If asked the blemmyes will explain that their progenitor was sentenced to death for a terrible affront against the gods. But when the headsman came to issue the punishment he simply tucked in his head, causing the headsman to miss. And thus he and his descendants no longer have heads to lose. Since then the ongoing displeasure of fickle gods has put them through all manner of trials - each of which they survive with the same optimistic determination.
Many Alcherans claim Blem is the secret City of Poison, a treacherous place reviled for its insidious treatment of guests. In recent times Ophidian refugees arriving at Blem have decided to embrace this dire rumor.
Very few are permitted within the Beast Kingdoms, as they are distrusted as a result of their immunity to their ritual of changing.