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This is my first submission for the 100 theme challenge for the section of "Introduction"
This is the first time I've ever created/submitted this character, who was inspired by a combination of my love of researching Ancient Gods and =snapesnogger 's own Naga artwork of Red Venom.

The main basis of this character and the characters to follow was in Aztec Myths and Gods. King Coatl is my rendition of the god Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered (Plumed) Serpent. I also created him because of how =snapesnogger 's realm of Red Venom inspired me to take on a Naga storyline basing the characters on Aztec Gods and legends of those Gods. Naturally, I added my own twists to the old traditional stories and molded it into something of my own tragic tale, but the basis remains true to my research. For the snake bodies, I was trying to be culturally and regionally correct, since the Aztecs were based in Central/Latin/South America regions, so I based them off the greater snakes of the region, mostly constrictors. Anyhoo, here's the Bio I built up for King Coatl, and his Naga Tribe:

Name: King Coatl (means "Serpent King”)
Eyes: Emerald Green
Hair: Jet Black
Skin: Redish Tan,
Snake Body: Brown Anaconda
Occupation: King of the Nagual (Pronounced “Na-Hall”), Shaman King
Family: Coatl has a twin brother named Tez ([link] ) and a younger sister named Petatl([link] ).
Likes: Things he finds and deems to be “beautiful”
Dislikes: Defiance, Rebellion, Humans

Known throughout Naga cultures as the great Shaman King of the South Jungle Region, King Coatl and his tribe; the Nagual, lived deep in the jungles, isolated and shrouded mystery to the rest of the known Naga World and most human kind. Most of what was known came from old stories and legends passed down by generations of traveling Nagas who claimed to have passed through King Coatl’s domain. No humans have ever emerged from the southern Jungle alive to speak of their encounters.
Some of the stories of his origin claim that King Coatl is one of the last remaining ancient Naga Kings. Others speak of how he used his shaman magic to summon a torrential rain storm to save his people from a raging fire that humans had set to their jungle. One great story tells of how he summoned the spirit of the Heavenly Serpent to destroy a city of humans who threatened to sacrifice Naga children. Some say King Coatl himself was worshiped as a God by humans. Such tales are merely viewed as speculation and folklore by most common races.

Personality: He is very narcissistic and is obsessed over whether or not something is “beautiful”. He is strict and strong willed, and a strong warrior, despite his benign display. He lives atop the temple pyramid of the Heavenly Serpent, where he watches and guards the entire city from the great heights (this is also a ritual belief that the king is a guardian, much like the Goddess).
To his people, he is their most renowned Regent and hallowed follower of the Heavenly Serpent, to whom his sister is the high priestess to. Under his reign his people have driven out all human inhabitants, and conquered the neighboring beasts of the Southern Jungle. King Coatl ordered that his people capture some of the indigenous Giant Trapdoor Tarantulas and had them placed as special pets in the city square for special purposes.
He is an idol to his people, and revered as a just ruler with a swift hand to punish invaders and rebels. Should any human venture beyond the border of the north and south regions, a swift and deadly action is taken by the tribe nagas, some humans are taken alive back to their city, but none ever escape from the southern jungle. When humans are brought before him, he makes swift judgment and sends them to die. Human females are sent to be sacrificed to the Heavenly Serpent, and Human Males are put to public feeding in the City’s center square arena, where the giant tarantulas dwell in their burrows. Should a fellow Naga insight rebellion amongst his people, King Coatl is swift to “remove” such problems. What becomes of the rebels is unknown to the people. They just seem to disappear. Some think his methods can be a bit harsh, but he justifies his actions when he preaches that the results always keep the peace in the city and good Nagas can sleep safely, and the people support him.

Away from the eyes of his people, lays a darker persona, one of pure sadistic and cruel pleasure. As a young Naga destined for the throne, he grew spoiled and his mind became fascinated with devious ideas of killing and causing great physical and mental suffering. Mere thoughts of it began to manifest in a lustful pleasure as he grew. Coatl’s father was displeased with his heir’s vanity and did not get along at all with the crown prince. Once, in a fit of rage, Coatl’s father struck his across his beautiful face. After the initial shock, Coatl merely replied coldly;
“You will come to regret that touch, Father.”
One day, Coatl returned from a hunt alone and injured. He claimed he and his father were ambushed by humans and they had killed the King. Some of his people suspected that Coatl had killed his own father while out on the hunt, but none had been present to have witnessed the King’s demise. His people crowned their new king, and under his order, attacked the human village he claimed had killed his father. No human was left alive and the village was burned to the ground.
*Possibly more info to come!*

