Lizardfolk in an Antiguan terminology and most call themselves
Mahua'Mazticali (Peoples of Maztica) or Mahua for short. They believe they are defending this world from their own god
Toltec, God of Sacrifice by giving it nourishment so it won't consume the Sun. They capture slaves to sacrifice to their god when the sun is up, offering them in exchange of the Sun's energy. Ryuugani were surprised to find the Mahua speaking draconic, the language of their own people.
It is said that deep within the Maztican peninsula exists the holy city of the Mahua, made of gold and obsidian, ruled by the feathered dragon emperor Itzcoalt, high priest of Totec and its voice upon this world. Only priests and nobles are able to even enter the territory of the blessed city, so common Mahua know of this only through the stories of their leaders and priests.
Appearance
Mahua are reptilian humanoids whose skin is covered in scales of various colors. Mahua will look different depending of the Tenoc they are born into, Common Tenoc are the most common of Mahuan, between 6 and 7 feet tall and elongated croc like snouts. Their scales are all in different shades green, brown or gray. High Tenocs are slender than the Common Tenoc, but their scales are bright colored with markings of red, orange and yellows; they also have a crown of colourful feathers that goes all the way to their tails following their spines. The Lower Tenoc are a smaller, skinnier version of the Common one, they have smaller segmented scales which can change in pigmentation depending on their surroundings and their moods.
Mahua Traits
Your Mahua character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2.
Age
Mahua reach maturity around age of 7 and rarely live longer than 60 years.
Alignment
Most Mahua have a strong sense of community and communal purpose, tend towards lawful alignments.
Size
Mahua are bulkier and taller than humans, and their colorful frills make them appear even larger.
Low Tenocs are smaller in size, around 4'6". Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 30 feet.
Bite
Your fanged maw is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. This damage becomes 2d6 at 7th level.
Hold Breath
You can hold your breath for a number of minutes equal to your constitution score.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.
Tenoc (Subraces)
The Mahua are born into different social castes which are physically evident at birth.
Choose one Tenoc when making your Mahua character.
High Tenoc
Ability Score Increase
Wisdom score increases by 1.
Word of Toltec
You can cast [Ceremony](https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/ceremony) spell once with this trait without needing material components and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When casting the Ceremony spell, a creature that is faithful to your god may benefit from the
Dedication rite once per week, instead of only once ever.
Innate Spellcasting
You know the
Thaumaturgy cantrip and can cast it at will. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast
Inflict Wounds spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the
Hold Person spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Common Tenoc
Ability Score Increase
Strength score increases by 1.
Cunning Artisan
You gain proficiency with any one tool of your choice.
Toughness
Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
Natural Armor
You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.
Low Tenoc
Ability Score Increase
Dexterity score increases by 1.
Sneaky
You are proficient in the Stealth skill and you can hide as a bonus action.
Mask of the Wild.
You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, failing snow, mist and other natural phenomena.
Natural Armor
You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.
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