Adroanzi

Adroanzi are sentient, reptilian species native to Uganda and Congo. The Adroanzi are a venomous species, and are very good with plants.

Physiology
Adroanzi are a slender species that stands 1.2 meters on average. They have a snake-like body, with barely visible shoulders and hips, and a tail measuring about half the body's length. They have skinny arms and legs that end in clawed hands and feet, with their index finger being the longest. Their bodies are covered in scales, rough and spikey on the back, and smooth on the front. The scales vary in color between green, brown, black and red, and some individuals and families have striped patterns.

Adroanzi's heads are broad and flat, and distinct from the neck. The mouth has a very large gape, and they have two retractable teeth in their upper jaw which produces venom. Their eyes are round and large, with slinted pupils, and come are usually green or muddy yellow in color. The scales closest to the eyes are in a darker shade.

The Adroanzi have two sexes; male and female. Female Adroanzi give birth do live-born young, and have a gestation period of around 5 months. There is no visible difference between males and females.

Life cycle
Adroanzi have a lifespan of around 60 years. Infant Adroanzi are called snakelets, and females give birth to 3 or 4 per litter. Mating season takes places in September and November, and the females give birth in March and April.

From the age of 17, Adroanzi are viewed as full-fledged adults, and are considered in their prime around the age of 25. Adroanzi are qualified as “middle-aged” by 30-50 and “old” by 50-60.

Behavior
Adroanzi are generally a quiet species, that are known to help in whatever task if asked. They are, however, very suspicious and if they feel someone is inspecting their life or work too closely, they will confront them. In these instances Adroanzi can become quite vicious, and threatening the on-looker using physical violence is not unheard of.

The Adroanzi have a clan system, including over 20 clans, from different origins. Some of the better known clans are the Banyale clan from central Congo, the Diribidu clan from the northern parts of the Congo River, the Gborogboro clan from the Rwenzori montain range, the Jaki clan from Lake Kyoga in Uganda, and the Meme clan from the southern parts of the Congo River.

Adroanzi are commonly a religious people, and are linked to the Cult of Adro.

Adroanzi eat a combination of fruit and intesties meat. During mating season and birth season, they make their traditional dish, a variant of black pudding. Liver is used daily in cooking.

Adroanzi are very good garderners, and have a tendency to work as farmers, pharmasists and herbalists.

Abilities

 * Venomous Fangs - Adroanzi have a set of retractable fangs in their upper jaw that secretes a venom. The venom first paralyse the victim, and if untreated, can lead to death.

Demographics
Adroanzi are native to the central parts of Africa, mainly in the countries Congo and Uganda. This is also where you can find the highest concentration of Adroanzi. The Adroanzi Council can be found in Butembo. Since the colonization of the word, Adraonzi can be found in most continents, but mainly in North America and Europe, as well as in surrounding African countries.