Kubold
Kubolds are a reptilian race similar to kobolds. Their features can be used to create several unique reptile-based characters, ranging from draconic to crocodilian.
Character Creation
| Starting Gear |
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 Sagecloth Top
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 Sagecloth Shorts
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| Starting Skill |
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 Alacrity
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The default male Kubold.
The default female Kubold.
Previous Iterations
Concept art featuring Kubold-like characters has existed since iteration 2 of PoonQuest, and one such reptilian character named Piko appeared in the very first tech demo. The race was formally introduced (and made playable) as the "Yeppi" in iteration 3 with the August 10, 2021 build of ATLYSS. ATLYSS' reptilian race has been described as intelligent and suited for spellcasting since the beginning.[1] Angela Flux bore many of the Yeppi's traits, and responded favorably to them in dialogue during the August 10, 2021 demo.[2] She was regarded as the Yeppis' patron goddess in this iteration.
2022 concept art suggested a new name for the Yeppi: "Zillard". They were referred to as the "Azora" in alpha 0.0.6a.[3] The race's name was finalized as "Kubold" in subsequent builds. The race description for Kubolds changed a few times throughout development.[4][5] There were no "default" presets for any race in early alpha builds: traits were randomized upon opening character creation. However, the character creator defaulted to specific colors when one selected a race. All races had different default colors: for Kubolds, the scales defaulted to a ruddy red tone, while the horns shifted to a verdant green.
History
- ATLYSS Alpha: Introduced.
- 0.1.6c: Starting gear for Kubolds has been added.
- 0.1.9b: Kubolds, Changs, and Byrdles have been given voices.
- 102025.a1: Updated the Kubold casting animation to be more fluid and less stiff.
- 102025.a2: Fixed kubold leg and main-bone positions for their idle animations.
- 102025.a3: Fixed the rotation and positioning of the Kubold's wrists and arms while reset into the idle animation from previously holding a weapon.
- 102025.a4: Adjusted more of the Kubold's armature bone positions and rotations to be properly aligned with the idle animations.
- 102025.a5: Fixed Kubold's mouth mesh clipping on the lowest muzzle size.
Trivia
- Angela used to heavily resemble the Yeppi in iteration 3: in iteration 4, she is an Oathkin, a race with attributes similar to both the Poons and Kubolds.
- Wisps are deceased Kubolds. Like geists, their souls were driven to madness, unable to rest in peace. However, if wisps are defeated, they will be reincarnated as Kubolds again, repeating the cycle.[6]
Gallery
Piko in the 08.30.2020 build of PoonQuest
The default Yeppi from v802, iteration 3
The UI icon for the Yeppi race in v802, iteration 3
The UI icon for the Yeppi race in v0.0.95e, iteration 3
Angela Flux in the August 2021 demo
The UI icon for the Azora race, iteration 4 (0.06a)
The UI icon for the Kubold race, iteration 4 (current)
A Kubold with the default coloration in alpha 0.1.9b
Concept Art
Iteration 2 concept art of kobolds
Iteration 2 concept art featuring a reptilian NPC
Iteration 2 concept art featuring a reptilian NPC
Iteration 2 concept art featuring Ankh, the knight class trainer
Iteration 2 concept art featuring Ankh, the knight class trainer
Iteration 3 concept art
Iteration 3 concept art
Iteration 3 concept art of a Yeppi mystic
Iteration 3 concept art of a Yeppi mystic
Iteration 3 concept art of a Yeppi warlock
Iteration 3 concept art of a Yeppi with Angela, their patron deity
Iteration 4 concept art of the Zillard
Concept art of a Kubold Mystic
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References
- ↑ Yeppi race description in v0.0.95e, the November 10, 2021 build of ATLYSS: "The Yeppi are a lawful, intelligent race that studies the arts of Magiq. By common standards, Yeppi look for solutions for abstract issues rather than to face them in violent fervor."
- ↑ Angela Flux's greeting towards Yeppi characters in atlyss_v0.802(soloPlay), the August 10, 2021 build of ATLYSS: "May the stars above bring us tears of everlasting love, my child... Allow me to assist thee..."
- ↑ Race description for Azora in the 0.0.6a build of ATLYSS: "The tall Azora are a race of intellectual prestige–– commonly seen as casters of magic more than barbaric warriors."
- ↑ Race description for Kubolds in the 0.2.4a build of ATLYSS: "Reptilian Sages who come from Oasis [sic] of a lone desert."
- ↑ Race description for Kubolds in the 0.1.6 build of ATLYSS: "Majestic. Either a follower of the Light, or a fanatic of Chaos."
- ↑ Commentary by Kiseff on wisps: They reincarnate again and live in a cycle. You could say if you killed a wisp, they would rest and be purified, but brought back as a player Kubold into the world.
