So, Kobolds are quickly becoming my new hyperfixation due to their draconic design, ability to be wholesome gremlins who cause shenanigans, and ability to make trenchcoats cool. As such, I've decided to write some lore for them if they don't have any, and work on making the Yipyak language with a complete dictionary, grammar, articles, etc. Since I'm new to Koboldom, I figured I should ask for some tips and advice in this endeavor, as well as what letters I should use with Yipyak (The grammar and other things will be done on Vulgarlang.com, with other changes done by me). Let me know what you think and things to consider before I start!
I've had a soft spot for Kobolds too, for a while now. This is my favorite take on Kobold lore, for Forgotten Realms at least. Maybe some of this can work for your character/world.
I think a good thing to include about kobolds in your lore is their sorcery capabilities and their smart trap designs, as those are the staples of kobolds.
(PS: My quote thing on the bottom was about a kobold I was trying to loot. The character I was using was also a kobold. You can see how demented that campaign was)
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DM: He doesn't have much besides the skin on his bones.
Me: I'll take the skin on his bones, then.
Also, this is for Redwall nerds: Eeeeeuuuuulllllllaaaaaaaalllllllliiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the idea of playing up the potential complexities that would be associated with having winged kobolds and non-winged kobolds. The differences could potentially have fun implications for how kobold society develops.
The most obvious example of this is: winged kobolds see themselves as superior. Typically are leaders of kobold communities. non-winged kobolds could be doting or resentful or have any other sort of dynamic mixed feelings associated with these differences.
But that's just one example out of many that could apply to how kobold society grapples with the differences between winged/non-winged kobolds.
In Mordenkainen's some (and I'm not entirely sure) are descended from dragons and can use draconic magic like bursts of flame.
Yeah, it was a dragon sorcerer or something like that. My book is still in a box after moving so will need to find later. But I also read them often being sorcerers.
So, Kobolds are quickly becoming my new hyperfixation due to their draconic design, ability to be wholesome gremlins who cause shenanigans, and ability to make trenchcoats cool. As such, I've decided to write some lore for them if they don't have any, and work on making the Yipyak language with a complete dictionary, grammar, articles, etc. Since I'm new to Koboldom, I figured I should ask for some tips and advice in this endeavor, as well as what letters I should use with Yipyak (The grammar and other things will be done on Vulgarlang.com, with other changes done by me). Let me know what you think and things to consider before I start!
I've had a soft spot for Kobolds too, for a while now. This is my favorite take on Kobold lore, for Forgotten Realms at least. Maybe some of this can work for your character/world.
Mr Rhexx's take on Kobold lore
Thanks!
I think a good thing to include about kobolds in your lore is their sorcery capabilities and their smart trap designs, as those are the staples of kobolds.
(PS: My quote thing on the bottom was about a kobold I was trying to loot. The character I was using was also a kobold. You can see how demented that campaign was)
DM: He doesn't have much besides the skin on his bones.
Me: I'll take the skin on his bones, then.
Also, this is for Redwall nerds: Eeeeeuuuuulllllllaaaaaaaalllllllliiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!
Volos had a decent section on kobolds which may be worth checking out
What do you need to know?
And yes, check Volo's Guide for if nothing else the inventor who has a chance at throwing a live skunk at their enemies.
I like the idea of playing up the potential complexities that would be associated with having winged kobolds and non-winged kobolds. The differences could potentially have fun implications for how kobold society develops.
The most obvious example of this is: winged kobolds see themselves as superior. Typically are leaders of kobold communities. non-winged kobolds could be doting or resentful or have any other sort of dynamic mixed feelings associated with these differences.
But that's just one example out of many that could apply to how kobold society grapples with the differences between winged/non-winged kobolds.
In Mordenkainen's some (and I'm not entirely sure) are descended from dragons and can use draconic magic like bursts of flame.
Yeah, it was a dragon sorcerer or something like that. My book is still in a box after moving so will need to find later. But I also read them often being sorcerers.
Yeah, there's a kobold sorcerer, dragonshield, and inventor in mordenkainens.
DM: He doesn't have much besides the skin on his bones.
Me: I'll take the skin on his bones, then.
Also, this is for Redwall nerds: Eeeeeuuuuulllllllaaaaaaaalllllllliiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!