Snakes are a common sight in Achaea found in many parts of the world. They are found in a variety of locations and are also part of a number of different quests.
Snakes around Sapience
The following is a list of locations of snakes and their species within Sapience. (Note: Voyria (V) Loki (L))
- Mhojave desert ~ rattlesnakes, sidewinders (See also: Concoctions)
- Sirrocians ~ Tree snakes (V)
- Belladona’s Keep ~ Marsh vipers (V)
- Shala-Khulia ~ Rainbow boa (L)
- Barony of Dun Valley ~ water snakes, poisonous snakes
- Lupine Hunting Grounds ~ Horned snakes, black ebony snakes, pythons (L), vipers (L)
Loyals
Most known as loyals of those of the Serpentlord class as part of the skillset of subterfuge.
Each Guild or House has a different species of snake. All of them afflict with Loki.
- Naga ~ death adders
- The Cult of the Serpent Lords ~ green eye lash vipers
- Dawnstriders ~ mottled desert asps
- Shadowsnakes ~ black cobras
- Rogues ~ brown-grey rattlesnakes
Religion
The Python plays a prominent role in the Order of Vengeance. The Divine symbol of Keresis, Goddess of Vengeance is a sword pointing down with a large python twisting around the blade and a crow perched upon the pommel. This is emphasis is further shown in Her shrines. She also owns a pet python named Pytho.
Similarly, the Divine symbol of Ourania, Goddess of the Moon is that of a waxing crescent Moon surrounded by seven Stars, above a Tree of crystal with a white Python wrapped about its trunk on a field of black.
Likewise the symbols of Indrani, Lady of Sin include a hooded serpent.