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Szin-Ka Dominion
Population: Large
Lizardfolk 68% Tabaxi 22% Yuan-Ti 6% Other 4% Information
Laws Strict Wealth Modest Government Theocracy Civil Unrest Low Aligned Almera Resources Medium Magic High Danger Medium
The Szin-Ka Dominion has flourished for centuries, with cities and towns spread throughout the mystical expanse of the Umbra Heart Jungle. Their capital city, Szu-Zi, stands as the heart of the Dominion, while the second-largest city, Szi-Ku, thrives as a major center of culture and trade.
At the core of Szin-Ka life is their devotion to the Great World Tree, which lies at the center of the jungle. The lizardfolk believe that the tree’s vast network of roots connects all living beings, binding them to the jungle and to one another. The World Tree provides them with food, medicinal plants, and the rich life that sustains their civilization. In return, the lizardfolk listen to the tree’s wisdom.
A council of revered Priests has been chosen to commune with the World Tree, interpreting its will and guiding the Dominion according to its whispers. The priests rule not as monarchs but as conduits of the tree’s ancient knowledge, ensuring that the Dominion remains in harmony with nature.
The lands of the Szin-Ka Dominion are steeped in magic, and the dense jungle is home to strange and powerful creatures. The Dominion is renowned for its skilled and wise Druids, who harness the natural magic of the jungle to protect and preserve the land. Respect for nature is a sacred principle among the lizardfolk. Every hunt is approached with reverence, and they are careful to use every part of the animal to honor its sacrifice.
When a lizardfolk dies, it is tradition to return their body to the roots of the World Tree as fertilizer. In death, they become one with the jungle, their essence flowing through the roots and joining the eternal cycle of life. For the people of the Szin-Ka Dominion, this connection to the tree is not just faith—it is the foundation of their existence.