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A '''swamp kobold''', {{monsym|swamp kobold}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. | A '''swamp kobold''', {{monsym|swamp kobold}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. | ||
| − | {{ | + | ==Generation== |
| + | In addition to random generation, three swamp kobolds appear within the room of [[Kroo the Kobold King]] in both variations of the [[kobold level]]. | ||
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| + | A swamp kobold [[Monster starting inventory|generates with]] have either an [[orcish spear]] ({{frac|4}} chance) or a stack of darts ({{frac|3|4}} chance), and either an [[orcish short sword]] ({{frac|4}} chance) or an [[orcish dagger]] ({{frac|3|4}} chance).{{refsrc|makemon.c|851|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | {{Wikipedia|Kobold (Dungeons & Dragons)}} | ||
| + | Kobolds are creatures that appear in many fantasy-themed works and media, which often borrow significantly from Germanic folklore - Germanic kobolds are a form of sprite that are generally benevolent if treated with kindness, but will respond to disrespect with anything ranging from pranks to even outright attacking and killing offenders. | ||
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| + | ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' in particular - and by extension, ''NetHack'' and many of its variants - depicts the kobold as a race of small reptilian humanoids with long tails, distantly related to dragons; earlier editions gave kobolds more dog-like features, which lead to many depictions of kobolds in Japanese media leaning harder in that direction after the popularity of the anime franchise ''Record of Lodoss War''. Fantasy kobolds are often considered weak "cannon fodder" monsters that can be cunning and strong in groups, similar to goblins. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia|<poem> | ||
| + | The race of kobolds are reputed to be an artificial creation | ||
| + | of a master wizard (demi-god?). They are about 3' tall with | ||
| + | a vaguely dog-like face. They bear a violent dislike of the | ||
| + | Elven race, and will go out of their way to cause trouble | ||
| + | for Elves at any time. | ||
| + | </poem>}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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{{variant-343}} | {{variant-343}} | ||
[[Category:SLASH'EM monsters]] | [[Category:SLASH'EM monsters]] | ||
Revision as of 23:40, 11 November 2023
k swamp kobold 
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| Difficulty | 4 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 1d8 |
| Base level | 3 |
| Base experience | 33 |
| Speed | 9 |
| Base AC | 10 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | -3 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 450 |
| Nutritional value | 150 |
| Size | Small |
| Resistances | poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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A swamp kobold:
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| Reference | SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1012 |
A swamp kobold, k, is a type of monster that appears in SLASH'EM, SlashTHEM and Hack'EM.
Generation
In addition to random generation, three swamp kobolds appear within the room of Kroo the Kobold King in both variations of the kobold level.
A swamp kobold generates with have either an orcish spear (1⁄4 chance) or a stack of darts (3⁄4 chance), and either an orcish short sword (1⁄4 chance) or an orcish dagger (3⁄4 chance).[1]
Origin
Kobolds are creatures that appear in many fantasy-themed works and media, which often borrow significantly from Germanic folklore - Germanic kobolds are a form of sprite that are generally benevolent if treated with kindness, but will respond to disrespect with anything ranging from pranks to even outright attacking and killing offenders.
Dungeons & Dragons in particular - and by extension, NetHack and many of its variants - depicts the kobold as a race of small reptilian humanoids with long tails, distantly related to dragons; earlier editions gave kobolds more dog-like features, which lead to many depictions of kobolds in Japanese media leaning harder in that direction after the popularity of the anime franchise Record of Lodoss War. Fantasy kobolds are often considered weak "cannon fodder" monsters that can be cunning and strong in groups, similar to goblins.
Encyclopedia entry
The race of kobolds are reputed to be an artificial creation
of a master wizard (demi-god?). They are about 3' tall with
a vaguely dog-like face. They bear a violent dislike of the
Elven race, and will go out of their way to cause trouble
for Elves at any time.
