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|quote = The Serpentine tried to warn the [[Humans|land dwellers]], but they wouldn't listen. They thought we were the enemy, though we were only trying to prevent the prophecy of the [[Golden Master]]'s terrible reign. After [[the Great Devourer]] failed to scare the unbelievers below ground, it is we who retreated beneath the soil, promising to never return, even now that the end is inevitable.
|quote = Bow to your master, Serpentine!
 
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|speaker = [[Acidicus]], telling the story about the Golden Master, and explaining about the Serpentine in "[[The Curse of the Golden Master]]"
|speaker = [[Pythor]], ''"[[The Snake King]]"''
 
 
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|first appearance = [[Rise of the Snakes]]
 
|first appearance = [[Rise of the Snakes]]
 
|status = Alive
 
|status = Alive
|members = <span>
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|members = {{Scroll|
* [[Pythor|Pythor P. Chumsworth]]
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*[[Pythor|Pythor P. Chumsworth]]
* [[Anacondrai Generals]] (deceased)
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*[[Anacondrai Generals]] (deceased)
** [[Arcturus]] (deceased)
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**[[Arcturus]] (deceased)
* [[Skales]]
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*[[Skales]]
* [[Slithraa]]
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*[[Slithraa]]
* [[Mezmo]]
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*[[Mezmo]]
* [[Rattla]]
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*[[Rattla]]
* [[Selma]]
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*[[Selma]]
* [[Skales Jr.]]
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*[[Skales Jr.]]
* [[Fangtom]]
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*[[Fangtom]]
* [[Fangdam]]
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*[[Fangdam]]
* [[Fang-Suei]]
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*[[Fang-Suei]]
* [[Snappa]]
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*[[Snappa]]
* [[Skalidor]]
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*[[Skalidor]]
* [[Bytar]]
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*[[Bytar]]
* [[Chokun]]
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*[[Chokun]]
* [[Snike]]
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*[[Snike]]
* [[Acidicus]]
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*[[Acidicus]]
* [[Lizaru]]
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*[[Lizaru]]
* [[Spitta]]
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*[[Spitta]]
* [[Lasha]]
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*[[Lasha]]
* [[Zoltar]] (non-canon)
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*[[Zoltar]] (non-canon)
* [[Machia]]
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*[[Machia]]
* [[Raggmunk]]
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*[[Raggmunk]]
* [[Blunck]]
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*[[Blunck]]
* [[Slackjaw]]
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*[[Slackjaw]]
* [[Rivett]]
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*[[Rivett]]
* [[Tannin]]
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*[[Tannin]]
* [[Vermin]]
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*[[Vermin]]
* [[Buffmillion]]
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*[[Buffmillion]]
* [[Mambo the Fifth]]
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*[[Mambo the Fifth]]
* [[Aspheera]]
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*[[Aspheera]]
* [[Char]]
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*[[Char]]
* [[Pyro Destroyers]]
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*[[Pyro Destroyers]]
* [[Pyro Slayers]]
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*[[Pyro Slayers]]
* [[Pyro Whippers]]
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*[[Pyro Whippers]]
* [[Clancee]]
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*[[Clancee]]
* [[The Great Devourer]] (deceased)
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*[[The Great Devourer]] (deceased)
* [[Anacondrai Serpent]] (deceased)
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*[[Anacondrai Serpent]] (deceased)
* [[Fire Fang]]
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*[[Fire Fang]]
* [[Elemental Cobras]]
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*[[Elemental Cobras]]
* [[Ice Serpent]] (non-canon, deceased)
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*[[Ice Serpent]] (non-canon, deceased)}}
 
|base = [[Ancient Pyramid]] ([[Pyro Vipers]]; formerly)<br/>[[Stone Army Tomb]]<br/>[[Vermillion Dome of Doom]] ([[Vermillion]]; formerly)
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|base = [[Ancient Pyramid]] ([[Pyro Vipers]]; formerly)<br>[[Stone Army Tomb]]<br>[[Vermillion Dome of Doom]] ([[Vermillion]]; formerly)
 
 
|profession = Various
 
|profession = Various
 
|image = [[File:Serpentine army.png|250px]]}}
 
|image = [[File:Serpentine army.png|250px]]}}
The '''Serpentine''' are an ancient race of reptilian humanoids who were once the dominant species of [[Ninjago Island|Ninjago]]. They warred with each other for countless years until banding together during the [[Serpentine War|First Serpentine War]] to fight against the [[humans]]. Led by [[the Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master]] and the [[Elemental Masters]], the people of Ninjago rose up and locked them away in [[Hypnobrai Tomb|fi]][[Fangpyre Tomb|ve]] [[Venomari Tomb|sepa]][[Constrictai Tomb|rate]] [[Anacondrai Tomb|tombs]], one for each tribe ([[Anacondrai]], [[Hypnobrai]], [[Fangpyre]], [[Constrictai]], and [[Venomari]]). 40 years after the war, they were released by [[Lloyd|Lloyd Garmadon]] and [[Pythor]], who united the five tribes in a bid to conquer and destroy Ninjago. After claiming the [[Four Silver Fangblades]], Pythor unleashed the fabled [[The Great Devourer|Great Devourer]] from [[the Lost City of Ouroboros]]. The colossal serpent consumed Pythor and [[Wu|Master Wu]] and wreaked havoc on [[Ninjago City]], before being killed by [[Garmadon|Lord Garmadon]].
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The '''Serpentine''' are an ancient race of reptilian humanoids who were once the dominant species of [[Ninjago]]. They warred with each other for countless years until banding together during the [[Serpentine War|First Serpentine War]] to fight against the [[humans]]. Led by [[the Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master]] and the [[Elemental Masters]], the people of Ninjago rose up and locked them away in [[Hypnobrai Tomb|fi]][[Fangpyre Tomb|ve]] [[Venomari Tomb|sepa]][[Constrictai Tomb|rate]] [[Anacondrai Tomb|tombs]], one for each tribe ([[Anacondrai]], [[Hypnobrai]], [[Fangpyre]], [[Constrictai]], and [[Venomari]]). 40 years after the war, they were released by [[Lloyd|Lloyd Garmadon]] and [[Pythor]], who united the five tribes in a bid to conquer and destroy Ninjago. After claiming the [[Four Silver Fangblades]], Pythor unleashed the fabled [[The Great Devourer|Great Devourer]] from the [[Ouroboros|Lost City of Ouroboros]]. The colossal serpent consumed Pythor and [[Wu|Master Wu]] and wreaked havoc on [[Ninjago City]], before being killed by [[Garmadon|Lord Garmadon]].
   
After the death of the Devourer, the Serpentine were trapped in the [[Stone Army Tomb|tomb of the Stone Army]]. When the [[Ninja]] were searching for the hard drive containing the [[Digital Overlord]], they found the Serpentine, and [[Acidicus]] told them of the legend of the [[Golden Master]]. Shortly after, a group of [[Nindroids (Digital Overlord Faction)|Nindroids]] attacked the Serpentine, but the Ninja defended them and defeated their adversaries. Though [[Skales]] declined to aid the Ninja in their quest any further, when the Golden Master attacked Ninjago City, the Serpentine helped its citizens to flee below ground and escape the ensuing destruction. Pythor, who had been aiding the Golden Master, was turned minuscule after swallowing a shrinking pill.
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After the death of the Devourer, the Serpentine were trapped in the [[Stone Army Tomb|tomb of the Stone Army]]. When the [[Ninja (Team)|Ninja]] were searching for the hard drive containing the [[Digital Overlord]], they found the Serpentine, and [[Acidicus]] told them of the legend of the [[Golden Master]]. Shortly after, a group of [[Nindroids (Digital Overlord Faction)|Nindroids]] attacked the Serpentine, but the Ninja defended them and defeated their adversaries. Though [[Skales]] declined to aid the Ninja in their quest any further, when the Golden Master attacked Ninjago City, the Serpentine helped its citizens to flee below ground and escape the ensuing destruction. Pythor, who had been aiding the Golden Master, was turned minuscule after swallowing a shrinking pill.
   
