Nalarian

Nalarians are one of the six Races that populate Tellura.

Nalarians are a race reptilian in appearance, who have earned the misstrust of most of Tellura through the deviousness and often times dangerous experimentation with the techmaturgical elements of the world. They are tolerated due to the large amount of techmo they have developed and shared (often accidentally) with the rest of the world. Though prideful and even arrogent, they are extremely friendly and a bit manic, at times having difficulty focussing on any one thing for more than a little while.

Appearance
Nalarians are short and springy, with digitigrade legs and a long tail making them able to leap great distances. They have large eyes dominated by the pupil witch allows them to see clearly in the darkest places. Large, colorful frills sprout from the tops of their heads and descend part way down their neck. Their skin usually a dark chromatic color with strips or spots in various places. Despite being often reffered to as lizards, they are actually mammals with smooth rubbery skin. More often than not they will have some sort of body modification enabling them to interface with techmo more precisely. These are often expensive, and a point of pride.

History
In the days of the Post Awakening, Nalarians were some of the first to poke and prod at the Orm and Aces found throughout the world. They were then ones who first began trying to breach the Barrier, and they were the ones who first began exploring the Amalgam in great detail, their bold tactics resulting, of course, in many grusome casualties. They laid claim to a large Ace very early in Tellura's history and made it into Mechanica, their home city. During the Doom War they supported the other races with prototype airships and seige weaponry.

Their experiments have a history of going poorly for people in the vicinity and as such much of their research has been moved to Mechanica and remote laboratories. Three events are of particular note: Zeik's Mistake, the Sleeper War and more recently the creation and spread of Mana Engines

Culture
Nalarains are driven by a pursuit of knowledge at any cost. Their culture is based around self improvement and pretty much obligates one to the teaching of others.

Abilities
Spring Tail - This ability allows Nalarians to leap large distances. It has no mana cost, but it does have an eight second cool down period. You don't want to pull a muscle! It's often more effective if you jump right before you use it.

NightEye - Nalarian's huge eyes are sensitive to thermal radiation as well as regular light. This allows them to see clearly even in the darkest places. It has no mana cost or cooldown, with a 2 minute duration. Just don't stare at lava for too long.