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Demographics

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Lizardfolk make up ~~almost~~ the entire population of Xatabra.		Lizardfolk make up most of the entire population of Xatabra.

	Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago [[Khapesh]] extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].		Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago [[Khapesh]] extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	The Lizardfolk racial language is by far the most commonly spoken language in the marshes. Dwarven is understood by some of the lizardfolk, but not widely. [[Common]], [[Meroitic]], and [[Tabahan]] are also used but even less frequently.		The Lizardfolk racial language is by far the most commonly spoken language in the marshes. [[Dwarven]] is understood by some of the lizardfolk, but not widely. [[Common]], [[Meroitic]], and [[Tabahan]] are also used but even less frequently.

	=== Arts ===		=== Arts ===

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Architecture and migration

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	Large, exposed, often elevated rock surfaces serve as gathering spots for inter-tribal meetings. These are not widespread in the marshes, and tribes generally have a good understanding of their locations. When disputes or conflict arise, these sites are seen as neutral ground. Tribal leadership challenges, weddings, and other special occasions often take place at these sites as well.		Large, exposed, often elevated rock surfaces serve as gathering spots for inter-tribal meetings. These are not widespread in the marshes, and tribes generally have a good understanding of their locations. When disputes or conflict arise, these sites are seen as neutral ground. Tribal leadership challenges, weddings, and other special occasions often take place at these sites as well.

	Some non-lizardfolk communities ~~are~~ within the marshes, but are largely limited to either around Lake Nulukkhaz or in the southeast. These communities usually feature architecture more similar to their inhabitants' region of origin, almost entirely Khapesh or Talmithe.		Some non-lizardfolk communities live within the marshes but are largely limited to either around Lake Nulukkhaz or in the southeast. These communities usually feature architecture more similar to their inhabitants' region of origin, almost entirely Khapesh or Talmithe.

	Some ancient Khapeshan ruins are located around Lake Nulukkhaz. Both the lizardfolk and the descendents of the Khapeshans leave these sites be. The ruins are frequently flooded, and when breached undead often escape.		Some ancient Khapeshan ruins are located around Lake Nulukkhaz. Both the lizardfolk and the descendents of the Khapeshans leave these sites be. The ruins are frequently flooded, and when breached undead often escape.

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	Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago [[Khapesh]] extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].		Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago [[Khapesh]] extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].

	~~Widely disliked by the lizardfolk, some small tribes of boggards also live in Xatabra.~~

	Flood trolls live within the marshes as well, usually alone or in very small groups.		Flood trolls live within the marshes as well, usually alone or in very small groups.

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	The Lizardfolk racial language is by far the most commonly spoken language in the ~~Marshes~~. Dwarven is understood by some of the lizardfolk, but not widely. [[Common]], [[Meroitic]], and [[Tabahan]] are also used but even less frequently.		The Lizardfolk racial language is by far the most commonly spoken language in the marshes. Dwarven is understood by some of the lizardfolk, but not widely. [[Common]], [[Meroitic]], and [[Tabahan]] are also used but even less frequently.