The Nagual (Pronounced: "Na-Hall")
The Nagual tribe themselves are a legendary Shaman race of Nagas, well known for their rites, spells, medicines and magics. They are a peaceful tribe and did not wage war on other Nagas. They live deep in the southern jungle, so obtaining a favor from them was a risky journey wrought with peril throughout the jungle. But because the jungle is rich with natural herbs and resources, the Nagual could find no better grounds to build their Shamanic city. Nagas who did manage to journey to the Nagual city were usually greeted with open hospitality and grace. They were friendly and willing to help their Naga brethren from any region, and would even grant them safe passage out of the jungle by guiding them to its edge. Any hostiles that would enter their region would usually suffer a painful death, or are taken prisoner by the Nagual.
Even though they are a race of shamans, they are also great warriors, utilizing their shamanic skills into their tactics. Magics and traps were used primarily, but they were quite proficient in using poison darts, archery, knives, swords and spears. Their best soldiers were their Tree Archers, who would lay in wait in the jungle canopy and launch a shower of arrows onto their enemies below.
*Also more info to come! ^_^*

The Nagual worship three main Gods;
•Malinal, The Heavenly Serpent, Godess of Snakes and Magics (Sorcery)
-Worshiped as the guardian of the city. Highest renowned deity.
-Celebrated with female human sacrifices, and ceremonial dancing.
-Is served by a convent of celibate Priestesses.
-The King lives atop the temple pyramid.

•Camax, The Flame Viper, God of War and Fire
Worshiped mainly by warriors for courage, wisdom, and strength.
-Celebrated with burning offerings of human males.
-Songs of war and the beating of drums are performed by the Priests.
-The king’s brother lives atop the temple pyramid.

•Cihua,The Ophidian Mother, Goddess of Creation
-Worshiped mainly by females as the protector of mothers, children, and fertility.
-Celebrated with offerings of harvest and flowers.
-Blessings of offspring and new families are performed in her temple.

p.s. I haven't yet come up with a name for his tribe's city, so I am open for suggestions. More characters are to come! ^_^

Red Venom and its characters are © to &

Description
was my inspiration for this pic! Check her out!
This is my first submission for the 100 theme challenge for the section of "Introduction"
This is the first time I've ever created/submitted this character, who was inspired by a combination of my love of researching Ancient Gods and =snapesnogger 's own Naga artwork of Red Venom.

The main basis of this character and the characters to follow was in Aztec Myths and Gods. King Coatl is my rendition of the god Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered (Plumed) Serpent. I also created him because of how =snapesnogger 's realm of Red Venom inspired me to take on a Naga storyline basing the characters on Aztec Gods and legends of those Gods. Naturally, I added my own twists to the old traditional stories and molded it into something of my own tragic tale, but the basis remains true to my research. For the snake bodies, I was trying to be culturally and regionally correct, since the Aztecs were based in Central/Latin/South America regions, so I based them off the greater snakes of the region, mostly constrictors. Anyhoo, here's the Bio I built up for King Coatl, and his Naga Tribe:

Name: King Coatl (means "Serpent King”)
Eyes: Emerald Green
Hair: Jet Black
Skin: Redish Tan,
Snake Body: Brown Anaconda
Occupation: King of the Nagual (Pronounced “Na-Hall”), Shaman King
Family: Coatl has a twin brother named Tez ([link] ) and a younger sister named Petatl([link] ).
Likes: Things he finds and deems to be “beautiful”
Dislikes: Defiance, Rebellion, Humans

Known throughout Naga cultures as the great Shaman King of the South Jungle Region, King Coatl and his tribe; the Nagual, lived deep in the jungles, isolated and shrouded mystery to the rest of the known Naga World and most human kind. Most of what was known came from old stories and legends passed down by generations of traveling Nagas who claimed to have passed through King Coatl’s domain. No humans have ever emerged from the southern Jungle alive to speak of their encounters.
Some of the stories of his origin claim that King Coatl is one of the last remaining ancient Naga Kings. Others speak of how he used his shaman magic to summon a torrential rain storm to save his people from a raging fire that humans had set to their jungle. One great story tells of how he summoned the spirit of the Heavenly Serpent to destroy a city of humans who threatened to sacrifice Naga children. Some say King Coatl himself was worshiped as a God by humans. Such tales are merely viewed as speculation and folklore by most common races.

