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 Kobalds are believed to have first emerged from the [[Kodar Mountains|Kodar Gate]] during its final years of accessibility, following the earlier spread of hobgoblins, goblins and norkers. Upon arrival, they were quickly subjugated — preyed upon for sport, enslaved in large numbers and eventually assimilated into subordinate positions within the military and administrative structures of the [[Empire of Vostoch|Vostoch]], [[Empire of Trakkatch Dran|Trakkatch Dran]] and the [[Kingdom of Magloshkagok|Magloshkagok]]. Despite their treatment, kobalds proved themselves useful in auxiliary roles, particularly where expendable labor or inconspicuous movement was required.
-By the 2nd century, they began appearing in western campaigns as hired slingers, skirmishers and camp followers, gradually establishing themselves as a common feature of borderland conflict. Roman records refer to them as "lizard-rats," noting their habit of trailing larger forces in swarms, scavenging what they could and fleeing en masse when pressed. In large numbers, kobalds serve well as archers, especially when provided simple cover or elevation. Their small frames and agility make them well-suited to the roles of scout, runner or infiltrator; they are frequently tasked with reconnaissance or rapid communication between divisions, as they can move unseen and unchallenged in difficult terrain. Their talents in '''[[Concealment (sage study)|concealment]]''' make them a persistent nuisance in military supply chains and siege works.
+By the 2nd century, they began appearing in western campaigns as hired slingers, skirmishers and camp followers, gradually establishing themselves as a common feature of borderland conflict. Roman records refer to them as "lizard-rats," noting their habit of trailing larger forces in swarms, scavenging what they could and fleeing en masse when pressed. In large numbers, kobalds serve well as [[Archer (soldier)|archers]], especially when provided simple cover or elevation. Their small frames and agility make them well-suited to the roles of scout, runner or infiltrator; they are frequently tasked with reconnaissance or rapid communication between divisions, as they can move unseen and unchallenged in difficult terrain. Their talents in '''[[Concealment (sage study)|concealment]]''' make them a persistent nuisance in military supply chains and siege works.
 In present days, kobalds are widely regarded as a nuisance species, particularly in urban regions. They are known to colonise sewers, forgotten tunnels, abandoned crypts and other neglected infrastructure beneath cities, where they multiply unchecked. Surface dwellers rarely see them in daylight, but rumours and tales of stolen goods, gnawed corpses and eerie night sounds are common. In more remote regions, kobalds sometimes establish crude, well-defended [[Village|villages]], often dug into cliff-sides, ruins or riverbanks, from which they conduct raids on livestock, farms and vulnerable travelers. Efforts to dislodge them are usually only temporary, as kobalds rarely fight for territory — they vanish and return like vermin, persistent and watchful.

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	All weapons listed above, excluding the lance, deal 1–4 damage as modified by the kobald's small stature. Kobalds are adept at using terrain, surprise and numbers to maximise the effectiveness of these otherwise modest tools of war.		All weapons listed above, excluding the lance, deal 1–4 damage as modified by the kobald's small stature. Kobalds are adept at using terrain, surprise and numbers to maximise the effectiveness of these otherwise modest tools of war.
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	See [[Bestiary]]		See [[Bestiary]]
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 | hpdie = d4
 | attack = '''1''': [[Claw (attack)|claw]] or by weapon type
-| dmg = 1–3 (claw), variable
+| dmg = 1-3 (claw), variable
 | special = [[Infravision|infravision]]
 }}

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 | stride = 4
 | hpdie = d4
-| attack = [[Claw (attack)|claw]] or by weapon type
+| attack = '''1''': [[Claw (attack)|claw]] or by weapon type
-| dmg = 1–3, varies
+| dmg = 1–3 (claw), variable
 | special = [[Infravision|infravision]]
 }}

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 Kobalds appear to have emerged from the [[Kodar Mountains|Kodar Gate]] in the last years it was open, after hobgoblins, goblins and norkers had established themselves.  The kobalds were preyed upon, enslaved and later granted subordinate roles within the larger entities of [[Empire of Vostoch|Vostoch]], [[Empire of Trakkatch Dran|Trakkatch Dran]] and [[Kingdom of Magloshkagok|Magloshkagok]].  They began to attach themselves as mercenary soldiers to westward-moving tribes as early as the 2nd century, when they were first encountered by the Romans.  In great numbers, kobalds make effective archers; they are often employed as scouts and messangers, as they are able to '''[[Concealment (sage study)|conceal]]''' themselves easily due to their size.
-Presently they are seen as a pest, as they inhabit the underground of most large cities and will occasionally build defensive villages in isolated locales, from which they will raid farms or waylay travellers.
+Presently they are seen as a pest, as they inhabit the underground of most large cities and will occasionally build defensive [[Village|villages]] in isolated locales, from which they will raid farms or waylay travellers.
 ==== Jankent ====

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 '''Kobalds''' are diminuative humanoid creatures with some reptilian features that are closely related to [[goblin |goblins]].  They possess a long, snaking tail slightly longer than their legs, and have flat, lizard-like skulls that may or may not possess elaborate bony ridges, spikes or horns.  They are not particularly bright and are the only widespread humanoid that has no distinct homeland.  Kobalds are scattered throughout the Eurasian continent and have been encountered as far south as Madagaskara.
-[[File:Kobald Army.jpg|left|420px]]
+[[File:Kobald Army.jpg|left|420px|thumb]]
 == History ==
 Kobalds appear to have emerged from the [[Kodar Mountains|Kodar Gate]] in the last years it was open, after hobgoblins, goblins and norkers had established themselves.  The kobalds were preyed upon, enslaved and later granted subordinate roles within the larger entities of [[Empire of Vostoch|Vostoch]], [[Empire of Trakkatch Dran|Trakkatch Dran]] and [[Kingdom of Magloshkagok|Magloshkagok]].  They began to attach themselves as mercenary soldiers to westward-moving tribes as early as the 2nd century, when they were first encountered by the Romans.  In great numbers, kobalds make effective archers; they are often employed as scouts and messangers, as they are able to '''[[Concealment (sage study)|conceal]]''' themselves easily due to their size.

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 {{Bestiarychart
 | name = Kobald
-| species = [[Humanoid|humanoid]] ([[Goblinish Race|goblinish]])
+| species = [[Humanoid|humanoid]] ([[Goblinish (race)|goblinish]])
 | noapp = 5–50
 | behaviour = [[Clan (group)|clan]]