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{{Creature|name=Lizardman|image=[[File:Lizardman SJA2-2e.jpg|thumb]]|caption=The lizardman Vissq and his gnome companion|othernames='''Scalykind'''<br />'''Lizardfolk'''|origin=[[Groundling]]|sphere=[[Known Spheres, The|The Known Spheres]]|size=Medium to large|type=Humanoid|subtype=Reptilian|alignment=Neutral<ref name="MM2e-227">''Tim Beach et al'', '''Monstrous Manual''', 1993, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Man''' entry, page 227</ref> or neutral good<ref name="TGT-6-9">''Jeff Grubb'', [[Legend of Spelljammer, The#The Grand Tour|The Legend of Spelljammer: The Grand Tour]], 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''The Gardens''', pages 6-9</ref>|patrondeity=[[Semuanya]]|movement=Swimming|vision=Darkvision|activecycle=Any|diet=Omnivore|lifespan=370 years|location=[[Known Spheres, The|The Known Spheres]]<br />[[Coliar]] in [[Realmspace]]<br />[[Grinder, The|The Grinder]] in [[Greyspace]]|intelligence=Low to average|language=Lizardman, common, hurwaeti|subraces=[[Lizard man#Lizard king|Lizard king]], [[Ssurran#Ssurran|Ssurran]]|climate=Tropical, subtropical, and temperate|terrain=Swamp|height='''Lizardfolk''': 5 to 7 feet tall<br />'''Lizard king''': 8 feet tall|length=3 to 4 feet long tail|weight=200 to 250 pounds|skincolor=Dark green to grey to brown}}[[File:Lizard Man.gif|250px|right|Lizard man armed with a polearm and a shield]]'''Lizard men''', also known as '''scalykind''' or '''lizardfolk''', are a minor<ref name="LotV-50-54">{{RefSJ|add2|50, 52 and 54|'''Major and Minor Races''' side bar}}</ref> spacefaring race from the [[Spelljammer Campaign Setting|''Spelljammer'' campaign setting]],<ref name="LotV-57-58">{{RefSJ|add2|57-58|'''Lizard Men''' section, chapter 3: '''Spacefarers'''}}</ref><ref name="SJR1-13-16">''Ed Greenwood'', [[SJR1 Lost Ships]], 1990, (TSR Inc.), '''Slither Around the Sun''', Adventures 2: '''Amid the Stars''', pages 13-16</ref><ref name="TGT-6-9">''Jeff Grubb'', [[Legend of Spelljammer, The#The Grand Tour|The Legend of Spelljammer: The Grand Tour]], 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''The Gardens''', pages 6-9</ref><ref name="MM2e-227">''Tim Beach et al'', '''Monstrous Manual''', 1993, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Man''' entry, page 227</ref> and can be selected as a player character race.<ref name="CGR1-21-22">''Curtis M. Scott'', [[CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Men''' section, chapter 2: '''New Spacefaring Races''', pages 21-22</ref> === Overview=== [[Groundling]] lizardfolk are typically savage, semi-aquatic, reptilian humanoids that live through scavenging, raiding, and, in less hostile areas, by fishing and gathering.<ref name="MM2e-227">''Tim Beach et al'', '''Monstrous Manual''', 1993, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Man''' entry, page 227</ref> The first lizardfolk into [[wildspace]] were little better than the primitives found on hundreds of planets, and are thought to have been enslaved by [[Human|humans]] or [[Illithid|mind flayers]]. However, they proved to be very fertile, and their descendants seemingly benefited from their new environment. They were smarter, faster, and a great deal more adaptable than their forebears. Some speculate that this was in some way in response to their enslavement, but the lizardfolk themselves believe that it was due to their new existence in wildspace, and their close exposure to various [[Sun|suns]] and other [[Celestial_body#Type_Classes|fire worlds]]. Spaceborn lizardfolk have developed in terms of civilized behavior and means of communication undreamed of by their groundling cousins. Their society is founded on the principle of bringing more intelligent lizardfolk into the world. To this