Editing Wilders (section)

=== Ophidia ===
 
Ophidia, also known as the Serpent of Earth, is an ancient and enormous serpent living in a snake temple amidst a lush and vibrant forest guarded by a large herd of intelligent snakes not found in the physical world. The temple is a complex labyrinth with numerous entry points from the surrounding forest, and an over-adventurous traveller can quickly become an uninvited guest. While she is a creature of solitude and hibernates for much of the year she rouses from her sleep quickly that she might prey on temple intruders, often falling back to her sleep while still in the labyrinth. 
 
Ophidia does wake regularly to attend ceremonies organized by the Nagas - these festivities are usually held in the temple but they may be located through the forest.
 
Travellers tell of other times when she wakes and enters the forest in order to deal with those who break the peace of the forest (or harm the snakes). It is said that the power of the Great Serpent's eyes is so great that if an adventurer makes the mistake of meeting her gaze, he will permanently forget his past and all that he is. If she is feeling merciful towards his companions she will grant him a swift death within a very few minutes. Rarely does she feel merciful. 
 
Spiritually the Serpent of Earth is always awake and actively guiding her followers especially in their worship of her. She is jealous and quick to anger if her followers stray in their worship. 
She is fond of both animal and human sacrifice, but her favorite gifts are the precious stones excavated from the earth's crust.