 
With the Golden Master destroyed, the Serpentine resumed their lives in Ninjago, having redeemed themselves after protecting the city's people. When the Ninja were rallying people to fight against [[Chen]] and his [[Anacondrai Cultists|army of fake Anacondrai]], the Serpentine joined the battle at the [[Corridor of Elders]]. Despite the new alliance, the fake Anacondrai made by Chen and Clouse were too powerful—leading Garmadon to sacrifice himself and be banished in order to free the spirits of the original [[Anacondrai]] to curse Chen's army. Following the battle, the Serpentine continued to live their normal lives while no longer having problems with humans for their help.
 
With the Golden Master destroyed, the Serpentine resumed their lives in Ninjago, having redeemed themselves after protecting the city's people. When the Ninja were rallying people to fight against [[Chen]] and his [[Anacondrai Cultists|army of fake Anacondrai]], the Serpentine joined the battle at the [[Corridor of Elders]]. Despite the new alliance, the fake Anacondrai made by Chen and Clouse were too powerful—leading Garmadon to sacrifice himself and be banished in order to free the spirits of the original [[Anacondrai]] to curse Chen's army. Following the battle, the Serpentine continued to live their normal lives while no longer having problems with humans for their help.
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== History ==
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==History==
=== Prehistory ===
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===Prehistory===
 
According to Serpentine legend, the Serpentine believe they were created at an unknown point in time by the [[First Spinjitzu Master]].
 
According to Serpentine legend, the Serpentine believe they were created at an unknown point in time by the [[First Spinjitzu Master]].
   
=== [[Never Trust a Human|Ancient History]] ===
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===[[Never Trust a Human|Ancient History]]===
 
In the time of the First Spinjitzu Master (1000 years before the events of [[Season 11: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu|Season 11]]), [[humans]] and Serpentine were at peace, however, it was fragile. [[Humans]] could not enter Serpentine Valley and Serpentine could not enter the villages of humans, this was agreed on by the [[First Spinjitzu Master]] and the leader of the ancient Serpentine tribe that would eventually be known as the [[Pyro Vipers]]: [[Mambo the Fifth]].
 
In the time of the First Spinjitzu Master (1000 years before the events of [[Season 11: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu|Season 11]]), [[humans]] and Serpentine were at peace, however, it was fragile. [[Humans]] could not enter Serpentine Valley and Serpentine could not enter the villages of humans, this was agreed on by the [[First Spinjitzu Master]] and the leader of the ancient Serpentine tribe that would eventually be known as the [[Pyro Vipers]]: [[Mambo the Fifth]].
   
One day [[the Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master]] entered Serpentine Valley and were captured. [[Aspheera]] agreed to free [[Wu]] and [[Garmadon]], but only if they promised to teach her the secrets of [[Spinjitzu (Martial Art)|Spinjitzu]]. Wu and Garmadon promised but Wu was the only one to keep his promise. After Wu taught Aspheera [[Spinjitzu (Martial Art)|Spinjitzu]], she tried to overthrow King Mambo the Fifth and launch an invasion. Wu and Garmadon used the [[Scrolls of Forbidden Spinjitzu]] to stop her and she was magically entombed in the [[Ancient Pyramid]]. Eventually, the [[Pyro Vipers]] died off and the Ancient Pyramid was the last surviving piece of their culture.
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One day [[the Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master]] entered Serpentine Valley and were captured. [[Aspheera]] agreed to free [[Wu]] and [[Garmadon]], but only if they promised to teach her the secrets of [[Spinjitzu]]. Wu and Garmadon promised but Wu was the only one to keep his promise. After Wu taught Aspheera Spinjitzu, she tried to overthrow King Mambo the Fifth and launch an invasion. Wu and Garmadon used the [[Scrolls of Forbidden Spinjitzu]] to stop her and she was magically entombed in the [[Ancient Pyramid]]. Eventually, the [[Pyro Vipers]] died off and the Ancient Pyramid was the last surviving piece of their culture.
   
 
Soon afterwards, the five other Serpentine tribes came into existence. Fearing the dawn of the Golden Master's reign was imminent, the Serpentine tried to warn the people of Ninjago, but they wouldn't listen, and instead looked upon the Serpentine as enemies. The Serpentine then tried to force the people underground, but they failed, even using the young [[The Great Devourer|Great Devourer]] to scare them below the surface. After their failed attempts to protect the people, the Serpentine were seen as monsters.
 
Soon afterwards, the five other Serpentine tribes came into existence. Fearing the dawn of the Golden Master's reign was imminent, the Serpentine tried to warn the people of Ninjago, but they wouldn't listen, and instead looked upon the Serpentine as enemies. The Serpentine then tried to force the people underground, but they failed, even using the young [[The Great Devourer|Great Devourer]] to scare them below the surface. After their failed attempts to protect the people, the Serpentine were seen as monsters.
   
==== [[Serpentine War]] ====
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====[[Serpentine War]]====
 
The lack of trust between humans and Serpentine started the [[Serpentine War]]. As the war progressed and as time went by, tensions between man and snake began to die down. However, seeking to spread chaos, [[Chen]] told each side that the other was going to attack, which restarted the war.
 
The lack of trust between humans and Serpentine started the [[Serpentine War]]. As the war progressed and as time went by, tensions between man and snake began to die down. However, seeking to spread chaos, [[Chen]] told each side that the other was going to attack, which restarted the war.
   
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In another battle, the Elemental Masters battled the Anacondrai once more. As they began to win, one of the Elemental Masters ([[Cole]]'s ancestor) sided with the Serpentine and the Elemental Masters lost once more. Later, as the Elemental Masters began to walk home from battle, defeated and discouraged, [[Garmadon]] realized that they could use the [[Sacred Flute]]s in order to defeat them, seeing a man use one to put a small cobra in a trance. The Elemental Masters used the flutes and drove the five Serpentine tribes into five separate tombs. As punishment for their war crimes, Wu and Garmadon had Arcturus and the other Anacondrai Generals banished to the [[Cursed Realm]]. Decades later, [[Chen]] would meet the same fate, and rightly so as he was the reason for the war's resurgence.
 
In another battle, the Elemental Masters battled the Anacondrai once more. As they began to win, one of the Elemental Masters ([[Cole]]'s ancestor) sided with the Serpentine and the Elemental Masters lost once more. Later, as the Elemental Masters began to walk home from battle, defeated and discouraged, [[Garmadon]] realized that they could use the [[Sacred Flute]]s in order to defeat them, seeing a man use one to put a small cobra in a trance. The Elemental Masters used the flutes and drove the five Serpentine tribes into five separate tombs. As punishment for their war crimes, Wu and Garmadon had Arcturus and the other Anacondrai Generals banished to the [[Cursed Realm]]. Decades later, [[Chen]] would meet the same fate, and rightly so as he was the reason for the war's resurgence.
   
==== [[War For All of Time]] ====
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====[[Battle for All of Time]]====
 
The [[Vermillion]] warriors are a faction of antagonists, being a major threat in ''[[Season 7: The Hands of Time|The Hands of Time]]''. They are the first-generation progeny of the Great Devourer, appearing as masses of snakes that can merge into humanoid forms. With armour forged by Ray and Maya and the leadership of [[Krux]] and [[Acronix]], the Vermillion's main agenda is to consume everything in their path, much like their progenitor.
 
The [[Vermillion]] warriors are a faction of antagonists, being a major threat in ''[[Season 7: The Hands of Time|The Hands of Time]]''. They are the first-generation progeny of the Great Devourer, appearing as masses of snakes that can merge into humanoid forms. With armour forged by Ray and Maya and the leadership of [[Krux]] and [[Acronix]], the Vermillion's main agenda is to consume everything in their path, much like their progenitor.
   
