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Lamia: An Ancient Horror

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The Lamia is a foul creature, long believed to be extinct since dragons rose to power over two million years ago. One of their most ancient enemies, the Lamias were once the dominant species of Kairegorn, terrorizing the continent with no regard for life or the suffering of others. Only by rallying together as a species were the dragons able to defeat them and complete a well-justified genocide of the monsters. They were the original practitioners of dark magic, and knew secrets even the most ruthless warlords hesitate to use.
Lamias are considered to be reptiles, based on their often-fragmentary skeletons, which are now housed in city museums across Kairegorn. They had cobra-like hoods composed of bone and jaws with numerous hinged fangs, and the slithered on four powerful legs attached to long serpentine bodies and were immortal unless one could pierce their heart, for if they were torn apart, they were said to be able to piece themselves back together. They also were venomous, though to what extent is not known by any but the oldest Mindstone Lichs, who dare no speak of them. The Lamia also purportedly had the ability to control the minds of others using its bioluminescent color patterns by hypnosis, and hunted any prey they could find, including dragons, not caring that they were sentient. Today, dragons rarely speak of them, for they were considered to be the darkest of nightmares that haunted their race.
However, reports sent to the kings of the dragons suggest one Lamia might remain; a vile beast, the last of his kind. Explorers that ventured into the swamp that is the Tyrannosaur Graveyard have disappeared or come back broken in mind and body. The last to do so was a dragon scientist who served King Eonan. Badly wounded, he was brought before the king, and amongst the inane babble Eonan was able to discern one word, one that froze him to his core with fear: “Lamia”. Following this, Eonan forbade any dragon to go near the swamp, for fear of the horror that dwells there, waiting for the right moment to strike.



A monster whose name is a very real Greek legend,my sister, Emma, and i created the Lamia to be a far more sinister being than any human, elf, dwarf or dragon. It was inspired primarily by the Kaiju, King cobra, Rattlesnake, Alligator lizard, and cuttlefish, the last of which can also hypnotize prey with flashing colors. If any sort of beast frightened dragons more than Hellwinders, the Lamia is the beast that was capable of doing so. It is enough to send chills down your spine.
Image size
4000x3000px 8.12 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Shutter Speed
1/20 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
5 mm
ISO Speed
640
Date Taken
Sep 19, 2013, 12:03:45 AM
Sensor Size
6mm
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EvilWarChief666's avatar
Such a badass looking creature.

By the way, I am really liking this Kairegorn lore. Did you create it? If so, Kudos!!!!!