end they have developed incubator [[Bloatfly|brood ships]] whose purpose is to bring lizardfolk eggs close to the local [[sun]]. The [[neogi]] of course captured a number of these ships, seeing them as a prime way of gaining a whole new generation of slaves. As a result lizardfolk ships now go around armed. Most cities will have an enclave of spacefaring lizardfolk, and relationships may vary from cool to hostile to cooperative. Lizardfolk often serve as adventurers, usually signing on with human ships who have adapted to their voracious appetites, lack of table manners and choice in food. Lizardfolk hate neogi, while viewing most other races with deep suspicion, except for the [[giff]] and the [[dracon]]. Lizardfolk see the giff as comical and clownish, much as how humans view [[Halfling|halflings]], while the dracon appear more aloof and old, like how [[Elf|elves]] appear to humans.<ref name="LotV-57-58">{{RefSJ|add2|57-58|'''Lizard Men''' section, chapter 3: '''Spacefarers'''}}</ref> ===Description === Lizardfolk range from 5 to 7 feet tall, and weigh from 200 to 250 pounds. Their skin tones range in color from dark green to gray to brown, and their scales give them a speckled appearance. They have four-fingered hands, and their thick, heavy non-prehensile tails average from 3 to 4 feet long. Males are nearly impossible to distinguish from females without close inspection.<ref name="MM2e-227">''Tim Beach et al'', '''Monstrous Manual''', 1993, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Man''' entry, page 227</ref><ref name="CGR1-21-22">''Curtis M. Scott'', [[CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Men''' section, chapter 2: '''New Spacefaring Races''', pages 21-22</ref> ===Personality=== Lizardfolk are short-tempered and emotional, but not overly bright. They are well known for their tempers, and seem to find most humanoid species particularly frustrating. Dealing with a lizard man is a constant process of moving fast enough to keep them from getting bored without going so fast that they cannot keep up. Lizardfolk speak their own language, consisting of growling vowels and sharp consonants, where tonal qualities as well as simple sounds convey meaning. They also typically speak the common trade tongue as well as the language of the [[hurwaeti]].<ref name="CGR1-21-22">''Curtis M. Scott'', [[CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Men''' section, chapter 2: '''New Spacefaring Races''', pages 21-22</ref> ===Combat=== Lizardfolk typically fight as disorganized individuals. If their forces are equal in number or have numerical advantage over their foes, they tend to rely on frontal assaults and massed charges. When outnumbered, overmatched, or on their home ground, however, they become wily and ferocious opponents, favoring traps, sudden ambushes and sudden raids. They occasionally take prisoners as slaves, for food, or to sacrifice in obscure tribal rites. Lizardfolk typically rely on their naturally thick hides to protect them in combat, amd may also use shields. They usually throw barbed darts or javelins before closing with their opponents. Lizardfolk either attack with melee weapons such as clubs, morningstars or swords, or they can attack with their claws and their thick tails. Lizardfolk can see up to 60 feet in the dark. <ref name="CGR1-21-22">''Curtis M. Scott'', [[CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Men''' section, chapter 2: '''New Spacefaring Races''', pages 21-22</ref><ref name="MM2e-227">''Tim Beach et al'', '''Monstrous Manual''', 1993, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Man''' entry, page 227</ref> ===Society === Groundling lizardfolk typically live in swamps, marshes, and similar places, often living entirely below the surface in air-filled caves. It is not uncommon for several tribes in an area to forge an informal alliance against outsiders, including other lizardfolk tribes. Lizardfolk are omnivorous, but are likely to prefer [[human]] flesh to other foods. In this regard they have been known to ambush humans, gather up the corpses and capture the survivors, and take the lot back to their lair for a rude and horrid feast.