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With control of the Vermillion, the [[Time Twins]] telepathically smashed the rest of the Vermillion warriors into their component snakes, which were absorbed by the Iron Doom. Under the twins' orders, the Vermillion snakes ultimately gave life to the machine. Eventually, it would become lost in time after Wu ripped out the Reversal Time Blade from the Iron Doom's time apparatus.
 
With control of the Vermillion, the [[Time Twins]] telepathically smashed the rest of the Vermillion warriors into their component snakes, which were absorbed by the Iron Doom. Under the twins' orders, the Vermillion snakes ultimately gave life to the machine. Eventually, it would become lost in time after Wu ripped out the Reversal Time Blade from the Iron Doom's time apparatus.
   
== Ranks (From Highest to Lowest) ==
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==Ranks (From Highest to Lowest)==
=== Snake King ===
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===Snake King===
 
The supreme leader of the Serpentine, usually a general who manages to assert their authority over the others. Long before the war, [[Mambo the Fifth]] was Serpentine King during the First Age. After the Serpentine War and the extinction of almost all Anacondrai, the throne was left to [[Pythor]], after a coup d'etat in the remaining tribes that had been previously released. Pythor was the first Snake King after the Serpentine were locked in their tombs, and after his supposed death, the Serpentines were under [[Garmadon]]'s rule for a while until [[Skales]] betrayed him and became the new Serpent King, a title he still holds. It is a purely political title that has no physical changes to the Serpentine who achieves it, although [[Skales]] chose to wear a crown to confirm his position.
 
The supreme leader of the Serpentine, usually a general who manages to assert their authority over the others. Long before the war, [[Mambo the Fifth]] was Serpentine King during the First Age. After the Serpentine War and the extinction of almost all Anacondrai, the throne was left to [[Pythor]], after a coup d'etat in the remaining tribes that had been previously released. Pythor was the first Snake King after the Serpentine were locked in their tombs, and after his supposed death, the Serpentines were under [[Garmadon]]'s rule for a while until [[Skales]] betrayed him and became the new Serpent King, a title he still holds. It is a purely political title that has no physical changes to the Serpentine who achieves it, although [[Skales]] chose to wear a crown to confirm his position.
   
=== General ===
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===General===
 
The leaders of each Serpentine tribe, identified by the long tail replacing their legs and their possession of their tribe's [[Serpentine Staffs|Serpentine Staff]]. Usually the highest rank of Serpentine, with the "Snake King" title coming into play if a General wishes to unite the tribes as one.
 
The leaders of each Serpentine tribe, identified by the long tail replacing their legs and their possession of their tribe's [[Serpentine Staffs|Serpentine Staff]]. Usually the highest rank of Serpentine, with the "Snake King" title coming into play if a General wishes to unite the tribes as one.
   
=== Warrior ===
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===Warrior===
 
Powerful fighters in the Serpentine ranks, generally less numerous than Soldiers or Scouts. Often appear similar to their corresponding General, but with legs instead of tails and slight color variations (e.g. [[Lizaru]] has green head spikes, while [[Acidicus]] has white head spikes).
 
Powerful fighters in the Serpentine ranks, generally less numerous than Soldiers or Scouts. Often appear similar to their corresponding General, but with legs instead of tails and slight color variations (e.g. [[Lizaru]] has green head spikes, while [[Acidicus]] has white head spikes).
   
In the ''[[Spinjitzu (Spinner Game)|Spinjitzu Spinners]]'' game, Warriors have 1100 SP, with 500 SP in their dominant element, 300 SP in a secondary element, 200 SP in a tertiary element and 100 SP in a final element. So far, they are the highest rank of Serpentine to appear in Spinner sets.
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In the ''[[Spinjitzu Spinners]]'' game, Warriors have 1100 SP, with 500 SP in their dominant element, 300 SP in a secondary element, 200 SP in a tertiary element and 100 SP in a final element. So far, they are the highest rank of Serpentine to appear in Spinner sets.
   
=== Soldier ===
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===Soldier===
 
The regular fighters of the Serpentine forces, identifiable by having less elaborate heads than Warriors or Generals. They usually have two large, stout fangs protruding from their mouths.
 
The regular fighters of the Serpentine forces, identifiable by having less elaborate heads than Warriors or Generals. They usually have two large, stout fangs protruding from their mouths.
   
 
In the ''Spinjitzu Spinners'' game, Soldiers have 1000 SP, with 300 SP in three elements and 100 SP in the last element.
 
In the ''Spinjitzu Spinners'' game, Soldiers have 1000 SP, with 300 SP in three elements and 100 SP in the last element.
   
=== Scout ===
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===Scout===
 
The lowest-ranking members of the Serpentine (not counting their [[Mini Snakes]]), Scouts presumably play a supporting role in combat, gathering information on targets and backing up their stronger allies in battle. They have "normal" LEGO minifigure heads, but with distinctly reptilian features such as scales, fangs, and slit-like pupils. Most have small hoods or armor plates on the backs of their heads.
 
The lowest-ranking members of the Serpentine (not counting their [[Mini Snakes]]), Scouts presumably play a supporting role in combat, gathering information on targets and backing up their stronger allies in battle. They have "normal" LEGO minifigure heads, but with distinctly reptilian features such as scales, fangs, and slit-like pupils. Most have small hoods or armor plates on the backs of their heads.
   
 
In ''Spinjitzu Spinners'', Scouts have 900 SP, with 300 SP in their dominant element and 200 SP in the other three elements.
 
In ''Spinjitzu Spinners'', Scouts have 900 SP, with 300 SP in their dominant element and 200 SP in the other three elements.
   
== Powers and Abilities ==
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==Powers and Abilities==
 
{{Serpentine Powers}}
 
{{Serpentine Powers}}
   
== Characteristics ==
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==Characteristics==
 
The Serpentine generally appear as scaly humanoids with snake-like heads. Generals have snake-like tails replacing their legs, which appears to be symbolic of their position; as soon as a different snake takes dominance in a tribe, its legs will become a tail and the conquered Serpentine will have its tail replaced by legs, although every member in the [[Anacondrai]] Tribe has tails. It is possible that similar changes would occur if other Serpentine of different ranks fought to increase their standing in the tribe (e.g. a Scout attempting to become a Soldier-ranked Serpentine, or a Soldier attempting to become a Warrior-ranked Serpentine). It is unclear what would happen if a Serpentine General perished without being challenged by a fellow tribes mate—presumably, the next-strongest member of the tribe would become General by default.
 
The Serpentine generally appear as scaly humanoids with snake-like heads. Generals have snake-like tails replacing their legs, which appears to be symbolic of their position; as soon as a different snake takes dominance in a tribe, its legs will become a tail and the conquered Serpentine will have its tail replaced by legs, although every member in the [[Anacondrai]] Tribe has tails. It is possible that similar changes would occur if other Serpentine of different ranks fought to increase their standing in the tribe (e.g. a Scout attempting to become a Soldier-ranked Serpentine, or a Soldier attempting to become a Warrior-ranked Serpentine). It is unclear what would happen if a Serpentine General perished without being challenged by a fellow tribes mate—presumably, the next-strongest member of the tribe would become General by default.
   
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Members of different tribes likewise possess the ability to breed with one another, although the results of these bonds result in hybrid mutants who lack powers. Children coming from such unions are often looked down upon in Serpentine society: one of which was [[Clancee]].
 
Members of different tribes likewise possess the ability to breed with one another, although the results of these bonds result in hybrid mutants who lack powers. Children coming from such unions are often looked down upon in Serpentine society: one of which was [[Clancee]].
   
