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	Unconfirmed accounts claim that Sauro-Taru were seen in the Barrier Range as late as A.Y. 1787. If the creatures migrated across the mountains, they could easily be alive and well in the uninhabited territory of the former [[Marcon Alliance]].		Unconfirmed accounts claim that Sauro-Taru were seen in the Barrier Range as late as A.Y. 1787. If the creatures migrated across the mountains, they could easily be alive and well in the uninhabited territory of the former [[Marcon Alliance]].

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	Unconfirmed accounts claim that Sauro-Taru were seen in the Barrier Range as late as A.Y. 1787. If the creatures migrated across the mountains, they could easily be alive and well in the uninhabited territory of the former Marcon Alliance.		Unconfirmed accounts claim that Sauro-Taru were seen in the Barrier Range as late as A.Y. 1787. If the creatures migrated across the mountains, they could easily be alive and well in the uninhabited territory of the former [[Marcon Alliance]].

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	The Sauro-Taru(lit "Lizard People") were a race of semi-~~sentient~~ reptilian creatures that inhabited the [[Greater Continent]] during the [[Mage Wars]] and into the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]].		The Sauro-Taru (lit. "Lizard People") were a race of semi-sapient reptilian creatures that inhabited the [[Greater Continent]] during the [[Mage Wars]] and into the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]].

	==Physical Description==		==Physical Description==
	The Sauro-Taru were large, lizard-like creatures. Covered in scales, they were usually light or dark green, but sometimes blue or even brown on color. They ~~Are~~ generally considered bipedal, but could ~~use their arms and moved~~ very quickly as quadrupeds. They possessed ~~opossable~~ thumbs and were quite dexterous.		The Sauro-Taru were large, lizard-like creatures. Covered in scales, they were usually light or dark green, but sometimes blue or even brown on color. They are generally considered bipedal, but could move very quickly as quadrupeds. They possessed opposable thumbs and were quite dexterous.

	~~They are often~~ said to be amphibious. Sauro-Taru can swim and are able to hold their breath for extended periods(believed ~~to be~~ up to an hour), but ~~they do not have the ability to actually breath~~ water.		Often said to be amphibious, Sauro-Taru can swim and are able to hold their breath for extended periods (believed up to an hour), but cannot breathe water.

	===Diet===		===Diet===
	Most contemporary accounts of the Sauro-Taru ~~point to~~ them ~~being~~ omnivorous, with some even claiming they were carnivores. However, modern studies of Sauro-Taru remains have concluded that they were ~~in fact~~ herbivores. They subsisted primarily on crops grown by humans, which the Sauro-Taru would then steal. They were not adept gatherers, and thus could barely survive ~~when not living near~~ cultivated farmlands.		Most contemporary accounts of the Sauro-Taru make them omnivorous, with some even claiming they were carnivores. However, modern studies of Sauro-Taru remains have concluded that they were herbivores. They subsisted primarily on crops grown by humans, which the Sauro-Taru would then steal. They were not adept gatherers, and thus could barely survive distant from cultivated farmlands.

	It is believed that the omnivore conclusion was ~~made~~ based on observations: Sauro-Taru were frequently seen killing other animals, even fish in their territory, and would always attack humans on sight. ~~However, no confirmed~~ accounts ~~indicate~~ that they ~~actually~~ ate the meat.		It is believed that the omnivore conclusion was based on observations that Sauro-Taru were frequently seen killing other animals, even fish in their territory, and would always attack humans on sight. No accounts confirm that they ate the meat.

	===Intelligence===		===Intelligence===
	They were created artificially through magic, probably ~~for use~~ as foot soldiers, and as such had high, though limited intelligence. They are capable of adapting and learning to an extent, and have a limited spoken language. It is thought that they may have a written language in the form of crude pictograms, but ~~none of the~~ pictograms have ever been accurately ascribed to them.		They were created artificially through magic, probably as foot soldiers, and as such had high-though-limited intelligence. They are capable of adapting and learning to an extent, and have a limited spoken language. It is thought that they may have a written language in the form of crude pictograms, but no pictograms have ever been accurately ascribed to them.

	==Culture==		==Culture==
	Sauro-Taru lived in large groups called Colonies. They would build primitive raised huts ~~out~~ of sticks and mud, and ~~were able to construct~~ crude tools and weapons. They could weave baskets, and even had a(now lost) technique ~~for~~ rendering them water-tight. Where metal was available, they ~~showed an ability~~ to ~~craft it into~~ knives and spears(though they could not refine metal themselves). They could also make stone points.		Sauro-Taru lived in large groups called Colonies. They would build primitive raised huts of sticks and mud, and constructed crude tools and weapons. They could weave baskets, and even had a (now lost) technique of rendering them water-tight. Where (refined) metal was available, they were known to make knives and spears (though they could not refine the metal themselves). They could also make stone points.

