Zogbanu

An ancient race of 8-9 ft humanoid creatures with tough generally jet black, red, bark brown, or purple, skin sking and hardened hornlike hair making them appear even taller.

 

They are experts in woodcraft, sorcery, medicine, and possessing great tools and weapons. Known to carry great lances made from a lightweight ironhard wood.

They hold a benevolent dominion over most of the other creatures in West Africa. Later revealed to be an ancient and alien race of refugees given sanctuary on Earth by the Ka’Nok.