At birth, Serpentine first start off as young vipers, seemingly identical to regular snakes but with the powers of their tribe. As they grow and mature, however, Serpentine children will eventually develop their legs, alongside the rest of their limbs. They have much longer lifespans than the average full-blooded human, as the witch Aspheera survived her thousand-year-long imprisonment.
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At birth, Serpentine first start off as young [[Mini Snakes|vipers]], seemingly identical to regular snakes but presumably with the powers of their tribe.<ref>https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/778145738614341634</ref> As they grow and mature, however, Serpentine children will eventually develop their legs, alongside the rest of their limbs. They have much longer lifespans than the average full-blooded human, as the witch Aspheera survived her thousand-year-long imprisonment.
   
== Culture ==
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==Culture==
The Serpentine are vicious and warlike creatures, and their society appears to measure all things in terms of power. They solve disputes and seek entertainment in the [[Slither Pit]], effectively gladiatorial combat where they determine superiority by one participant being more powerful and cunning than the other. Many Serpentine look down on other species, out of arrogance or anger at being sealed away by the other inhabitants of [[Ninjago Island|Ninjago]]. They are predisposed to combat and violence to achieve their goals and are not averse to using dirty tricks or superior numbers to overwhelm their enemies.
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The Serpentine are vicious and warlike creatures, and their society appears to measure all things in terms of power. They solve disputes and seek entertainment in the [[Slither Pit]], effectively gladiatorial combat where they determine superiority by one participant being more powerful and cunning than the other. Many Serpentine look down on other species, out of arrogance or anger at being sealed away by the other inhabitants of [[Ninjago]]. They are predisposed to combat and violence to achieve their goals and are not averse to using dirty tricks or superior numbers to overwhelm their enemies.
   
 
This aggressive mindset often hinders the Serpentine more than it benefits them, as fighting is prevalent among Serpentine tribes, and even among different ranks within each tribe. On the other hand, Serpentine are unwaveringly loyal to those who can conclusively demonstrate their superiority, readily following every command of such individuals—at least until their leaders show signs of weakness or incompetence.
 
This aggressive mindset often hinders the Serpentine more than it benefits them, as fighting is prevalent among Serpentine tribes, and even among different ranks within each tribe. On the other hand, Serpentine are unwaveringly loyal to those who can conclusively demonstrate their superiority, readily following every command of such individuals—at least until their leaders show signs of weakness or incompetence.
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Despite these pacifistic reforms, however, some Serpentine, though no longer criminals, nevertheless preferred their old ways of combat and fighting. Multiple members, most notably Mezmo, continued the tradition of the Slither Pit at Yang Tavern and even invited non-serpentine, such as humans and Skulkin, to participate.
 
Despite these pacifistic reforms, however, some Serpentine, though no longer criminals, nevertheless preferred their old ways of combat and fighting. Multiple members, most notably Mezmo, continued the tradition of the Slither Pit at Yang Tavern and even invited non-serpentine, such as humans and Skulkin, to participate.
   
== Trivia ==
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==Notes==
* "Serpentine" is a real word, meaning "snake-like" or "related to snakes." The pronunciation is the same as well.
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*"Serpentine" is a real word, meaning "snake-like" or "related to snakes." The pronunciation is the same as well.
** There is also a gem called Serpentine.
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**There is also a gem called Serpentine.
* Lloyd was betrayed by every single tribe of Serpentine he allied himself with, those being the Hypnobrai, Fangpyre, and Anacondrai.
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*Lloyd was betrayed by every single tribe of Serpentine he allied himself with, those being the Hypnobrai, Fangpyre, and Anacondrai.
* In early concepts, Lord Garmadon was the one intended to release the Serpentine.
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*In early concepts, Lord Garmadon was the one intended to release the Serpentine.
* Despite believing they were created by the First Spinjitzu Master, the Serpentine's true origins are ambiguous. According to [[Tommy Andreasen]], there's a chance of a connection between the Serpentine and the tribes of [[Chima]].
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*Despite believing they were created by the First Spinjitzu Master, the Serpentine's true origins are ambiguous. According to [[Tommy Andreasen]], there's a chance of a connection between the Serpentine and the tribes of [[Chima]].<ref>https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/792062045621452800</ref>
* Each of the four original Ninja was affected by a different tribe that corresponds to them.
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*Each of the four original Ninja was affected by a different tribe that corresponds to them.
** [[Cole]] was [[Hypnobrai Hypnotism|hypnotized]] by the [[Hypnobrai]] in "[[Rise of the Snakes]]."
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**[[Cole]] was [[Hypnobrai Hypnotism|hypnotized]] by the [[Hypnobrai]] in "[[Rise of the Snakes]]."
** [[Jay]] accidentally [[Fangpyre Bite|pricked]] himself with the [[Fangpyre]]'s fang in "[[Once Bitten, Twice Shy]]."
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**[[Jay]] accidentally [[Fangpyre Bite|pricked]] himself with the [[Fangpyre]]'s fang in "[[Once Bitten, Twice Shy]]."
** [[Kai]] was intoxicated by the [[Venomari]]'s [[Venomari Venom|venom]] in "[[Can of Worms]]."
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**[[Kai]] was intoxicated by the [[Venomari]]'s [[Venomari Venom|venom]] in "[[Can of Worms]]."
** [[Zane]] was almost [[Constrictai Grip|choked]] to death twice by the [[Constrictai]] in "Can of Worms."
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**[[Zane]] was almost [[Constrictai Grip|choked]] to death twice by the [[Constrictai]] in "Can of Worms."
* Serpentine powers are not connected with the elemental powers.<ref>https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/890916370933833728</ref>
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*Serpentine powers are not connected with the elemental powers.<ref>https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/890916370933833728</ref>
* All the Serpentine are outstanding diggers, able to dig even faster than they can walk (or wriggle, if they have a tail). The [[Constrictai]] are the best diggers among the Serpentine, able to dig much faster than the others.
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*All the Serpentine are outstanding diggers, able to dig even faster than they can walk (or wriggle, if they have a tail). The [[Constrictai]] are the best diggers among the Serpentine, able to dig much faster than the others.
* It seems that (for the first five tribes that appeared) the warrior has the same head mold with the general.
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*It seems that (for the first five tribes that appeared) the warrior has the same head mold with the general.
* Although there are many villainous factions, the Serpentine are the villains that have fought the Ninja the most.
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*Although there are many villainous factions, the Serpentine are the villains that have fought the Ninja the most.
** [[Venomari]], [[Constrictai]], [[Fangpyre]], [[Hypnobrai]], and [[Pythor]], the last [[Anacondrai]] member, in [[Season 1: Rise of the Snakes|Season 1]], [[Season 2: Legacy of the Green Ninja|Season 2]], and [[Tales from the Monastery of Spinjitzu]], the [[Vermillion]] in [[Season 7: The Hands of Time|Season 7]], and the [[Pyro Vipers]] in [[Season 11: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu|Season 11]].
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**[[Venomari]], [[Constrictai]], [[Fangpyre]], [[Hypnobrai]], and [[Pythor]], the last [[Anacondrai]] member, in [[Season 1: Rise of the Snakes|Season 1]], [[Season 2: Legacy of the Green Ninja|Season 2]], and [[Tales from the Monastery of Spinjitzu]], the [[Vermillion]] in [[Season 7: The Hands of Time|Season 7]], and the [[Pyro Vipers]] in [[Season 11: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu|Season 11]].
* The Serpentine bears a resemblance to the mythological creature Nāga. A half-man, half-snake hybrid which were semi-divine and coincidentally enough the "elders" mentioned by Skales foretold a prophecy of "The Curse of the Golden Master" in the said episode, and prophecy is connected to a form of divinity, such as Precognition, which is trying to see into the future just like Oracles and Seers.
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*The Serpentine bears a resemblance to the mythological creature Nāga. A half-man, half-snake hybrid which were semi-divine and coincidentally enough the "elders" mentioned by Skales foretold a prophecy of "The Curse of the Golden Master" in the said episode, and prophecy is connected to a form of divinity, such as Precognition, which is trying to see into the future just like Oracles and Seers.
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[[File:SkalesDesignComparison.png|thumb|220px|Skales's character vs. minifigure design]]
* The Serpentine were released in new [[Ninjago: Legacy]] sets with updated designs.
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*Some Serpentine were released in new [[Ninjago: Legacy]] sets with updated designs.
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*[[Slithraa]], [[Skales]], [[Fangtom]], [[Skalidor]], [[Acidicus]], and originally Pythor have a normal minifigure's upper hip piece between their torso and tail in the show, despite the LEGO version not having this. The reason for this is unknown, though it's likely related to how the normal minifigure character models always have this section.
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**This is also the case with the [[Barracudox]] from the non-canon graphic novel, "''[[Stone Cold]]''."
   