Personality: He is very narcissistic and is obsessed over whether or not something is “beautiful”. He is strict and strong willed, and a strong warrior, despite his benign display. He lives atop the temple pyramid of the Heavenly Serpent, where he watches and guards the entire city from the great heights (this is also a ritual belief that the king is a guardian, much like the Goddess).
To his people, he is their most renowned Regent and hallowed follower of the Heavenly Serpent, to whom his sister is the high priestess to. Under his reign his people have driven out all human inhabitants, and conquered the neighboring beasts of the Southern Jungle. King Coatl ordered that his people capture some of the indigenous Giant Trapdoor Tarantulas and had them placed as special pets in the city square for special purposes.
He is an idol to his people, and revered as a just ruler with a swift hand to punish invaders and rebels. Should any human venture beyond the border of the north and south regions, a swift and deadly action is taken by the tribe nagas, some humans are taken alive back to their city, but none ever escape from the southern jungle. When humans are brought before him, he makes swift judgment and sends them to die. Human females are sent to be sacrificed to the Heavenly Serpent, and Human Males are put to public feeding in the City’s center square arena, where the giant tarantulas dwell in their burrows. Should a fellow Naga insight rebellion amongst his people, King Coatl is swift to “remove” such problems. What becomes of the rebels is unknown to the people. They just seem to disappear. Some think his methods can be a bit harsh, but he justifies his actions when he preaches that the results always keep the peace in the city and good Nagas can sleep safely, and the people support him.

Away from the eyes of his people, lays a darker persona, one of pure sadistic and cruel pleasure. As a young Naga destined for the throne, he grew spoiled and his mind became fascinated with devious ideas of killing and causing great physical and mental suffering. Mere thoughts of it began to manifest in a lustful pleasure as he grew. Coatl’s father was displeased with his heir’s vanity and did not get along at all with the crown prince. Once, in a fit of rage, Coatl’s father struck his across his beautiful face. After the initial shock, Coatl merely replied coldly;
“You will come to regret that touch, Father.”
One day, Coatl returned from a hunt alone and injured. He claimed he and his father were ambushed by humans and they had killed the King. Some of his people suspected that Coatl had killed his own father while out on the hunt, but none had been present to have witnessed the King’s demise. His people crowned their new king, and under his order, attacked the human village he claimed had killed his father. No human was left alive and the village was burned to the ground.
*Possibly more info to come!*

The Nagual (Pronounced: "Na-Hall")
The Nagual tribe themselves are a legendary Shaman race of Nagas, well known for their rites, spells, medicines and magics. They are a peaceful tribe and did not wage war on other Nagas. They live deep in the southern jungle, so obtaining a favor from them was a risky journey wrought with peril throughout the jungle. But because the jungle is rich with natural herbs and resources, the Nagual could find no better grounds to build their Shamanic city. Nagas who did manage to journey to the Nagual city were usually greeted with open hospitality and grace. They were friendly and willing to help their Naga brethren from any region, and would even grant them safe passage out of the jungle by guiding them to its edge. Any hostiles that would enter their region would usually suffer a painful death, or are taken prisoner by the Nagual.
Even though they are a race of shamans, they are also great warriors, utilizing their shamanic skills into their tactics. Magics and traps were used primarily, but they were quite proficient in using poison darts, archery, knives, swords and spears. Their best soldiers were their Tree Archers, who would lay in wait in the jungle canopy and launch a shower of arrows onto their enemies below.
*Also more info to come! ^_^*

The Nagual worship three main Gods;
•Malinal, The Heavenly Serpent, Godess of Snakes and Magics (Sorcery)
-Worshiped as the guardian of the city. Highest renowned deity.
-Celebrated with female human sacrifices, and ceremonial dancing.
-Is served by a convent of celibate Priestesses.
-The King lives atop the temple pyramid.

•Camax, The Flame Viper, God of War and Fire
Worshiped mainly by warriors for courage, wisdom, and strength.
-Celebrated with burning offerings of human males.
-Songs of war and the beating of drums are performed by the Priests.
-The king’s brother lives atop the temple pyramid.

•Cihua,The Ophidian Mother, Goddess of Creation
-Worshiped mainly by females as the protector of mothers, children, and fertility.
-Celebrated with offerings of harvest and flowers.
-Blessings of offspring and new families are performed in her temple.

p.s. I haven't yet come up with a name for his tribe's city, so I am open for suggestions. More characters are to come! ^_^

Red Venom and its characters are © to &