The Serpent-Bound

These beings were once ordinary people who either willingly or unwillingly have had their humanoid bodies bound to those of snakes. This involves a combination of dark magic, sacrifices, allowing venomous snakes to bite the individual, and ingesting venom. This process is part of the practice of the Ophidian Cult, a group which seeks to become as snakelike as possible and gain power through this transformation. While long-practicing Ophidians may come close to full transformation, others may only have subtle serpentine traits, and might attempt to blend in with broader society. The Ophidian Cult operates from within the Narind Desert, though it is unknown if their reach extends elsewhere. Those that flee the cult may seek to get as far away as possible.