	=== Arts ===		=== Arts ===
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	=== Food and cuisine ===		=== Food and cuisine ===
	The lizardfolk of the ~~Marshes~~ are primarily hunter-gatherers, though they supplement this with small amounts of food from tended areas of the riverside. Lizardfolk diets are primarily carnivorous. A range of animals are hunted, from the smallest snakes and rodents to the largest dinosaurs. Generally, mammals like buffalo and sitatunga are the prey of choice. Fish is also extremely common. Meat is supplemented with a variety of foraged plants, particularly taro, watercress, wild rice, and garlic. Eggs from the nests of dinosaurs, snakes, and (non-sapient) lizards are frequently eaten as well. The following list includes some of the dishes that lizardfolk of Xatabra eat:		The lizardfolk of the marshes are primarily hunter-gatherers, though they supplement this with small amounts of food from tended areas of the riverside. Lizardfolk diets are primarily carnivorous. A range of animals are hunted, from the smallest snakes and rodents to the largest dinosaurs. Generally, mammals like buffalo and sitatunga are the prey of choice. Fish is also extremely common. Meat is supplemented with a variety of foraged plants, particularly taro, watercress, wild rice, and garlic. Eggs from the nests of dinosaurs, snakes, and (non-sapient) lizards are frequently eaten as well. The following list includes some of the dishes that lizardfolk of Xatabra eat:
	* Fried whole catfish		* Fried whole catfish
	* Spinosaur fin soup. This is eaten only as a delicacy.		* Spinosaur fin soup. This is eaten only as a delicacy.
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	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===
	Shamans are the most common type of magic user in the ~~Marshes~~, and serve important roles in lizardfolk communities. Sorcerers, rangers, and magi are also somewhat common. With the exception of magi, most magical practitioners among the lizardfolk are either spontaneous arcane casters or divine casters - the expansive collection of spell tomes required by wizards, for example, can create issues in the lizardfolks’ living situations.		Shamans are the most common type of magic user in the marshes, and serve important roles in lizardfolk communities. Sorcerers, rangers, and magi are also somewhat common. With the exception of magi, most magical practitioners among the lizardfolk are either spontaneous arcane casters or divine casters - the expansive collection of spell tomes required by wizards, for example, can create issues in the lizardfolks’ living situations.

	Among casters with familiars, rhamphorhynchus and other small dinosaurs are the most typical. Lizardfolk with animal companions likewise usually bond with various types of dinosaurs.		Among casters with familiars, rhamphorhynchus and other small dinosaurs are the most typical. Lizardfolk with animal companions likewise usually bond with various types of dinosaurs.
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	The lizardfolk tribes of Xatabra are usually ruled by their wisest elders, though in times of struggle these responsibilities will sometimes shift to particularly strong or clever warriors. Leadership is very rarely hereditary.		The lizardfolk tribes of Xatabra are usually ruled by their wisest elders, though in times of struggle these responsibilities will sometimes shift to particularly strong or clever warriors. Leadership is very rarely hereditary.

	Communities of other races within the ~~Marshes~~ organize themselves in various ways - sometimes autocratic methods of leadership, and sometimes democratic.		Communities of other races within the marshes organize themselves in various ways - sometimes autocratic methods of leadership, and sometimes democratic.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
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Gronk: /* Education */

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Education

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	=== Education ===		=== Education ===
	Lizardfolk young are educated by their elders and by the tribe’s shamans. There is often little ~~education~~ in formal topics, but rather they are ~~taught~~ in their history and connections with ancestral spirits. Messages between settlements and groups are commonly written on papyrus, and then either floated down river to nearby communities or attached to messenger dinosaurs.		Lizardfolk young are educated by their elders and by the tribe’s shamans. There is often little learning in formal topics, but rather they are instructed in their history and connections with ancestral spirits.

			Messages between settlements and groups are commonly written on papyrus, and then either floated down river to nearby communities or attached to messenger dinosaurs.

	== Government ==		== Government ==

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Society

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	=== Society ===		=== Society ===
	The lizardfolk of Xatabra are traditionally somewhat isolationist. While they will interact with outsiders, they view members of other races (or lizardfolk from elsewhere) with great suspicion. Those wishing to ingratiate themselves with a tribe must prove their intentions are honest, and in addition must often prove their worth in service to the tribe. Once this is done, however, those in question are treated as full members of the tribe, no matter their background or ancestry. Some dwarves originally from Kharakun, for example, have remained in the area for decades, and are considered to be no less a part of ~~the~~ tribe than any lizardfolk.		The lizardfolk of Xatabra are traditionally somewhat isolationist. While they will interact with outsiders, they view members of other races (or lizardfolk from elsewhere) with great suspicion. Those wishing to ingratiate themselves with a tribe must prove their intentions are honest, and in addition must often prove their worth in service to the tribe. Once this is done, however, those in question are treated as full members of the tribe, no matter their background or ancestry. Some dwarves originally from Kharakun, for example, have remained in the area for decades, and are considered to be no less a part of their tribe than any lizardfolk.

