Kobolds wore clothing for function or ritual, but not to prevent nudity. The overcrowding eliminated the concept of privacy, so kobolds slept in communal areas where nudity was not regarded as shameful or offensive, even to the opposite sex. Their lairs were often overcrowded, although when one tribe became too numerous, it split into numerous smaller ones. Kobolds lived in the dark, ideally underground or thick forest, in tribal societies. Occasionally, kobolds would enslave their foes, who then might be sold on, unless they were gnomes, which kobolds would always kill, but never eat. Kobolds would usually loot what treasure they could carry from their defeated enemies, who were usually killed. They disliked gnomes to such an extent that they would attack on sight. Kobold traps included spike pits, tripwires, flaming oil, and poisonous vermin. If their numbers were diminished such that they had less than a two-to-one advantage, the group would usually flee. They preferred to lay traps or ambushes, and would only engage a foe directly after it was weakened. Kobolds used their cunning and sheer weight of numbers to defeat enemies. Around one in ten thousand kobolds was a natural lycanthrope in this manner. This resulted in lycanthropic kobold dire weasels. Lycanthropy Īt some point in time, kobolds learned to domesticate dire weasels to serve them as guards and hunters. Bitterleaf was often applied after shedding to help the new scales acquire strength and shine. The process was usually accelerated by rubbing.
SPLIT CREATURES HEROES V SKIN
Unlike snakes, kobolds did not shed their entire skin at once they instead shed portions of it over a period of time, much like lizards do. A growing kobold might do this as frequently as weekly, but a developed one usually shed once per season. Like other reptiles, kobolds shed their skin periodically. Ritual demanded that the egg be taken to a sacred hatching place, and dragonwrought kobolds would be raised above ground if they were able to fly, so that they could learn to use their wings. These kobolds possessed wings like those of a dragon, and some were of enough use to allow flight. Some rare kobold children were dragonwrought, and it was possible to tell this because the egg would be speckled with flecks of the dragon's color, which became more numerous throughout the incubation period. They often laid eggs in a common nest, with specialized foster parents watching over the eggs and wyrmlings. Kobold young matured quickly, having reached young adulthood in six years. The eggs were particularly sturdy, and the young inside could survive even if the egg broke as much as fifteen days early. An egg needed incubation for about two months, but the newly hatched kobold could walk in just hours. About one in ten pregnancies led to two eggs. A pregnant female would lay her egg within two weeks. Kobolds were extremely fecund egg-layers, having the highest birth rate among humanoids. Where other races considered heroes to be those who enact great feats of strength or military prowess, kobold heroes were those who showed great prowess in trap setting, torture and ambush. Kobolds were confident and happy to remain separated from the other races. Their society was influenced by their lawful evil alignment. General plans and goals would be common knowledge, and detailed plans were shared with all who asked to allow them to work fruitfully for the good of the tribe. Among the monstrous humanoids, they were known for cunning plans, and unlike many others, would also share those plans among the entire tribe. If they ever confronted an enemy, they would try to overwhelm foes with sheer numbers. They would plan and dig mines industriously, while laying cruel traps for interlopers, preferring an ambush to direct confrontation. The ultimate goal of the kobold race was to conquer as much land as possible. They would naturally tend to hate larger creatures, and although they would show respect and obedience if required, they always looked for ways to display their resentment. Most felt as though they ought to compensate for their small size in other ways, such as humor or aggression. Kobolds were resentful of their short stature and hated members of other races who poked fun at them for this. Kobolds were not above using the most sinister of tricks to blend in among human crowds. Kobolds liked to wear red or orange garments, which were usually ragged. They would often smell of wet dog and stagnant water. Small white or tan horns protruded from their head, and they had rat-like tails. They had long, clawed fingers and a jaw like a crocodile. A kobold was a reptilian humanoid, standing between 2' and 2'6" (60cm – 75cm) tall, weighing 35 to 45 pounds (16 – 20kg), with scaled skin between reddish brown and black in color and burnt orange to red eyes.
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