<ref name="MM2e-227">''Tim Beach et al'', '''Monstrous Manual''', 1993, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Man''' entry, page 227</ref> Similarly, spacefaring lizardfolk prefer to flood the interior spaces of their ships with water to provide a comfortable environment for them and their pets. Many lizardfolk ships carry "crew mascots" in their flooded bulkheads, including schools of fish, such as grouper and sharks, as snacks and a handy way of disposing of unneeded prisoners. Some ships may carry larger creatures, such as octopi, squid, or even [[Eye of the deep|eyes of the deep]].<ref name="LotV-21-22">{{RefSJ|add2|21-22|'''Wasp''' section, chapter 2: '''Spelljammers'''}}</ref> ===Lizard king=== A lizard king is a lizard man of above average height and intelligence, who leads a lizardfolk tribe. A lizard king often carries a great trident, which it wields with great skill and ferocity, as a symbol of its status. A primitive lizard king usually demands two [[Human|humans]] to be sacrificed to it per week, though if no humans are available, other humanoids will do.<ref name="MM2e-227">''Tim Beach et al'', '''Monstrous Manual''', 1993, (TSR Inc.), '''Lizard Man''' entry, page 227</ref> The more enlightened spacefaring lizard kings usually forego this ritualistic practice, and no longer demand living flesh from their tribes.<ref name="C&S-30">''Jeff Grubb'', [[Legend of Spelljammer, The#Captains and Ships|The Legend of Spelljammer: Captains and Ships]], 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''Personalities of the Spelljammer''', page30</ref> ===Notable Lizardfolk=== *[[Arvanon|Arvanon the Lizard Priest]] was the king-priest who ruled over the lizardfolk tribe onboard [[Spelljammer, The|the ''Spelljammer'']].<ref name="C&S-29-31">''Jeff Grubb'', [[Legend of Spelljammer, The#Captains and Ships|The Legend of Spelljammer: Captains and Ships]], 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''Personalities of the Spelljammer''', pages 29-31</ref> *[[Danij Viper]] was the Administrating Feeder for the [[Scavver-Breeders]] of [[Oerth]] in [[Greyspace]].<ref name="WCG-28">''Dale "Slade" Henson'', [[War Captain's Companion#War Captain's Guide|War Captain's Companion: War Captain's Guide]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), chapter 3: '''Spacefleets of the Void''', page 28</ref> *[[Demets|Demets the Chosen]] was Arvanon's heir apparent and representative to the Council on [[Spelljammer, The|the ''Spelljammer'']].<ref name="C&S-39-40">''Jeff Grubb'', [[Legend of Spelljammer, The#Captains and Ships|The Legend of Spelljammer: Captains and Ships]], 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''Personalities of the Spelljammer''', pages 39-40</ref> *[[Frollth]] was the founder of [[Enforcers, The|the Enforcers]] anti-slavery mercenary company and captain of the [[angelship]], the ''Enforcer''.<ref name="SJR2-62">''Dale "Slade" Henson'', ''[[SJR2 Realmspace]]'', 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''Spacefaring Companies in the Stars''' chapter, page 62</ref> *[[Grilak]] was first mate and captain of marines onboard [[Black Company, The|the Black Company's]] flagship, the ''Grim Reaper''.<ref name="SRJ6-76">''Nigel Findley'', [[SJR6 Greyspace]], '''Spacefaring Companies''' chapter, page 76</ref> *[[Iliphistree]] was a female shaman and Sszgorl's second-in-command on a [[bloatfly]] broodship.