Lustrare River Valley

With Slann StarGazer Ka’ Rapixca stuck within his own mind, the ancient Star Seer Itzli-Citlalli was forced to take a more direct approach to leadership beyond his normal capacities. The Seer and his most trusted advisor Star Priest Tak’to would form the Lustrated Temple Host, discover The Lustrare River Valley in Ghyran and construct the Temple City of Tlacopan. The Lustrated Temple Host is ruled by powerful Star Seers and Star Priests, with their Legions they capture Chaos beasts and monsters, cleansed they are turned against their former masters. The capital city of  Tlacopan (meaning “florid plant on flat ground”) is the main trade hub and military power in the valley, with loose alliances aimed against outsiders the Temple Host lives in relative peace with the inhabitants of the valley. 

The Lustrated Temple Host (also known as the Lustrare Empire) is the heart of the Culchan Constellation, stretching out across Ghyran and Ghur primarily, they have recently started taking territory in Ulgu. No matter the Mortal Realm the mission is always the same: Restore the Natural Order, Bring Honor to Tzunki and the Great Plan and bring forth the Great Purification of Chaos.

Known Allies:

The Burning Moons Star Host –  Starborne are the true allies to the Lustrated Temple Host. The only Seraphon that come from a Temple Ship that have Coalesced within them, they are an elite force from the stars who bring fear to any realm as foes are tactically and mercilessly slaughtered. Where fighting is the fiercest the Burning Moons are dropped down in rays of glorious light that blind the foe as claw, fangs and giant monsters are unleashed upon the battlefield. Often the cause of breaking a stalemate, the legions of this Star Host are a tactical hit squad.

Huron-Lustrare Tribal confederacy

Leader: High Empress Kara, 

Capital: Ta’was

A loose confederacy of human valley tribes, these peoples make up the native human population within the valley. A Warrior-Matriarchy Society the women control everyday life of the Confederacy and also all major decisions regarding war, diplomacy and other politics. The men of the tribes are expected to hunt and provide for the village families, in times of war they are called upon to join the ranks of the elite warrior women caste. The Tribes, especially those of the northern and western regions of the valley, are naturally gifted with navigating not only the mighty Lustrare river and marshes but also the Great Green Swamp. Although cautious and sometimes hostile to outsiders, the village of Oscoda which resides Between Tlacopan and It’lit is known to have guides and mercenaries for hire.

In the southern region the Huron-Lustrare tribes are nearly unmatched on the open Evergrowth Plains, masters of riding the feared and favored mounts of the tribal peoples: Razor-Beaks, Giant flightless birds.

Large Herbivore that is commonly found in herds in the Evergrowth Plains and surrounding jungles, these mostly quadrupedal animals can stand up on their powerful hind legs and kick with their hooved front limbs. Known distinctively by their large Crest on their head, these crests not only are how they communicate but also offer a defense against predators such as Carnosaurs when in small to large
herds. When presented with a threat the males of the herd will form a line between them and the females and offspring and begin calling out. Each call is louder than 20 ram horn calls, all threats in front of the sound wave effectively have their brain raddled and they are forced to retreat or risk severe brain damage or death.

The Huron-Lustrare peoples who live on the plains have learned how to domesticate these animals and use them as war mounts along with the Razor Beaks. As they charge into battle their mounts create an offensive sound barrier that breaks battle lines before the impact of the charge has even happened.

Carnosaurs are large apex predators that have terrorized the darkness of the jungles since the valley’s creation. Considered by many as the ultimate hunter, with some growing nearly two stories tall, these massive reptilian beasts are powerfully built and highly aggressive creatures, with long, muscular hind limbs and a heavy tail that is used to balance its enlarged and powerful skull. Only a few other predators are even with these mighty predators.

Their shortened forelimbs and sharp claws are ideal for locking hold of prey, allowing the Carnosaur to better line up its most destructive attack; Carnosaurs have massive jaws, their gaping mouths filled with dagger-like death. Their bite can hack through huge chunks of flesh on larger prey, and by twisting its thick, muscular neck, a Carnosaur can simply rip its quarry apart piece by bloody piece. Having tasted blood, a Carnosaur is at its most deadly, for it enters a state of savage bloodlust — biting and tearing at any living creature, sometimes slaughtering its gory way through entire herds of giant reptilian without pause. Such is what they were bred to become, for the primordial jungles of only spares the strongest and most ferocious of monsters, whilst the weak are simply left to be eaten by those seeking to consume flesh.

Reaching nearly the same size as a Carnosaur, the twin-tailed Troglodons are mighty creatures which spend most of their time in the many marshes along the river system and within The Great Green Swamp. Although mostly blind, they rely on other, not-yet understood, methods to locate their prey, their long, whisker-like appendages guiding them unerringly through the dense jungle and swamps.

Lurking amongst the fallen trees and thick algae the Troglodon will wait patiently for an unsuspecting victim. Once a victim is located, the Troglodon will attempt to catch it in its toxic jaws, but if this is not possible, it will instead spit its highly-corrosive venom at the prey, the resultant sizzle from the fluid meeting flesh guiding the beast in for the kill.