	===Religion===		===Religion===
	Sauro-Taru ~~are known to have practiced some form of religion. They~~ had a ceremonial lifestyle, and were observed to construct shrines and carry out ~~various~~ rituals. Unlike Viverren, the Sauro-Taru possessed no known magic. ~~Since~~ their language was never interpreted, the ~~name~~ of their god or gods is unknown, and the exact nature of these ceremonies remains a mystery. Modern scholars have theorized that this practice was likely ~~some sort of~~ offering to their original creators~~, however~~ this is pure conjecture.		Sauro-Taru had a ceremonial lifestyle, and were observed to construct shrines and carry out rituals. Unlike Viverren (see main article), the Sauro-Taru possessed no known magic. Because their language was never interpreted, the names of their god or gods is unknown, and the exact nature of these ceremonies remains a mystery. Modern scholars have theorized that this practice was likely in offering to their original creators; but this is pure conjecture.

	==History==		==History==
	Sauro-Taru were created artificially during the [[Mage Wars]], probably during the early [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]. ~~Much like~~ the [[Viverren]], they were used as low-grade soldiers ~~by various groups~~, ~~cannon fodder that were~~ easy to train and cheap to replace. ~~However, by~~ the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period\|Intermediate Period]] they had largely become ~~nuisance creatures, inhabiting areas~~ around cities and villages. Famously, the [[Marcon Alliance]] would release swarms of Sauro-Taru around enemy settlements~~, however~~ this ~~tactic~~ was ~~widely inneffective~~, as a ten year old with a sharpened stick could usually defeat of Sauro-Taru, and most villagers were adept at killing them.		Sauro-Taru were created artificially during the [[Mage Wars]], probably during the early [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]. Like the [[Viverren]], they were used by various factions as low-grade soldiers, easy to train and cheap to replace (also, possibly to specialize in raiding enemy foodstuffs). By the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period\|Intermediate Period]] they had largely become nuisances around cities and villages. Famously, the [[Marcon Alliance]] would release swarms of Sauro-Taru around enemy settlements; but this was ineffective, as a ten-year-old with a sharpened stick could usually defeat a Sauro-Taru, and most villagers were adept at killing them.

	During the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]], Sauro-Taru were found mostly along the [[Barrier Range]] and along rivers of the [[Agras Plain]], ~~the~~ the [[Sword Coast]]. They were seldom seen ~~inland,~~ away from reliable water sources. Usually they inhabited areas around cities and villages, or even lived in sewers when ~~these were~~ available. Many stories tell of ~~epic~~ battles between the Sauro-Taru and equally uninteligent [[Viverren]].		During the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]], Sauro-Taru were found mostly along the [[Barrier Range]] and along rivers of the [[Agras Plain]], and along the [[Sword Coast]]. They were seldom seen away from reliable water sources. Usually they inhabited areas around cities and villages, or even lived in sewers when available. Many stories tell of battles between the Sauro-Taru and equally uninteligent [[Viverren]].

	By the early [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], Sauro-Taru had been classified as a nuisance animal, and private citizens were urged to hunt ~~down~~ and slaughter them. As Sauro-Taru hunting had been a common ~~passtime~~ during the Mage Wars, the people had little trouble seeing to it. The delibrate hunting, combined with urban expansion and the use growing use of pesticides, led to the extinction of the Sauro-Taru by [[A.Y.]] 1231.		By the early [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], Sauro-Taru had been classified as a nuisance animal, and private citizens were urged to hunt and slaughter them. As Sauro-Taru hunting had been a common pass-time during the Mage Wars, the people had little trouble seeing to it. The delibrate hunting, combined with urban expansion and the use growing use of pesticides, led to the extinction of the Sauro-Taru by [[A.Y.]] 1231.

	===Preservation===		===Preservation===
	Numerous examples of Sauro-Taru were preserved either by ~~taxedermie~~ or with ~~the use of~~ chemical fixing agents and very large jars. Artifacts from their colonies, and even whole nests~~. Many examples~~ were still available for study well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age]]. No live specimens were ever kept in captivity.		Numerous examples of Sauro-Taru were preserved either by taxidermy or with chemical fixing agents and very large jars. Artifacts from their colonies, and even whole nests, were still available for study well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age]]. No live specimens were ever kept in captivity.

