Bestiary
The world of Aërwa is inhabited by countless creatures, each with its own origins, nature, and place within the tapestry of creation. From the cunning and dreaded Kobolds to majestic Dragons, noble spirits, and ancient beings whose legends have long been forgotten, every creature has a story waiting to be discovered.
This Bestiary is a growing catalog of the many beings that inhabit the lands, forests, mountains, rivers, and forgotten realms of Aërwa. Each entry classifies a creature according to its species, genus, type, and element, while also unveiling its history, characteristics, and role within the world of Paladin of God.
As new tales are revealed, this Codex will continue to grow, preserving the knowledge of the remarkable—and often perilous—creatures that dwell throughout Aërwa.
Kobolds
The Kobolds trace their origins to the folklore of the Germanic peoples, where they are most commonly depicted as household spirits. Throughout the centuries, they have been portrayed as both mischievous and industrious beings, capable of aiding those who treated them with kindness while exacting cruel retribution upon those who earned their wrath. Countless legends have shaped their image, making them one of the enduring mythical creatures of European tradition. In the world of Aërwa, however, their tale has taken a far darker path.
In his boundless hubris, the Dark Lord sought to accomplish what belonged only to the Creator: the power to fashion life itself. His forbidden experiments, dreadful hexes, and the grotesque mutilation of countless living beings gave rise to many creatures, including Kobolds, the most numerous servants of his armies. Though commonly short in stature, they exist in many forms—slender, corpulent, and towering alike—each twisted by the same corrupting hand. They delight in darkness, destruction, and cruelty, reveling in chaos wherever they march. Voracious carnivores with an insatiable thirst for blood, they descend upon their prey in frenzied packs, leaving only devastation in their wake.