Appearance & Build: Humanoid torsos with long, scaled tails; iridescent scales ranging from deep sapphire to emerald green; eyes that glow faintly in low light.
Distinctive Traits:Bioluminescent patterns on their scales that change with mood; venom-glands capable of producing a spectrum of toxins, from paralytic to hallucinogenic.
Lifespan & Reproduction: Live 200-300 years; reproduce via egg-laying in submerged nests, guarded by Water-Wardens until hatching.