Chamael

The Chamael were a species of Lizard-folk who once inhabited the Domunian Peninsula, primarily in the nation of Isara. A distant relative of the Petrans, the Chamael integrated with Lepusian society at the start of the Empire's expansion, and therefore little knowledge of their traditions or culture survived them. The only true surviving relics was the city of Chaxuklas, one of Isaras three major cities, founded by the Chamael sometime in the late Awakening Era. Following the Montiac Civil War and Montiac-Isaran War, Isara folded into the Empire. Chaxuklas lied on the border between Isara and the Empire, and was largely destroyed by the fighting. Most Chamael migrated away from the city, the few who stayed unable to rebuild amidst the chaos of Isaras collapse. Chaxuklas was later resettled by Lepusians, who built over most of the Chamael architecture.

The Chamael were already in a decline before the wars, mainly due to the rapid growth of Lepusian society. The majority of adult Chamael were conscripted by Isara, mostly used on the front lines as scouts. Following the end of the Montiac-Isaran war, Chamael residing in the territory ceded to Montiacos were used as shock troops against Appius Salvian's forces. As the Chamael weren't built for traditional hand-to-hand fighting, these shock troops suffered catastrophic losses. After the collapse of Isara the Chamael were left to to fend for themselves by the Empire, which was more interested in helping its own kind. Unable to properly feed and take care of their remaining population without assistance, the Chamael faced a mass famine, and by ME 88 all Chamael had either starved to death or been killed by Lepus raiders.

The Chamael had a unique ability to change the color of their skin based on their surroundings. The Isaran military tried to adapt this to regular armor using Chamael leather. Although it failed to actively change color, these early attempts would eventually pave the way for camouflage in most modern armies.