	===Possible Survival===		===Possible Survival===
	Unconfirmed accounts claim that Sauro-Taru were seen in the Barrier Range as late as A.Y. 1787. If the creatures migrated across the mountains, they could easily be alive and well in the uninhabited territory of the ~~formed~~ Marcon Alliance.		Unconfirmed accounts claim that Sauro-Taru were seen in the Barrier Range as late as A.Y. 1787. If the creatures migrated across the mountains, they could easily be alive and well in the uninhabited territory of the former Marcon Alliance.

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The Sauro-Taru(lit "Lizard People") were a race of semi-sentient reptilian creatures that inhabited the [[Greater Continent]] during the [[Mage Wars]] and into the [[Ages#The Golden Age|Golden Age]].

==Physical Description==
The Sauro-Taru were large, lizard-like creatures. Covered in scales, they were usually light or dark green, but sometimes blue or even brown on color. They Are generally considered bipedal, but could use their arms and moved very quickly as quadrupeds. They possessed opossable thumbs and were quite dexterous.

They are often said to be amphibious. Sauro-Taru can swim and are able to hold their breath for extended periods(believed to be up to an hour), but they do not have the ability to actually breath water.

===Diet===
Most contemporary accounts of the Sauro-Taru point to them being omnivorous, with some even claiming they were carnivores. However, modern studies of Sauro-Taru remains have concluded that they were in fact herbivores. They subsisted primarily on crops grown by humans, which the Sauro-Taru would then steal. They were not adept gatherers, and thus could barely survive when not living near cultivated farmlands.

It is believed that the omnivore conclusion was made based on observations: Sauro-Taru were frequently seen killing other animals, even fish in their territory, and would always attack humans on sight. However, no confirmed accounts indicate that they actually ate the meat.

===Intelligence===
They were created artificially through magic, probably for use as foot soldiers, and as such had high, though limited intelligence. They are capable of adapting and learning to an extent, and have a limited spoken language. It is thought that they may have a written language in the form of crude pictograms, but none of the pictograms have ever been accurately ascribed to them.

==Culture==
Sauro-Taru lived in large groups called Colonies. They would build primitive raised huts out of sticks and mud, and were able to construct crude tools and weapons. They could weave baskets, and even had a(now lost) technique for rendering them water-tight. Where metal was available, they showed an ability to craft it into knives and spears(though they could not refine metal themselves). They could also make stone points.

===Religion===
Sauro-Taru are known to have practiced some form of religion. They had a ceremonial lifestyle, and were observed to construct shrines and carry out various rituals. Unlike Viverren, the Sauro-Taru possessed no known magic. Since their language was never interpreted, the name of their god or gods is unknown, and the exact nature of these ceremonies remains a mystery. Modern scholars have theorized that this practice was likely some sort of offering to their original creators, however this is pure conjecture.

==History==
Sauro-Taru were created artificially during the [[Mage Wars]], probably during the early [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period|First Chaotic Period]]. Much like the [[Viverren]], they were used as low-grade soldiers by various groups, cannon fodder that were easy to train and cheap to replace. However, by the [[Mage Wars#The Intermediate Period|Intermediate Period]] they had largely become nuisance creatures, inhabiting areas around cities and villages. Famously, the [[Marcon Alliance]] would release swarms of Sauro-Taru around enemy settlements, however this tactic was widely inneffective, as a ten year old with a sharpened stick could usually defeat of Sauro-Taru, and most villagers were adept at killing them.

During the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period|Second Chaotic Period]], Sauro-Taru were found mostly along the [[Barrier Range]] and along rivers of the [[Agras Plain]], the the [[Sword Coast]]. They were seldom seen inland, away from reliable water sources. Usually they inhabited areas around cities and villages, or even lived in sewers when these were available. Many stories tell of epic battles between the Sauro-Taru and equally uninteligent [[Viverren]].

By the early [[Ages#The Golden Age|Golden Age]], Sauro-Taru had been classified as a nuisance animal, and private citizens were urged to hunt down and slaughter them. As Sauro-Taru hunting had been a common passtime during the Mage Wars, the people had little trouble seeing to it. The delibrate hunting, combined with urban expansion and the use growing use of pesticides, led to the extinction of the Sauro-Taru by [[A.Y.]] 1231.

===Preservation===
Numerous examples of Sauro-Taru were preserved either by taxedermie or with the use of chemical fixing agents and very large jars. Artifacts from their colonies, and even whole nests. Many examples were still available for study well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age]]. No live specimens were ever kept in captivity.

===Possible Survival===
Unconfirmed accounts claim that Sauro-Taru were seen in the Barrier Range as late as A.Y. 1787. If the creatures migrated across the mountains, they could easily be alive and well in the uninhabited territory of the formed Marcon Alliance.