== Known Serpentine ==
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==Known Serpentine==
=== Serpents ===
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===[[Anacondrai]]===
 
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=== [[Hypnobrai]] ===
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===[[Hypnobrai]]===
 
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Skales2.png|[[Skales]]
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Skales show 4.png|[[Skales]]
Slithraa.png|[[Slithraa]]
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Slithraa show.png|[[Slithraa]]
Mezmo.png|[[Mezmo]]
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MoS2Mezmo.png|[[Mezmo]]
Rattla2.png|[[Rattla]]
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Rattla show.png|[[Rattla]]
 
Selma2.PNG|[[Selma]]
 
Selma2.PNG|[[Selma]]
 
Skales J.png|[[Skales Jr.]]
 
Skales J.png|[[Skales Jr.]]
 
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=== [[Fangpyre]] ===
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===[[Fangpyre]]===
 
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<gallery>
Pic7831481C09DA4EAD9269A9AA166C8CD2.png|[[Fangtom]]
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MoS3FangtomHead.png|[[Fangtom]]
Fangdam.png|[[Fangdam]]
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Fangdam show.png|[[Fangdam]]
Fang-Suei.png|[[Fang-Suei]]
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Fang-sueicloseup.jpg|[[Fang-Suei]]
Snappa.png|[[Snappa]]
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MoS3Snappa.png|[[Snappa]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
=== [[Constrictai]] ===
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===[[Constrictai]]===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Skalidor.png|[[Skalidor]]
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MoS15Skalidor.png|[[Skalidor]]
Bytar.png|[[Bytar]]
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Bytar-0.png|[[Bytar]]
Chokun.png|[[Chokun]]
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WaiterChokun.png|[[Chokun]]
Snike2.png|[[Snike]]
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Snike show.png|[[Snike]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
=== [[Venomari]] ===
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===[[Venomari]]===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Acidicus.png|[[Acidicus]]
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Acidicus in Ep30.png|[[Acidicus]]
Lizaru.png|[[Lizaru]]
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Lizaru show.png|[[Lizaru]]
Spitta.png|[[Spitta]]
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Spittacloseup.jpg|[[Spitta]]
Lasha.png|[[Lasha]]
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Lasha30.png|[[Lasha]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
=== [[Anacondrai Cultists]] ===
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===[[Anacondrai Cultists]]===
 
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CondraiChen.png|[[Chen]]
 
CondraiChen.png|[[Chen]]
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=== [[Vermillion]] ===
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===[[Vermillion]]===
 
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MachiaCGI.png|[[Machia]]
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MoS74Machia.png|[[Machia]]
RaggmunkCGI.png|[[Raggmunk]]
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MoSRaggmunk.png|[[Raggmunk]]
BlunckCGI.png|[[Blunck]]
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Screenshotter---17’45”.jpg|[[Blunck]]
CGISlackjaw.png|[[Slackjaw]]
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Slackjaw show.png|[[Slackjaw]]
 
CGIRivett.png|[[Rivett]]
 
CGIRivett.png|[[Rivett]]
 
CGITannin.png|[[Tannin]]
 
CGITannin.png|[[Tannin]]
 
CGIVermin.png|[[Vermin]]
 
CGIVermin.png|[[Vermin]]
BuffmillionPortrait.png|[[Buffmillion]]
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CGIBuffmillion.jpg|[[Buffmillion]]
 
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</gallery>
   
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===[[Pyro Vipers]]===
 
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KingMambo.PNG|[[Mambo the Fifth]]
 
KingMambo.PNG|[[Mambo the Fifth]]
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Char-0.png|[[Char]]
 
PyroVipersS11.png|[[Pyro Destroyers]]
 
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===Hybrids===
 
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TTClancee.png|[[Clancee]]
 
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“The Serpentine tried to warn the land dwellers, but they wouldn't listen. They thought we were the enemy, though we were only trying to prevent the prophecy of the Golden Master's terrible reign. After the Great Devourer failed to scare the unbelievers below ground, it is we who retreated beneath the soil, promising to never return, even now that the end is inevitable.”
Acidicus, telling the story about the Golden Master, and explaining about the Serpentine in "The Curse of the Golden Master"

The Serpentine are an ancient race of reptilian humanoids who were once the dominant species of Ninjago. They warred with each other for countless years until banding together during the First Serpentine War to fight against the humans. Led by the Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master and the Elemental Masters, the people of Ninjago rose up and locked them away in five separate tombs, one for each tribe (Anacondrai, Hypnobrai, Fangpyre, Constrictai, and Venomari). 40 years after the war, they were released by Lloyd Garmadon and Pythor, who united the five tribes in a bid to conquer and destroy Ninjago. After claiming the Four Silver Fangblades, Pythor unleashed the fabled Great Devourer from the Lost City of Ouroboros. The colossal serpent consumed Pythor and Master Wu and wreaked havoc on Ninjago City, before being killed by Lord Garmadon.

After the death of the Devourer, the Serpentine were trapped in the tomb of the Stone Army. When the Ninja were searching for the hard drive containing the Digital Overlord, they found the Serpentine, and Acidicus told them of the legend of the Golden Master. Shortly after, a group of Nindroids attacked the Serpentine, but the Ninja defended them and defeated their adversaries. Though Skales declined to aid the Ninja in their quest any further, when the Golden Master attacked Ninjago City, the Serpentine helped its citizens to flee below ground and escape the ensuing destruction. Pythor, who had been aiding the Golden Master, was turned minuscule after swallowing a shrinking pill.

With the Golden Master destroyed, the Serpentine resumed their lives in Ninjago, having redeemed themselves after protecting the city's people. When the Ninja were rallying people to fight against Chen and his army of fake Anacondrai, the Serpentine joined the battle at the Corridor of Elders. Despite the new alliance, the fake Anacondrai made by Chen and Clouse were too powerful—leading Garmadon to sacrifice himself and be banished in order to free the spirits of the original Anacondrai to curse Chen's army. Following the battle, the Serpentine continued to live their normal lives while no longer having problems with humans for their help.

Sometime later, Krux used The Great Devourer to breed a Vermillion Army, to conquer Ninjago, they were finally defeated after being lost in the Temporal Vortex.

Following a lengthy period of laze months after the Oni Invasion, the out of shape Ninja embarked on a quest to help Professor Clutch Powers explore an Ancient Pyramid, with the purpose of honing their fading Ninja skills. In the process, they accidentally freed vengeful Serpentine sorceress Aspheera from her magical entombment, leading her to steal Kai's Firepower and raise an army of mummified, fire-wielding Serpentine in an attempt to claim the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu and exact her revenge on the "treacherous deceiver" who defeated her with the very same scroll. This culminated in a standoff in the secret base beneath the Monastery of Spinjitzu where Zane managed to defeat Aspheera and her army with the second scroll the Ninja had stolen from the Explorers Club, though Aspheera managed to momentarily break free, unintentionally banishing the power-corrupt Nindroid to the Never-Realm, only to be imprisoned in Kryptarium Prison afterwards.