	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===

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	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
	Located in a greener, considerably more hospitably area south of the [[Sangora Desolation]], Xatabra is warm to hot year-round. Life in Xatabra centers around the rivers that feed [[Lake Nulukkhaz]]~~, the~~ largest of ~~which~~ are the [[Rokkuz River\|Rokkuz]], [[Keteze River\|Keteze]], [[Xowar River\|Xowar]], and [[Yarbus River\|Yarbus]], which are themselves fed by seasonal rains and ~~snowmelt~~ in the [[~~Fangs of Khurazar~~]]. Though the rivers are always full of water, seasonal rainfall in the Fangs can cause extensive flooding between the rivers - the marshes of Xatabra are dry for part of the year and inundated for the rest.		Located in a greener, considerably more hospitably area south of the [[Sangora Desolation]], Xatabra is warm to hot year-round. Life in Xatabra centers around the rivers that feed [[Lake Nulukkhaz]]. The largest of these are the [[Rokkuz River\|Rokkuz]], [[Keteze River\|Keteze]], [[Xowar River\|Xowar]], and [[Yarbus River\|Yarbus]], which are themselves fed by seasonal rains and snow melt in the [[Skysprings]], the mountain range that separates Xatabra from the desert and arid lands around it. Though the rivers are always full of water, seasonal rainfall in the Fangs can cause extensive flooding between the rivers - the marshes of Xatabra are dry for part of the year and inundated for the rest.

	Most of the plant life in Xatabra is adapted to the wet conditions. Reeds, papyrus, silvergrass and sawgrass, and sedges make up the bulk of the plant matter of the region. Trees like acacia and bustic mostly grow in hammocks among the drier grasses, while cypress grows in the permanently or frequently flooded areas.		Most of the plant life in Xatabra is adapted to the wet conditions. Reeds, papyrus, silvergrass and sawgrass, and sedges make up the bulk of the plant matter of the region. Trees like acacia and bustic mostly grow in hammocks among the drier grasses, while cypress grows in the permanently or frequently flooded areas.

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	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
	~~The [[Aur River]] is fed by [[Lake Nulukkhaz]]~~, ~~hundreds of miles~~ south of [[~~Khapesh~~]]. ~~This lake is itself fed by innumerable rivers originating~~ in the [[~~Fangs of Khurazar~~]], the largest of which are the [[Rokkuz River\|Rokkuz]], [[Keteze River\|Keteze]], [[Xowar River\|Xowar]], and [[Yarbus River\|Yarbus]]. Though the rivers are always full of water, seasonal rainfall in the ~~Spires~~ can cause extensive flooding between the rivers - the marshes of Xatabra are dry for part of the year and inundated for the rest.		Located in a greener, considerably more hospitably area south of the [[Sangora Desolation]], Xatabra is warm to hot year-round. Life in Xatabra centers around the rivers that feed [[Lake Nulukkhaz]], the largest of which are the [[Rokkuz River\|Rokkuz]], [[Keteze River\|Keteze]], [[Xowar River\|Xowar]], and [[Yarbus River\|Yarbus]], which are themselves fed by seasonal rains and snowmelt in the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Though the rivers are always full of water, seasonal rainfall in the Fangs can cause extensive flooding between the rivers - the marshes of Xatabra are dry for part of the year and inundated for the rest.

	Located in a greener, considerably more hospitably area south of the [[Sangora Desolation]], Xatabra is warm to hot year-round. Though some of the peaks of the nearby Spires may be covered in snow for parts of the year, snow in Xatabra itself is effectively unknown. Despite how wet the region is for most of the year, rainfall in Xatabra is uncommon.

