Soul Shards of Theta: Origins Saga

Kolbert
The Kobold

• History:

Kolbert is the child of a kobold and a true Dragon. As a result, he is reptilian, with small scaley wings, and a poison breath attack. He has light blue scales, and an occasional orange one, along with a bright yellow underbelly. In place of hair, he had two rows of short bone-like spikes, jetting at opposite sides of the top of his head. His face was very gecko like, although with sharp teeth.

Unfortunately, his dragon blood doesn't do much for his height. As he inherited the Kobold's small size, of 2 feet tall.

However, he did gain many abilities from his true dragon mother. Including tougher scales, although soft to the touch, like a more durable snake. He can even change size, and has the illusion magicks of a Blue Dragon.

He has another rogue class, but mixed with a Druid Archetype. Allowing him to talk to animals, and control nature. Even Shape shift into animals.

• POV:

"Stop Theif!!!"

I grinned, cutting into the crowd. My small stature making it hard for the guard to find me. As I dodged legs, and zig zagged about.

Once I was absolutely sure, the guards couldn't see me, I dove into an alley. Hiding behind a dumpster.

I waited for the guards to run passed, keeping my chuckles as a purely mental thing, until the last of them left. Then I couldn't help but giggle with delight.

I stripped off my leather armor, which hid my distinctive scales and wings.

I was left naked, which wasn't particularly an issue, given Kobolds often run around naked.

I reached under the dumpster, and pulled out my bag of holding. A gift, from my mother's hoard. Quickly stuffing my suit inside. Then changing into my various gold jewelry, and princely robes.

After all, my mother was an elder dragon. This entire country was her domain. Naturally, I was a prince, half breed or not. I would never hold political power, but I should never want for anything... so why did I keep stealing?

I looked at the trinket I took. I didn't even know what it was. I just took it and ran. Tossing it into the dumpster, I was about to re-enter the market... when I heard it.

"My my my, aren't we naughty."

I tensed, hearing that voice.

Looking up, I saw, Standing on top of the building, was some kind of blue... me. It was another dragon / kobold hybrid... no, looking at her, she had some kind of psychic field around her. It made her look like the race that saw her... a drop dead GORGEOUS glamour.

"What are you?" I couldn't stop myself from asking. However rude.

The woman chuckled, "I'm an Asari."

"Never heard of it," I shrugged.

"Of course not. The Asari haven't even touched the stars, in this time zone," She smiled.

That confused me, but I chose to ignore it, in favor of giving her a warning. "You know, it's a felony to impersonate a dragon."

"Hardly my fault," She shrugged. "I can't control how you see me." She might not be able to control her disguise, but I could tell by the taste of her magic. She COULD control activating the magicks.

I huffed, trying to act worthy of my station... despite being all kinds of nervous. Crossing my arms, I spoke with the royal dignity I had been taught. "you need something?"

She smiled at me, "Actually I was wondering if you needed something from me?" before I could even scoff, she continued. "Do you know why you stole that bobble?"

I paled.

"You snuck into the most guarded warehouse in the market, cracked the most difficult safe, and then purposely triggered an alarm. Then threw away the most expensive trinket in the safe.

I was sweating now. Not like anything really bad would happen to me, being a prince and all... but mother would have my hide.

"What do you want?" Assuming I was being blackmailed.

"To explain, just what you are," She shrugged. "and just why you feel compelled to steal things, you have no logical need for."

I began to squirm, "... Why?" I was near desperate to know. I had this compulsion, since I was an infant. With barely any control of myself... always going after bigger and bigger game... even stealing from pure blooded dragons' hoards. Those guys would have eaten me, if I was caught. No exaggeration.

"You're a rogue, Kolbert." She smiled. "You guys are natural born kleptos. But I can teach you control." She held out her claw, "Let's go talk with your mother. See if she'll approve you going to a boarding school."