History

Prehistory

According to Serpentine legend, the Serpentine believe they were created at an unknown point in time by the First Spinjitzu Master.

Ancient History

In the time of the First Spinjitzu Master (1000 years before the events of Season 11), humans and Serpentine were at peace, however, it was fragile. Humans could not enter Serpentine Valley and Serpentine could not enter the villages of humans, this was agreed on by the First Spinjitzu Master and the leader of the ancient Serpentine tribe that would eventually be known as the Pyro Vipers: Mambo the Fifth.

One day the Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master entered Serpentine Valley and were captured. Aspheera agreed to free Wu and Garmadon, but only if they promised to teach her the secrets of Spinjitzu. Wu and Garmadon promised but Wu was the only one to keep his promise. After Wu taught Aspheera Spinjitzu, she tried to overthrow King Mambo the Fifth and launch an invasion. Wu and Garmadon used the Scrolls of Forbidden Spinjitzu to stop her and she was magically entombed in the Ancient Pyramid. Eventually, the Pyro Vipers died off and the Ancient Pyramid was the last surviving piece of their culture.

Soon afterwards, the five other Serpentine tribes came into existence. Fearing the dawn of the Golden Master's reign was imminent, the Serpentine tried to warn the people of Ninjago, but they wouldn't listen, and instead looked upon the Serpentine as enemies. The Serpentine then tried to force the people underground, but they failed, even using the young Great Devourer to scare them below the surface. After their failed attempts to protect the people, the Serpentine were seen as monsters.

Serpentine War

The lack of trust between humans and Serpentine started the Serpentine War. As the war progressed and as time went by, tensions between man and snake began to die down. However, seeking to spread chaos, Chen told each side that the other was going to attack, which restarted the war.

The Elemental Masters once again met the Serpentine in battle. As the Elemental Masters began to win, the Anacondrai, led by Arcturus, appeared and began to overwhelm them.

In another battle, the Elemental Masters battled the Anacondrai once more. As they began to win, one of the Elemental Masters (Cole's ancestor) sided with the Serpentine and the Elemental Masters lost once more. Later, as the Elemental Masters began to walk home from battle, defeated and discouraged, Garmadon realized that they could use the Sacred Flutes in order to defeat them, seeing a man use one to put a small cobra in a trance. The Elemental Masters used the flutes and drove the five Serpentine tribes into five separate tombs. As punishment for their war crimes, Wu and Garmadon had Arcturus and the other Anacondrai Generals banished to the Cursed Realm. Decades later, Chen would meet the same fate, and rightly so as he was the reason for the war's resurgence.

Battle for All of Time

The Vermillion warriors are a faction of antagonists, being a major threat in The Hands of Time. They are the first-generation progeny of the Great Devourer, appearing as masses of snakes that can merge into humanoid forms. With armour forged by Ray and Maya and the leadership of Krux and Acronix, the Vermillion's main agenda is to consume everything in their path, much like their progenitor.

The Vermillion commanders Machia, Raggmunk, and Blunck were selected by Krux as the strongest and most cunning of their species. They are capable of controlling the other Vermillion warriors through a hive mind until Acronix and Krux fired the Vermillion commanders and used the helmets of Blunck and Raggmunk to control the Vermillion warriors themselves.

Shortly after the defeat of Krux and Acronix of the past, you were defeated, their future versions arrive with their weapon Iron Doom, along with the Vermillion who are the progenitors of The Great Devourer

With control of the Vermillion, the Time Twins telepathically smashed the rest of the Vermillion warriors into their component snakes, which were absorbed by the Iron Doom. Under the twins' orders, the Vermillion snakes ultimately gave life to the machine. Eventually, it would become lost in time after Wu ripped out the Reversal Time Blade from the Iron Doom's time apparatus.

Ranks (From Highest to Lowest)

Snake King

The supreme leader of the Serpentine, usually a general who manages to assert their authority over the others. Long before the war, Mambo the Fifth was Serpentine King during the First Age. After the Serpentine War and the extinction of almost all Anacondrai, the throne was left to Pythor, after a coup d'etat in the remaining tribes that had been previously released. Pythor was the first Snake King after the Serpentine were locked in their tombs, and after his supposed death, the Serpentines were under Garmadon's rule for a while until Skales betrayed him and became the new Serpent King, a title he still holds. It is a purely political title that has no physical changes to the Serpentine who achieves it, although Skales chose to wear a crown to confirm his position.

General

The leaders of each Serpentine tribe, identified by the long tail replacing their legs and their possession of their tribe's Serpentine Staff. Usually the highest rank of Serpentine, with the "Snake King" title coming into play if a General wishes to unite the tribes as one.

Warrior

Powerful fighters in the Serpentine ranks, generally less numerous than Soldiers or Scouts. Often appear similar to their corresponding General, but with legs instead of tails and slight color variations (e.g. Lizaru has green head spikes, while Acidicus has white head spikes).

In the Spinjitzu Spinners game, Warriors have 1100 SP, with 500 SP in their dominant element, 300 SP in a secondary element, 200 SP in a tertiary element and 100 SP in a final element. So far, they are the highest rank of Serpentine to appear in Spinner sets.

Soldier

The regular fighters of the Serpentine forces, identifiable by having less elaborate heads than Warriors or Generals. They usually have two large, stout fangs protruding from their mouths.

In the Spinjitzu Spinners game, Soldiers have 1000 SP, with 300 SP in three elements and 100 SP in the last element.

Scout

The lowest-ranking members of the Serpentine (not counting their Mini Snakes), Scouts presumably play a supporting role in combat, gathering information on targets and backing up their stronger allies in battle. They have "normal" LEGO minifigure heads, but with distinctly reptilian features such as scales, fangs, and slit-like pupils. Most have small hoods or armor plates on the backs of their heads.

In Spinjitzu Spinners, Scouts have 900 SP, with 300 SP in their dominant element and 200 SP in the other three elements.

Powers and Abilities

Template:Serpentine Powers

Characteristics

The Serpentine generally appear as scaly humanoids with snake-like heads. Generals have snake-like tails replacing their legs, which appears to be symbolic of their position; as soon as a different snake takes dominance in a tribe, its legs will become a tail and the conquered Serpentine will have its tail replaced by legs, although every member in the Anacondrai Tribe has tails. It is possible that similar changes would occur if other Serpentine of different ranks fought to increase their standing in the tribe (e.g. a Scout attempting to become a Soldier-ranked Serpentine, or a Soldier attempting to become a Warrior-ranked Serpentine). It is unclear what would happen if a Serpentine General perished without being challenged by a fellow tribes mate—presumably, the next-strongest member of the tribe would become General by default.

In addition to proficiency in melee combat (both unarmed and with a variety of weapons), all of the Serpentine tribes have unique abilities: the Hypnobrai can hypnotize others into loyal servants or sleeper agents; the Fangpyre can turn anything they bite into a snake; the Venomari are resistant to acid and can spit hallucinatory venom; the Constrictai have powerful grips and superior burrowing abilities, and the Anacondrai are capable of turning invisible and swallowing people whole. However, all Serpentine are vulnerable to the music of the Sacred Flute, which causes them extreme discomfort and negates some of their abilities.

Members of different tribes likewise possess the ability to breed with one another, although the results of these bonds result in hybrid mutants who lack powers. Children coming from such unions are often looked down upon in Serpentine society: one of which was Clancee.

At birth, Serpentine first start off as young vipers, seemingly identical to regular snakes but presumably with the powers of their tribe.[1] As they grow and mature, however, Serpentine children will eventually develop their legs, alongside the rest of their limbs. They have much longer lifespans than the average full-blooded human, as the witch Aspheera survived her thousand-year-long imprisonment.