	Most of the plant life in Xatabra is adapted to the wet conditions. Reeds, papyrus, silvergrass and sawgrass, and sedges make up the bulk of the plant matter of the region. Trees like acacia and bustic mostly grow in hammocks among the drier grasses, while cypress grows in the permanently or frequently flooded areas.		Most of the plant life in Xatabra is adapted to the wet conditions. Reeds, papyrus, silvergrass and sawgrass, and sedges make up the bulk of the plant matter of the region. Trees like acacia and bustic mostly grow in hammocks among the drier grasses, while cypress grows in the permanently or frequently flooded areas.

	Lions, leopards, buffalo, hippopotami, zebras, and warthogs are just some of the animals that can be found in the Xatabra Marshes. The region has wildly diverse native fauna, including not just mammals but also fishes, lizards, and birds. [[wikipedia:African_skimmer\|Skimmers]], [[wikipedia:Marabou_stork\|storks]], [[wikipedia:Southern_ground_hornbill\|hornbills]], ostriches, [[wikipedia:Lilac-breasted_roller\|lilac-breasted rollers]], [[wikipedia:Grey_crowned_crane\|cranes]], and [[wikipedia:Secretarybird\|secretary birds]], among others, are widespread in the area. Both small and giant turtles are common as well.

	Many magical creatures reside within the marshes. Stirges, tentamorts, and zhen worms are quite common, and larger creatures like manticores can be found as well.		Many magical creatures reside within the marshes. Stirges, tentamorts, and zhen worms are quite common, and larger creatures like manticores can be found as well.

	Ugothols feed off the blood of lizardfolk and others who live in the marshes, often watching groups for a time to find a particular individual to disguise themselves as. They are widely feared, and communities or tribes that have encountered an ugothol recently tend to become highly paranoid for a time.		Dinosaurs can be found within the marshes as well. Spinosaurus, deinonychus, baryonyx, iguanodons, dimetrodons, sauropods, and others are all common sights in the region - Xatabra is home to by far the largest dinosaur population north of the Fangs of Khurazar.

	~~Thankfully uncommon, thesselhydra are known to make their homes within the marshes.~~

	Dinosaurs can be found within the marshes as well. Spinosaurus, deinonychus, baryonyx, iguanodons, dimetrodons, sauropods, and others ~~can be found~~ in the region ~~fairly regularly.~~ Xatabra is home to by far the largest dinosaur population north of the Fangs of Khurazar.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Lizardfolk make up almost the entire population of Xatabra.		Lizardfolk make up almost the entire population of Xatabra.

	Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago Khapesh extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].		Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago [[Khapesh]] extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].

	Widely disliked by the lizardfolk, some small tribes of boggards also live in Xatabra.		Widely disliked by the lizardfolk, some small tribes of boggards also live in Xatabra.

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			'''Xatabra''' {{Pronunciation\|zah-TAH-brah}} is a region of marshes and floodplains, home to a great many lizardfolk.
	~~The marshes and floodplains of~~ '''Xatabra''' {{Pronunciation\|zah-TAH-brah}} ~~are home to~~ a ~~large concentration~~ of ~~lizardfolk. Though they long ago dispersed across the world~~, ~~the Marshes are widely considered~~ to ~~be the~~ lizardfolk ~~homeland~~.

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Lizardfolk make up almost the entire population of Xatabra~~. Though they long ago dispersed across the world, the Marshes are considered to be the lizardfolk homeland~~.		Lizardfolk make up almost the entire population of Xatabra.

	Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago Khapesh extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].		Other races are present but make up far smaller proportions of the population. The lizardfolk tribes trade fairly extensively with the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] and giants of [[Kharakun]], and some dwarves choose to remain in the wetlands. Thousands of years ago Khapesh extended as far south as Lake Nulukkhaz, and the descendants of some of these Khapeshans still live around the lake. Some individuals of other races also live in the southeast, closer to [[Talmithe]].