Lindworms
Lindworms1 are endothermic reptiles native to the region of Sessalló in northern Örkraz, close relatives of the sapient Ophids who rule this marshy land, and more distantly to the flying Amphitheres found along the subantarctic coast of the Southlands.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Like ophids, lindworms have a mostly snake-like body apart from a pair of limbs behind their head, though shorter than those of the former, which are used to crawl on land, burrow, and stay balanced when gesturing with their head and tail. While slow on land, lindworms are excellent swimmer and can hold their breath for a few minutes, which helps them with feeding on various fish and amphibians while underwater.
In addition to using their forked tongue to detect scents and smells, lindworms can also see arcane energies in their surroundings, allowing them to avoid places with dangerous amounts of magic as well as plants and animals that use it.
In addition to using their forked tongue to detect scents and smells, lindworms can also see arcane energies in their surroundings, allowing them to avoid places with dangerous amounts of magic as well as plants and animals that use it.
Behaviour
Lindworms live in small groups that share a burrow dug into a riverbank or by a lake, and communicate with each other by gesticulating with their head and tail. The two most well-known displays both involve the tail, one used to intimidate rivals by repeatedly lifting it over the head before slamming it into water, the other by waving it while releasing magical energies to attract potential mates.
When startled, lindworms can produce a hood behind their heads like cobras.
When startled, lindworms can produce a hood behind their heads like cobras.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Ophids inhabiting Sessaló have varying opinions on lindworms, in some countries they are a protected species, while in some places the animals are considered little more than vermin. They are a common sight in zoos, and the skin is sometimes used to make leather for exotic belts, bags and other goods.
1Original icelandic: lindormar, singular: lindormur.
Origin/Ancestry
Örkraz
Average Length
1.4 meters
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
The pattern on their scales are similar to that on ophids, with alternating bands of yellow, black and -depending on the subspecies- orange, red or purple
Interesting article! I particularly like the description of their coloration and the way they intimidate each other. I can picture this well in my head, and I it does sound intimidating!
Thank you! =D