Freshwater Nagas

Though often thought of and mistaken to be the saltwater nagas, freshwater nagas are a rather docile and peaceful group.

These nagas want nothing more than to interact with the people around the world. They do not see the land as a place to be conquered, but instead a chance to grow and thrive through collaboration and sharing of cultures. They do not appreciate being likened to the saltwater nagas and teach their children to treat the humans with as much kindness as possible.

Because of the saltwater nagas, however, they have hidden themselves in secluded areas, such as islands, craggy beaches, and along undiscovered the rivers of Zurraith. Over the years they have become shy toward others, though will interact for trade and socializing. They live in small family groups and have a wide circle of acquaintances.

Their diets consist of small fish and food grown on floating gardens. They know how to work the land well and have become so attuned to it that they can sense when it has become poisoned, when the nutrients have run out, and even where hot springs might be. It is true that they will set up bath houses, though it's more of an attempt to get humans to trust them than out of need for coin—most freshwater naga don't even understand how currency works, explaining their extraordinarily low prices for just one night.

Unlike saltwater nagas, freshwater nagas are nurturing and caring of their young, though not to the extent that humans are. They want to see them grow up into something that can share knowledge and peace.

They do not provoke fights, and try to remain pacifists, but will strike out in self defense.

All freshwater nagas are dull in color, no matter the type of fish they are. They live about 100 years and the biggest recorded to date barely reached 17 feet.