper half of a human and the lower half of a snake. They are fairly strong and immune to most attacks, the best way to fight one is to fight it with its own power. Though physically strong, Lamias/Nagas are mentally weak and egotistical. It’s best to fuel their ego for it will lead to a less likely attempt of an attack.

Lamias/Nagas stay in dark caves most if not all of the time, so the threat of them escaping into the human world is very low. They tend to wander in singles, feeling the presence of other lamias/Nagas around them as a threat. These monsters reside in the Cavern Green clan, even if they seem better fit for the Mindly Gaze. The only thing keeping them from said clan is their natural connections. Lamias/Nagas are highly in tune with the world around them, able to sense the life of nature like its heart beat.

Description:

Lamias and Nagas take the upper half form belonging to that of a human, elf or Slither. Slithers aren't to be confused with Lamias ad Nagas as to be explained later. The lower half of a Lamia or a Naga consists of different species of snake tails. The most common snake tail species seems to be a simple garden snake. Lamias and Nagas tend to be adorned with jewels and riches, seemingly enchanted by the objects' glow. The best thing to do when meeting a Lamia or Naga is offer them the shiniest object you have, they will let you go in most cases.

Abilities:

The best ability the Lamias and Nagas can do is hypnosis, however they can also use their tails as a whip. Quick to catch and faster to find it is almost impossible for a human to win in a fight against a Lamia or Naga. Do not pick a fight with one of the said monsters, you will lose.

Similar category of monster:

It's very easy to confuse a Lamia or Naga with a Slither. Slithers take a human-like shape but they are covered in snake skills. Instead of their eyes they use their voice to attract and control enemies. They are faster than Lamias and Nagas but are mostly not hostile. These creatures hide in darker and deeper caves so it's rare to even run into one. Nevertheless the best way to avoid fighting one is using a simple flashlight. Slithers are scared of the light and find it as a threat, use it to your advantage.
Another similar species to Lamias and Nagas are the Mixed. The Mixed is a group of lizard-human hybrids who are mainly hidden by the rocky roof of the caverns. They dig small holes in the rock and make it homes of their own, there's no need to worry about them for they hardly ever come out. Little is known about the Mixed, but what is known states that they are a pacifist society.

Ending notes:

If a hunter ever finds themselves in the layer of a Lamia or Naga they should use shiny objects and ego pleasing tactics. It's best to keep the Lamia or Naga from attacking, there is no known way of how to beat it in a fight.