noun
- Plural of kobold; in Germanic folklore and fantasy literature, small, mischievous or malevolent supernatural creatures, often depicted as goblins or dwarves.
Usage: Primarily used in fantasy fiction, games, and folklore contexts; Often capitalized when referring to a specific race or species in fantasy settings
Examples
- The fantasy novel featured a band of kobolds guarding a mountain treasure.
- In the video game, players must defeat the kobolds to advance to the next level.
- Germanic folklore describes kobolds as household spirits that could be helpful or harmful.
- The dungeon was inhabited by dozens of kobolds armed with crude weapons.
- Kobolds appear frequently in tabletop role-playing games as low-level enemies.