Kural-Skatuch clan

The Kural-Skatuch clan or Turtle home clan in common is a lizardfolk clan dwelling in the Stinking Swamps to the north of Calames Jungle. Named because of their village, Thollu built on top of horizonback tortoise. The clan placed great value in the ancient traditions.

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Culture

"Survivor of the fittest" Is a motto that could easily describe the ancient lizardfolk tradition. The Kural-Skatuch clan still practicing ritualistic cannibalism, their leader is chosen by one-on-one combat. The winner of the fight eating its opponent to become the new leader.

Religion

The chieftain of the clan pays respect and worships Ioa, the King of the Kings, as is customary for rulers of the clans among lizardfolk.

Childhood

Lizardfolk culture is steeped in tradition and ritual, with many of these customs centered around the concept of the soul. One of the most important of these rituals is the "Hist ritual," which is performed by young lizardfolk as they reach maturity.
The ritual involves drinking sap from a tree called "hist," which is believed by the lizardfolk to give them their souls. The tree is considered sacred among the lizardfolk and its sap is highly valued.
The Hist tree is a rare tree, it's mostly found in the swamps and marshes, where lizardfolk are known to live, and it's known to be a very old tree.
The ritual is typically performed at the age of 14, and it's considered a rite of passage for young lizardfolk. It is believed that without this ritual, the lizardfolk will grow normally, but they will not be considered fully formed by their society and will not be considered to have a soul. They will be shunned by their community and treated as outcasts.
The sap of the hist tree is known to have a hallucinogenic effect on the drinker, leading to visions and intense emotions that are believed to be associated with the acquisition of one's soul.
The ritual is also considered to be a test of courage, as the sap is known to have a bitter taste, and it is said to take a strong will to swallow it.
In conclusion, the Hist ritual is an important part of lizardfolk culture, it is believed that the sap of the Hist tree is the source of the lizardfolk soul, and those who cannot go through this ritual will not be considered full members of their society.

Names

Lizardfolk of the Kural-skatuch clan have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. Their personal names are taken from the Draconic language. They use simple descriptives granted by the tribe based on an individual’s notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt translates as “axe,” a name given to a lizardfolk warrior who defeated an orc and claimed his foe’s weapon. A lizardfolk who likes to hide in a stand of reeds before ambushing an animal might be called Achuak, which means “green” to describe how she blends into the foliage. Lizardfolk make no distinction between male and female in their naming conventions. Each example name includes its translation in parenthesis.
Lizardfolk Names: Achuak (green), Aryte (war), Baeshra (animal), Darastrix (dragon), Garurt (axe), Irhtos (secret), Jhank (hammer), Kepesk (storm), Kethend (gem), Korth (danger), Kosj (small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black), Vyth (steel)
Clan Names: Kural, Skatuch, Kural-Skatuch

History

The Kural-Skatuch clan, fairly pacifistic, if it isn't for its rituals, or if the food comes to be scarce, had always welcome a few goblins, and other goblinkin alike to be part of their tribe.
Yet, for decades, The Kural-Skatuch clan was ruled by the Ogre Lord Buhfal, who lead the city of Thollu against the other inhabitants of the Stinking Swamps. In 1094 AD, Buthal was challenged and defeated in a legendary battle, and the clan now roam the swamps peacefully again.

Geography

Region
Stinking Swamps
Capital
Thollu
Aliases
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Society

Government
Clan
Leader
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Founding Date
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Races
Lizardfolk and goblinkind
Population
5,930

Other

Type

Geopolitical, Clan