Kobold
A race of dog-like humanoids found throughout Norrath, with major populations on Odus (Warrens), in Antonica (Nagafen's Lair), and on Velious (Velketor's Labyrinth).
- Type
- Race
- Attested in
- EQ1
- Sources
- 30 texts
Overview
Drawn from KobScr1 — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
In the age of scale we arrived, The scaled beasts of the Dragon Queen ruled the surface and skies. All else belonged to our people, By Brell Serilis' hands were we created and delivered to the Underfoot of Norrath. As the numbers of our ancestors grew, so did the powers of the ancient shaman. Tribes began to form and territory became disputed. For ages the blood flowed and the powers of stone and steel were discovered.
Official Lore
11Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
KobScr2
In the time of scale a powerful shaman gifted by Brell with the insight needed to unite the ancient tribes rose to power. Under the guidance of King Gkar the ancients developed new techniques of forging ore, replacing old tools with new.
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Three hundred years after the fall of King Gkar, Brell recognized the opportunity to form a second pact thus allowing him to strengthen his hold on the subterranean lands. This time Fizzlethorpe, Cazic-Thule, and Rallos Zek agreed to the pact. Brell created the Gnomes and placed them near the lands of the Dwarves.
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As Rallos walked among us he gazed into our souls, seeking one with the most rage, the strongest will, and the most disciplined mind. Rallos found what he sought within an elderly shaman whose years of powerlessness had fed his despair and resentment of Brell and the short ones.
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The surface races consumed in their own wars against the minions of Rallos Zek paid little heed to the turmoil beneath the surface.
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Brell had not anticipated the attentiveness of his peers, especially the War Lord Rallos Zek. Mostly out of fear of the Warlords wrath for his deception Brell turned his back on our people. Leaving our King without guidance and our shamans powerless with prayers unanswered. King Gkar fell into despair as his people and kingdom crumbled around him.
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It was during King Gkar's reign when Brell decided he alone could not break Veeshans grasp on the world of Norrath. Brell met with Tunare, Prexus, and Rallos Zek and told them of Veeshans New World. Brell kept the source of his information about the world a secret as he made a pact with the gathered Gods.
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Quellious Symbol Quests
…Leraena Shelyrak says, 'There have been sightings of kobold lesser shaman, greater shaman, and even a kobold high shaman. If you wish to continue Quellious' work take this sack and bring me eight of the odd bone necklaces worn by the lesser shaman.' Leraena Shelyrak says, 'I am unfamiliar with the markings that adorn these necklaces.
Read the full sourceShazda Kaekwon, Stonebrunt Mountains
…"There are many threats currently facing this village. The kobolds of Clan Kolbok are becoming bolder in pushing the boundaries of the territory in which they usually hunt. A few of the kobolds now hunt recklessly, killing for pleasure instead of sustenance. [Rognarog] the Infuriated is the most murderous of such kobolds.
Read the full sourceLeraena Shelyrak, Erudin
"Welcome. my child. I am Leraena Shelyrak. overseer of the Temple of Divine Light. Inside this temple. you may find the path to inner peace. Introduce yourself to each of the priests and priestesses of the temple as well as the paladins. Together we shall put an end to such disruptive influences as the [kobold shamans]."
Read the full sourceFelodius Sworddancer, Qeynos
…"I could treat you to a story about an ogre legend! Or perhaps you would like to hear a story about the [gnome] who cried kobold?" "Once upon a time. there was a young gnome boy. His job was to repair the clockworks outside Ak'Anon and tell the guards if there was any trouble from kobolds. Well. one day. the boy decided to play a prank on the guards.
Read the full sourceHeretic Heads
…Shazda Kaekwon says 'There are many threats currently facing this village. The kobolds of Clan Kolbok are becoming bolder in pushing the boundaries of the territory in which they usually hunt. A few of the kobolds now hunt recklessly, killing for pleasure instead of sustenance. [Rognarog] the Infuriated is the most murderous of such kobolds.
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16Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
2Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.