Culture

The Serpentine are vicious and warlike creatures, and their society appears to measure all things in terms of power. They solve disputes and seek entertainment in the Slither Pit, effectively gladiatorial combat where they determine superiority by one participant being more powerful and cunning than the other. Many Serpentine look down on other species, out of arrogance or anger at being sealed away by the other inhabitants of Ninjago. They are predisposed to combat and violence to achieve their goals and are not averse to using dirty tricks or superior numbers to overwhelm their enemies.

This aggressive mindset often hinders the Serpentine more than it benefits them, as fighting is prevalent among Serpentine tribes, and even among different ranks within each tribe. On the other hand, Serpentine are unwaveringly loyal to those who can conclusively demonstrate their superiority, readily following every command of such individuals—at least until their leaders show signs of weakness or incompetence.

However, some positive traits have been observed among the Serpentine. They are capable of camaraderie and friendship, as seen when Skales and Fangtom greet each other as old friends despite their tribal alignments. Additionally, Pythor sought to awaken the Great Devourer specifically to avenge his race on the surface-dwellers who sealed them away, implying that he genuinely wants to see Serpentine dominance for their own sakes. Likewise, despite having been the one to devour his tribe, Pythor was ultimately against the idea of tarnishing their name in death, getting past his own grudges to avenge the mockery that had been done to his people.

The Serpentine also seemed to have a righteous sense of justice, being quick to act in preparation for the arrival of the Golden Master, though some of their methods were questionable. Ultimately, while meaning well, their paranoia and recklessness in trying to stop their war with the humans only helped start it, and feeling wronged and unknowing of the true situation, felt they deserved vengeance on the humans for what had happened.

Following their imprisonment in the Stone Army Tomb, the Serpentine sought more pacifistic reforms, seeking to atone for their ways. As a result, nearly all of them became much more peaceful, promoting politeness and courtesy. Despite this, as a result of the past, they nevertheless remained somewhat wary of humans, but ultimately came over this in order to help them upon the attack of the Golden Master, finally bridging the gap that had separated the two species for so long. As a result, the Serpentine began to venture out onto the surface, regularly interacting with the humans as generic citizens.

Despite these pacifistic reforms, however, some Serpentine, though no longer criminals, nevertheless preferred their old ways of combat and fighting. Multiple members, most notably Mezmo, continued the tradition of the Slither Pit at Yang Tavern and even invited non-serpentine, such as humans and Skulkin, to participate.

Notes

  • "Serpentine" is a real word, meaning "snake-like" or "related to snakes." The pronunciation is the same as well.
    • There is also a gem called Serpentine.
  • Lloyd was betrayed by every single tribe of Serpentine he allied himself with, those being the Hypnobrai, Fangpyre, and Anacondrai.
  • In early concepts, Lord Garmadon was the one intended to release the Serpentine.
  • Despite believing they were created by the First Spinjitzu Master, the Serpentine's true origins are ambiguous. According to Tommy Andreasen, there's a chance of a connection between the Serpentine and the tribes of Chima.[2]
  • Each of the four original Ninja was affected by a different tribe that corresponds to them.
  • Serpentine powers are not connected with the elemental powers.[3]
  • All the Serpentine are outstanding diggers, able to dig even faster than they can walk (or wriggle, if they have a tail). The Constrictai are the best diggers among the Serpentine, able to dig much faster than the others.
  • It seems that (for the first five tribes that appeared) the warrior has the same head mold with the general.
  • Although there are many villainous factions, the Serpentine are the villains that have fought the Ninja the most.
  • The Serpentine bears a resemblance to the mythological creature Nāga. A half-man, half-snake hybrid which were semi-divine and coincidentally enough the "elders" mentioned by Skales foretold a prophecy of "The Curse of the Golden Master" in the said episode, and prophecy is connected to a form of divinity, such as Precognition, which is trying to see into the future just like Oracles and Seers.
SkalesDesignComparison

Skales's character vs. minifigure design

  • Some Serpentine were released in new Ninjago: Legacy sets with updated designs.
  • Slithraa, Skales, Fangtom, Skalidor, Acidicus, and originally Pythor have a normal minifigure's upper hip piece between their torso and tail in the show, despite the LEGO version not having this. The reason for this is unknown, though it's likely related to how the normal minifigure character models always have this section.

