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Beast of Lores
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Imagine a world where there exists no man, no elf, no dwarf, nor any variation thereof. In the absence of man, monsters fill the void. And they've their own cultures, their own identities, their own lives.
I've developed in this world many things, and plan to develop many more, but in truth, there is one thing in specific I have gone far in-depth with: Kobolds! The Kobolds in this universe are part of a general species of batlike humanoids whose subracial names are suffixed with -bold. Their flesh is pale, often tans or reds in hue, varying in form and level of fur growth, a slight hunch in the back with lithe arms, clawed hands, eyes of a serpent with emerald, sapphire or ruby iris, and a snubbed nose almost likened to a vampire bat's nose. Besides this, the Kobolds are also capable of developing ivory growths upon their faces, such as a goatee-like spike on the chin, studs along the jawline or brows, or actual horns. Tusks and fangs are even a possibility. They're quite diverse, and I'm considering extending that diversity further in the Kobold subrace.
This image provides an accurate idea of what I imagine Kobold anatomy to be like.
I've also developed their culture, homeland, and a few things more.
Kobolds hail from Kobon, a land of marshes/swamps, lush fields of grass, sprawling forests, rolling hills, and mountainous earth. The resources in this land are described as bountiful and is what allowed the Kobolds to prosper as a civilization. Culturally, the Kobolds are extremely focused in the preservation of memories, their nations spotted by library fortresses known as Recordance(s) of Memories, where hundreds, sometimes thousands of biographical information, be they singular notes or entire books regarding a person's life, are stored and guarded. Even items used by their people are preserved as artifacts of tangible memory. In respect to this, there also exists a job of sorts, a career, known as the Swordbearer. To understand the Swordbearer is to understand the importance of a memory to the Kobonites.
They who in an Oath of Remembrance do solemnly swear their life to the recordance of another are known as Swordbearers. Their duty is to follow and live with another person for so long as they live, writing down their daily life in journals, notes, understanding their struggles and so on. In essence, a living biography. Swordbearers also act as servants/assistants to their charge, whatever that might look like. The term "Swordbearer" comes from the fact that they are often assigned to knights and the like, though in truth any soul might obtain one. If a Swordbearer's charge would expire, though, then their secondary purpose comes into play: Taking the corpse, its items. their journals and notes to a Recorder to have it chronicled and stored in the Recordance of Memories, as well as to give a detailed verbal account to be written down as biography regarding that person's life.
Though I feel as though I'm not conveying it as vividly as I would like for it to be, this is the kind of culture the Kobolds have. Miscellaneous information, I suppose, would be that there exists some level of advance knowledge regarding forging and armor-/weapon-making, "alchemy", basic hygiene knowledge, giant rats for mounts, bathhouses, etc. Beyond those, there's a strong influence regarding Arthurian legend, such the newest king of a nation in Kobon having a court wizard. What else... well, it's also a largely-feudal monarchical society. The Kobonites are hostile to magic, thinking it of as devil-worship powers, its practitioners "Warlocks" in their eyes. It has more to do with their religion, which worships a feminine eldritch deity known as Her Grace, the Lady, and more.
I say all of this because I wonder what everyone would think of it, whether or not they would like to roleplay in this world that is of the low fantasy genre more than it is high fantasy, despite the fantastic creatures within. And if anyone is interested, I don't mind allowing others developing content for this world. Though it is canonically supposed to exclude humankind, I do not mind including humanity if everyone wants it to be a thing. As in, for the roleplayable version.
Essentially, the summary is that monsters instead of humans develop societies, governments, cultures, and so on in a Medieval setting that is largely grounded in reality with some fantastical leniency afforded in various areas. Would you guys be interested in a roleplay regarding this world? It's all still a WIP, so keep that in mind.
Ask questions, please.
I've developed in this world many things, and plan to develop many more, but in truth, there is one thing in specific I have gone far in-depth with: Kobolds! The Kobolds in this universe are part of a general species of batlike humanoids whose subracial names are suffixed with -bold. Their flesh is pale, often tans or reds in hue, varying in form and level of fur growth, a slight hunch in the back with lithe arms, clawed hands, eyes of a serpent with emerald, sapphire or ruby iris, and a snubbed nose almost likened to a vampire bat's nose. Besides this, the Kobolds are also capable of developing ivory growths upon their faces, such as a goatee-like spike on the chin, studs along the jawline or brows, or actual horns. Tusks and fangs are even a possibility. They're quite diverse, and I'm considering extending that diversity further in the Kobold subrace.
This image provides an accurate idea of what I imagine Kobold anatomy to be like.
I've also developed their culture, homeland, and a few things more.
Kobolds hail from Kobon, a land of marshes/swamps, lush fields of grass, sprawling forests, rolling hills, and mountainous earth. The resources in this land are described as bountiful and is what allowed the Kobolds to prosper as a civilization. Culturally, the Kobolds are extremely focused in the preservation of memories, their nations spotted by library fortresses known as Recordance(s) of Memories, where hundreds, sometimes thousands of biographical information, be they singular notes or entire books regarding a person's life, are stored and guarded. Even items used by their people are preserved as artifacts of tangible memory. In respect to this, there also exists a job of sorts, a career, known as the Swordbearer. To understand the Swordbearer is to understand the importance of a memory to the Kobonites.
They who in an Oath of Remembrance do solemnly swear their life to the recordance of another are known as Swordbearers. Their duty is to follow and live with another person for so long as they live, writing down their daily life in journals, notes, understanding their struggles and so on. In essence, a living biography. Swordbearers also act as servants/assistants to their charge, whatever that might look like. The term "Swordbearer" comes from the fact that they are often assigned to knights and the like, though in truth any soul might obtain one. If a Swordbearer's charge would expire, though, then their secondary purpose comes into play: Taking the corpse, its items. their journals and notes to a Recorder to have it chronicled and stored in the Recordance of Memories, as well as to give a detailed verbal account to be written down as biography regarding that person's life.
Though I feel as though I'm not conveying it as vividly as I would like for it to be, this is the kind of culture the Kobolds have. Miscellaneous information, I suppose, would be that there exists some level of advance knowledge regarding forging and armor-/weapon-making, "alchemy", basic hygiene knowledge, giant rats for mounts, bathhouses, etc. Beyond those, there's a strong influence regarding Arthurian legend, such the newest king of a nation in Kobon having a court wizard. What else... well, it's also a largely-feudal monarchical society. The Kobonites are hostile to magic, thinking it of as devil-worship powers, its practitioners "Warlocks" in their eyes. It has more to do with their religion, which worships a feminine eldritch deity known as Her Grace, the Lady, and more.
I say all of this because I wonder what everyone would think of it, whether or not they would like to roleplay in this world that is of the low fantasy genre more than it is high fantasy, despite the fantastic creatures within. And if anyone is interested, I don't mind allowing others developing content for this world. Though it is canonically supposed to exclude humankind, I do not mind including humanity if everyone wants it to be a thing. As in, for the roleplayable version.
Essentially, the summary is that monsters instead of humans develop societies, governments, cultures, and so on in a Medieval setting that is largely grounded in reality with some fantastical leniency afforded in various areas. Would you guys be interested in a roleplay regarding this world? It's all still a WIP, so keep that in mind.
Ask questions, please.
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