<ref name="SJR1-14-15">''Ed Greenwood'', [[SJR1 Lost Ships]], 1990, (TSR Inc.), '''Slither Around the Sun''', Adventures 2: '''Amid the Stars''', pages 14-15</ref> *[[Retyan]] was the latest owner of the [[Seed-Beholder Company]] based near [[H'Catha]] in [[Realmspace]].<ref name="SJR2-58">''Dale "Slade" Henson'', ''[[SJR2 Realmspace]]'', 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''Spacefaring Companies in the Stars''' chapter, page 58</ref> *[[Saakharr]] was a lizardman warrior and armorer on [[Rock of Bral, The|the Rock of Bral]] who catered to a non-human clientele.<ref name="SJR5-74-75">''Richard Baker'', [[SJR5 Rock of Bral]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), '''Saakharr's Exotic Mails''' section, pages 74-75</ref> *The [[Sacred Son of Ziross|Sacred Son of Ziross]]<ref name="SJQ1-29">''Rick Swan'', [[SJQ1 Heart of the Enemy]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), '''Return of the Spawn''' section, chapter 2: '''The Golden Warrior''', page 29</ref> was the leader of the [[Spawn of Ziross]], a fanatical sect of lizardfolk dedicated to the deity Ziross.<ref name="SJQ1-18">''Rick Swan'', [[SJQ1 Heart of the Enemy]], 1992, (TSR Inc.), '''Spawn Assault''' section, chapter 1: '''Kora, Iki, and Tolivin''', page 18</ref> *[[Schlith Darkscale]] was the Director of spelljammer services on [[Coliar]] in [[Realmspace]].<ref name="SJR2-15-16">''Dale "Slade" Henson'', ''[[SJR2 Realmspace]]'', 1991, (TSR Inc.), '''Important NPCs''' section, '''Coliar''' chapter, pages 15-16</ref> *[[Sszgorl]] was a war leader in command of a [[bloatfly]] broodship.<ref name="SJR1-14-15">''Ed Greenwood'', [[SJR1 Lost Ships]], 1990, (TSR Inc.), '''Slither Around the Sun''', Adventures 2: '''Amid the Stars''', pages 14-15</ref> *[[Vissq]] was the sergeant-at-arms on the [[hammership]] ''Barracuda'' and the personal bodyguard of [[Tal Gilgalad]].<ref name="SJA2-7-8">''Nigel D. Findley'', [[SJA2 Skull & Crossbows]], 1990, (TSR Inc.), '''The Officers''' section, '''Flying Colors''', pages 7-8</ref> ===Signature Spelljammers=== Lizardfolk prefer to use human-designed ships modified for their own use,<ref name="LotV-57-58">{{RefSJ|add2|57-58|'''Lizard Men''' section, chapter 3: '''Spacefarers'''}}</ref> particularly the [[Hammership]]. However, the lizardfolk have begun designing and building their own unique ships, including the [[Wasp]] light warship, the [[Turtle Ship|Turtle]] heavy warship and trade vessel, and the [[Bloatfly]] incubator broodship. ===Appendix=== ====Gallery==== <gallery widths="300"> File:Spacefaring Races B-2e.jpg|Common spacefaring races, including (L to R) a [[Rastipede]], a [[Scro]], a [[Lizard man]] and a [[Xixchil]] </gallery> ====External Links==== *{{Forgotten Realms Wiki external link|Lizardfolk}} *{{Dark Sun Wiki external link|Ssurran}} *{{Dragonlance Wiki external link|Jarak-sinn}} *{{Eberron Wiki external link|Lizardfolk}} *[https://greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/index.php?title=Lizardfolk Lizardfolk] article at [https://greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}} '''''Greyhawkonline.com'''''], a wiki for the Greyhawk campaign setting. *[https://adnd2e.fandom.com/wiki/Lizard_Man {{PAGENAME}}] article at the [https://adnd2e.fandom.com '''''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition Wiki'''''], a wiki for official Dungeons & Dragons content from 2nd edition AD&D. ====References==== {{Refs}} [[Category:Spelljammer creatures]] [[Category:Player character races]] [[Category:LotV canon]] [[Category:CGR1 canon]] [[Category:SJR1 canon]] [[Category:SJR2 canon]] [[Category:SJR5 canon]] [[Category:SJR6 canon]] [[Category:SJA2 canon]] [[Category:SJQ1 canon]] [[Category:WCG]] [[Category:TLoS]]
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