Can Kobolds exemplify dragons other than metallic and chromatic?


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So in the APG we're presented with table 1-1: draconic exemplars, which gives the information for possible dragon exemplars of kobolds, and lists the 10 common chromatic/metallic dragons as options. This made me wonder, can other dragons be dragon exemplars for kobold? what about primal dragons? imperial dragons? If so, will information/stats about these exemplars ever be printed anywhere?

This applies to other things too, for example barbarian dragon instinct. If barbarians can have, say, a crystal dragon as the object of their rage instead of a red dragon (and I dont see any reason why they shouldn't), will there ever be stats for that kind of thing printed?


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Lost Omens Ancestry Guide wrote:
Kobolds most commonly share the coloration and some physical resemblance to chromatic and metallic dragons, but others closely match different sets of true dragons—notably esoteric, imperial, planar, and primal dragons. In Tian Xia, kobolds with an imperial dragon appearance are nearly as common as those with chromatic and metallic features, and often take roles as advisors and spellcasters. Planar and primal kobolds sometimes hatch when a settlement is in great danger or exposed to planar energies, and are often considered to be destined for greatness. Esoteric kobolds are rare anywhere, though they appear more regularly in places with strange energies (such as the Impossible Lands), and are often feared and mistrusted by their clutchmates.

Yes, Kobolds can be modeled after different dragons. There aren't stats for the different types of dragons in the Ancestry Guide, though. You'd probably have to homebrew it based on the dragon stats, or reflavor the given stats for breath weapons.


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I found it interesting that the Ancestry guide says the Glassclaw tribe of kobolds have yellowish scales. I suppose that could indicate gold dragon ancestry, but maybe its actually from a non-standard dragon.

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