Known Serpentine

Serpents

Anacondrai

Hypnobrai

Fangpyre

Constrictai

Venomari

Anacondrai Cultists

Vermillion

Pyro Vipers

Hybrids

References

Characters
Heroes Arin · Cole · Jay · Kai · Lloyd · Master Wu · Nya · Riyu · Sora · Wyldfyre · Zane
Allies Cyrus Borg · Dareth · Falcon · Lord Garmadon · MiniPix Seven · Misako · P.I.X.A.L. · Ronin · Skylor
Villains Acidicus · Acronix · Arkade · Aspheera · Anacondrai generals (Arcturus) · Attila · Avatar Harumi · Bansha · Empress Beatrix · Barracudox · Bizarro Cole · Bizarro Jay · Bizarro Kai · Bizarro Zane · Blizzard Warriors (Grimfax) · Blizzard Sword Masters · Blizzard Archers · Commander Blunck · Boa Destructors · Bucko · Buffer · Buffmillion · Bunch · Bytar · Cardinsto · Cobra Mechanics · Cece · Char · Master Chen · Chew Toy · Chokun · Claw Hunters (Claw General · Hunter No. 29) · Cyren · Chope · Chopper Maroon · Chris · "Chuck" · Cinder · Clancee · Clouse · Cowler · General Cryptor · Cyrus · Daddy No Legs · Delara · Dogshank · Dorama · Doubloon · Eyezor · Faith · Fangdam · Fang-Suei · Fangtom · Fenwick · Fire Fiends · First Mate · Flintlocke · Francis · Gahrann the Dreamer · Ghoultar · Ghurka · Giant Stone Warrior · Glutinous · Golden Vipers · Hackler · Harumi · Hazza D'ur · Hostess · Howla · Hypno Vipers · Imperium Guards (Imperium Guard Commander · Melvin) · Insect Master · Iron Baron · Jet Jack · Jordana · King Kalmaar · Kapau · Karenn · Killow · Kirchonn the Invincible · General Kozu · Krait · Krux · Kryptarium inmates (The Needles) · Lasha · Dr. LaRow · Living Diamonds · Lizaru · Luke Cunningham · Maaray Guards (Gripe) · Supreme Commander Machia · Chief Mammatus · Martin · Mask of Malice · Master of Amber · The Mechanic · Mezmo · Ming · Mister F · Moody · Mogra · Mohawk · Monkey Wretch · Morro · Mr. E · Muzzle · Nadakhan · Nails · Nineko · Nitro · No-Eyed Pete · Min-Droid · Miss Demeanor · Nindroid Drones · Nindroid Warriors · The Omega · Otto Pilot · The Overlord · Pitch · PoulErik · The Preeminent · Pyro Destroyers · Pyro Slayers · Pyro Whippers · Pyrrhus · Python Dynamite · Pythor · Quartet of Villains · Commander Raggmunk · Rapton · Lord Ras · Ras' master · Rattla · Re-Awakened · Red Visors (Red 27 · Red 29) · Red Vipers · Reflectra · Richie · Ritchie · Rivett · Rotten Rabbits · Rumble Keepers · Samurai warrior · Sawyer · Scar the Skullbreaker · Scooter · Shadow Army · Six-Armed Warriors · Skip Vicious · Skreemers · Slackjaw · Skales · Skalidor · Sleven · Slithraa · Sly Vipers · Sneaky Snakes · Snake villain · Snappa · Snike · Captain Soto · Soul Archer · Spitta · Spyder · Sqiffy · Stalwart Dangerbuff · Stone Warriors · Stone Scouts · Stone Swordsmen · Sushimi · Sushimi's sushi chefs · Talon · Tanabrax · Tannin · Thunder Keepers · Time Ninja · Toxic Vipers · Translucent Blue Viper · Translucent Orange Viper · Translucent Purple Vipers · Unagami · Ultra Violet · Vangelis · Vengestone Brutes · Vengestone Guards · Vengestone Warriors · Vermin · Vex · Wail · Warriors of Felis · Wolf Hunters (Wolf Mask Claw Warriors · Wolf Mask Guards · Wolf Mask Warriors) · Wooo · Wrayth · Viper Flyers · Master Yang · Yokai · Zoltar · Zugu
Creatures Adam · Anacondrai serpent · Bahn · Balee · Bandit · Blue Dragon · Boreal · Chompy · The Chroma · Colossus · Crab monster · Crabby · Craglings (King Crag-Nor) · Dragon keeper · Dragon Matriarch · Dragonides · Egalt · Empire Dragon · Fire Dragon (Core) · Fire Dragon (Dragons Rising) · Fire Fang · Firstbourne · Fluffy · Geotomic Rock Monsters · Ghost Dragons · Gifting Goat · Great Devourer · Grief-Bringer · Guide Parrot · Heatwave · Henry · Ice Behemoth · Ice bird · Ice Serpent · Imperium's Source Dragon · Jiro · Krag · Kuma · Lava-Tides (Lava-Tide Leader · Lava-Todd the Wise · Lava-Tony) · Large dragons · Legendary Dragon · Leviathans · Monster sushi · Mud monsters · Mystery Dust . Nimbus · Pet dragon · Pebbles · Rodrigo · Ross · Sir Chomps-A-Lot · Slab · Snickers · Stone Hawk · Stormbringer · Stormbringer's baby · Strangle Weed Tentacled beasts · Thunder Dragon · Treehorn queen · Ultra Dragon (Flame · Rocky · Shard · Wisp) · Undead Mino · Undersea Biscuit · Water Dragon · Wojira · Wu's chicken · Wu's dog · Zane's Mino · Zanth · Zippy
Other Adara · Admin Droid · Adventure-Ready Woman · Administration Agents (Agent Allen · Agent Denholt · Agent Karit · Agent Underwood · Sub-Agent Prentis) · Alfonzo Frohicky · Algae farmers (Dale) · Akita · Andrea Thomson · Announcer · Anthony Brutinelli · Antonia · Army of Shintaro (Hailmar) · Arin's parents · Arrakore · Ash · Atta the Ratta · Auto · Avatar Pink Zane · Bank Boss · Baker · Barry · Beavers · Benny · King Benthomaar · Dr. Berkman · Beta Jay 137 · Boat Vendor · Bob-Bob · Bob Rattlebottom · Bob the Intern · Bolobo · Boma · Bone Hunters · Bone Guards · Bone King · Bone Knights · Bone Scorpios · Bone Warriors · Borg Store Employee · Britts Subskian · Brad Tudabone · Brayden Nelson · Bron · Butchie · Caregiver bot · Carridi · Cathy · Chamille · Christina · Chuck · Claire · Cecil Putnam · Circus Clown · Clutch Powers · Clancee's mother · Cliff Gordon · Coast Guard · Cole's grandfather · Collins · Construction workers · Cook · Courthouse Civilian · Cragger · Dan Vaapit · Dee-Jay 81 · Dillon · Dwayne · Echo Zane · Ed · Edna · Egon the Extraordinary · Eileen · Emcee · Emperor of Ninjago · Empress of Ninjago · Engelbert · Euphrasia · Finn · First Spinjitzu Master · Flerry McFloyster · The Fold · Formling Leader · Fred Finely · Fugi-Dove · Fugi-Dove's brother · Fuchsia Ninja · Fungus · Gamer Geek · Garpo · Gayle Gossip · Gene · Genn · Gertrude · Ginkle · Gleck · Gliff · Golden Ninja · Gravis · Griffin Turner · Green Screen Gary · Griffin Turner's grandparent · Grimfax's advisor · Groko · Grumbmiller · Chancellor Gulch · Hageman · Hageman Brothers · Hai · Hana · Hayley Wolfe · Harumi's parents · Hibiki · Hounddog McBrag · Hutchins · Hyper-Sonic · Imperial Sludge · Imperium Teen Resistance Force (Percival Tartigrade) · Indi · Jack the Rabbit · Jacob Pevsner · Jamanakai Villagers · Jake · Jake's parents · Jay Vincent · Jaybird 64 · Jaywalkin 238 · Jay's mother · Jeffy · Jeremiah Bobblestein · Jesper · Jimmy · Joey · Johnny · Jonesy · Joshua Deck · Juggernaut · Dr. Julien · Kaito · Karlof · Kataru · Kenji · Kenzo · Khanjikhan · Commander Kiflin · Knuckles · Mr. Koenig · Korgran · Korgran's father · Komala · Kreel · Kwon · Lan · Lar · Larry · Laval · Leroy · Lilly · Lobbo · Lumberjacks · Lloyd (The LEGO Movie) · Marcus · Magician · Mambo V · Mambo's advisor · Mascots · Mariano · Mei · Michael Kramer · Mikloshe · The Milk Man · Milton Dyer · Milton Dyer's father · Min · Mina · Mindaro · Monks · Motorcycle Mechanic · Mr. Pale · Mr. Righty Tighty · "Mr. Wise" · Mrs. Dyer · Mrs. Uchida · Museum Curator · Master of Gravity · Master of Ice · Master of Shadow · Master of Sound · Manko · Marla · Mary Louise's captain · May Robsen · Maya · Meeha · Mid · Moe · Mood · Mucoids (Grab-Barg · Tope-Epot · Zant-Tanz) · Mudd · Munce Sentries · Munce Warriors · Murt · Murt (father) · Queen Murtessa · Mystake · Nelson · Newbie Gamer · Neuro · News Reporter · Night Watchman · Nindroid Sentries · Ninjago City's former mayor · Ninjago soldiers · Warden Noble · Nadakhan's mother · Neido · Nobu · Nobu (Spinjitzu Smash!) · Noonan · Nyad · O'Doyle · Obachan · Ocean gang (Ocean gang leader) · Okino · Old Man Jiro · Orange Ninja · Patty Keys · Percy Shippelton · Peri · Phantom Ninja · Phil · Pink Ninja · Plundar · Pokee · Police Commissioner · Police Officer · Postman · Prison guards · Pythor's mother · Quanish the Elder · Rachel Sparrow · Rain · Repo Man · Restaurant Owner · Rice farmers · Robot Manager · Robo Usher 3000 · Roise · Ronin's daughter · Ronin's wife · The Royal Blacksmiths (Lou) · Royal Guards · Rufus McCallister · Saeko · Sage · Sally-Bob · Sally · Sally (Wu's Academy) · Sally's parents · Sammy · Santa Claus · Scott · Scott Decoteau · Security Bots · Security guards (Borg Industries) · Security guards (Explorer's Club) · Security guards (Ninjago City) · Seliel · Seliel's father · Selma · Sentry General · Shade · Shezada · Shin · Shifty · Ship Captain · Shu · Simon · Skales Jr. · Skeleton · Skeleton figurehead · Skylor's mother · Smythe · Sora's parents · Sorla · Spinjago Citizen · Spirit of the Temple · Spokes · Stone Guardians · Street Vendor · Successful Samurai · Suetonius · Suzie Wheeler · Sybex Tribe · Tai-D · Takanagi · Targle · Tea Vendor · Teal Ninja · Ten-Speed · Tito · Tommy · Tommy (Wu's Academy) · Tox · Tour Guide · King Trimaar · Trylle · Twitchy Tim · Uchida · Ulysses Trustable · Underhill · Unknown Elemental Master · Uthaug · Queen Vania · Vinny Folson · Vlad Tutu · Wavern · Master Whoosh · Yana · Yellow Ninja · Dr. Yost · Yuuki · Zoro