Their shortened forelimbs and sharp claws are ideal for locking hold of prey, allowing the Carnosaur to better line up its most destructive attack; Carnosaurs have massive jaws, their gaping mouths filled with dagger-like death. Their bite can hack through huge chunks of flesh on larger prey, and by twisting its thick, muscular neck, a Carnosaur can simply rip its quarry apart piece by bloody piece. Having tasted blood, a Carnosaur is at its most deadly, for it enters a state of savage bloodlust — biting and tearing at any living creature, sometimes slaughtering its gory way through entire herds of giant reptilian without pause. Such is what they were bred to become, for the primordial jungles of only spares the strongest and most ferocious of monsters, whilst the weak are simply left to be eaten by those seeking to consume flesh.

Unique to The Lustrare River Valley and the continent of Maz’Talik these medium sized reptiles are related to the Stegadon. Countless generations of breeding Stegadons lead the Lustrated Temple Host to infuse life magic into their Stegadon eggs, hurrying the evolutionary process. Thick Plates of diamond tough bone grow from the beasts back, a large thagomizer with a blade like tip can cut through trees and flesh alike with ease, on its shoulder blades and hips large spikes grow outwards. Though smaller than Stegadons, Ridge-Backs are more intelligent and have a better temperament allowing for better and safer training by skinks for war.

Sporting a long, sinuous, snake-like body, a dragon-like head and massive feathered wings, the Coatl is more than an unlikely accident of evolution. The Coatl are powerful manipulators of the Winds of Magic, and are said to have the power to alter the jungle around them

Larger than a draft horse, sporting rough pointed hair that acts as armor, and large
spiraled horns, these horses are unique to the continent and have flourished since entering the plains of the river valley. Large in size and with their natural armor the humans of Spring Hills Village have made great use of them since domesticating a large herd over generations.

Razordons are a species of thorny predatory reptiles whose whole body is covered with an
array of large, barded spines — hardened spikes made of bone that project menacingly out of their bodies. As a defensive protection, this razor-sharp body armour serves to deter all but the most determined of creatures, and even the most monstrous of the valley’s many apex predators will think twice before attacking a Razordon. Razordons are most commonly found in the swampy alcoves that jot out from the Lustrare river and along the river itself.

Ancient Razordons – The largest and oldest of their kin, these Razordons are known to stalk the open
plains

Propelled by four thickly muscled legs and a powerful tail, Salamanders are swift-moving creatures whether on land or in water. Salamanders are voracious hunters, and their favoured method of catching prey is to swiftly close the distance, moving through underbrush or even submerged under water. Once within range, they launch a burst of highly corrosive liquid from their gullets, a substance so volatile that it bursts into flames upon contact with the air. Found along the Lustrare river and its tributaries, they are also found in.

Ancient Salamanders – The Largest and oldest of their kin, these Salamanders are often found in the hot desert near the Temple of Chotec.

Although they share the same characteristics of other Cold Ones known to the Seraphon, those found in the Lustrare River Valley and used by the Lustrated Temple Host have feathers on both their heads and tails, adding to the exotic look.

Large distant relatives of the Terradon and Ripperdactyl, they are sometimes seen fighting Carnosaurs over carcasses or dropping prey to their deaths from high above the ground. Nesting high in the mountains they patrol the valley during the morning and late evenings, during midday they are often found walking the jungle floor eating fruits or small animals.

Only found in the Blade-Tooth Mountains, this large muscular cat is all but silent as it stalks its unknowing prey. Armed with razor sharp teeth the size of daggers, 6 inch claws and snow-white fur with green patches to blend in with the snow-covered pine forests make them deadly and near impossible to see. These mountain predators hunt the large rams, deer and travelers that find themselves in these unforgiving territories of the Blade Tooth.

Razor Beaks, or Culchan, are large flightless birds with powerful legs and a powerful beak that is able to crush bone with ease, on average around 10 feet tall with the larger males reaching up to 14 feet tall.

Although both the males and females are mostly tans, browns and whites, the males sport large
plumage of vibrant greens, blues, purples and rarely pinks and blacks. These colorful feathers are used for mating displays, threat displays and are highly sought after by both the Seraphon and tribal peoples of the valley. Highly territorial, these Apex predators stalk the large herds of the plains targeting the Giant Horses, Parasauradons and other migrating creatures. Only the rare Carnosaur that ventures to the plains from the jungles or large Horned one packs are natural rivals of these powerful avian predators.

Near the size of a Stardrake, the Lustrigryph is a creature of pure life energy with natural purification and regenerative powers. Being able to harness the natural magics of Ghyran, specifically the Lustrum Node, a Lustrigryph is nearly immortal and heals as fast as it is injured; only powerful death magic or Nurgles corruption is able to wound it severely enough to slow the regeneration. These highly intelligent animals are deathly loyal. Raised as a hatchling, a Lustrigryph bonds to their priest in a magic and mind binding link. Although able to eat meat, the Lustrigryph prefers the large melons that grow from the Tarbri Tree or the large watermelons that grow throughout the valley.

 Large elongated forest and river dwelling Turtle-Dragons, these creatures are territorial and create large dugouts along river beds up to half a mile deep. Larger than a Stegadon and with a shell that is only rivaled by a Bastiladon, the Ayotekuliadon has few natural predators, the tribal humans being their main threat.

A colossal crocodile large enough to prey on Stegadons.

The light loving creature that the Troglodon evolved from, fast and intelligent but not very strong compared to its larger cousin. About the size of a cold one but sports a large circular frill for a threat display, making it seem larger.

With a large green widened head, a brown craggy body, this venomous viper twists into palm trees and blends in, the cause of many travelers deaths. One of many venomous snakes of the valley.