Main Pairing: M Half-elf x Two F Kobolds
Main Kinks/TWs: Interspecies, casual sex, threesome, scaly, vaginal, oral, anal, anal creampie, bathhouse scene
Funny that I literally have Kobold in my name but it's taken me this long to write a story prominently featuring them.
There can be some different ideas over what exactly a "kobold" even looks like depending on what fantasy media you're familiar with, so to be entirely clear, the kobolds in my setting are of the small, yippy lizard people variety. Also important to note that female kobolds in this setting do not have breasts.
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"...Oh, even the stars would envy the shimmer of your scales~"
"...With every dance, your body tells a thousand tales~"
Rays of rippling sunlight bathed the town of Aridale, located deep in the Southern Sands.
It was a quaint, peaceful little land, and a popular destination for travelers and tourists. The population consisted largely of kobolds that thrived in the desert heat. They weren't unwelcoming towards the other races of Amouria however -- rather the opposite, as kobolds tended to be naturally curious, and always eager to trade wares and customs with other folks.
It was around one such newcomer that a crowd of kobolds were gathered around.
Sitting atop a makeshift stage of crates and barrels, Arryn the half-elf bard plucked the strings on his lute with all the ease and precision that came with years spent honing his craft. His song was a tender, romantic ballad, detailing an encounter with a beautiful halfling dancer -- although he'd adjusted some lyrics on the fly to change the subject to a kobold. It proved to be a popular choice. A few kobold women in the crowd swooned with the closing lines of his song, touched by the sensuality and longing expressed in every syllable. At least, he was pretty sure they were women... It could be hard to tell with kobolds sometimes.
Finally, Arryn ended the serenade with one last flourish of notes and bowed at the waist, swiping back a lock of dark brown hair that had come undone from his ponytail.
The crowd broke into a flurry of cheers, claps, and excited yipping.
"Thank you! Thank you all so much! Such a welcoming people -- I shall write a song of your hospitality!" Arryn laughed and winked at the crowd. Taking off his wide-brimmed, feathered hat, he held it upside-down to the audience. Many tossed in coins, shiny stones, or small gems as appreciation for his performance. Anything that sparkled, shimmered, or shined was treasured by the small, scaly folks.
As the crowd began to dissipate, Arryn sighed and stuffed away his earnings in a coinsack. He wiped the sweat from his forehead. The locals favored the heat, but even just an hour or two in the sun had Arryn feeling like he needed a bath and a drink. At the same time, preferably.
Kobolds didn't put the same emphasis on clothing as humans or elves. The wear of choice around these parts were simple loin coverings that functioned to hide away their sensitive bits, leaving their slender bodies, wide hips, and smooth, flat chests out in the open.
Truthfully, the thought of showing off his svelte, delicate half-elven frame did appeal to him... But ultimately, he decided on a flowing half-shirt that kept his midriff exposed, and some matching short slacks.
Arryn slid his hat back on and stood. The crowd had been generous with their tips, and there was much to see and do. Aridale was renowned for its lavish bathhouses, luxurious spas, and lively bars. Bathing and relaxation were held in great importance by the local culture, about on the same level as food, drink, and work.
Frankly, his own people back home at Belanore could learn a thing or two.
There were surely some brothels in town where one could... Sample the local flavor, so to speak. Arryn had no need for such establishments however. Why waste the coin when his charm and wits were enough to bring a lady into his bed?
Arryn had finished packing up his lute, preparing to explore the town some more when he heard the soft pattering of kobold footsteps approaching him. He smirked. Pretending not to notice, he hummed and waited for the strangers to greet him first.
"Mister! Mister elf!" A chirpy voice called out to him, sounding nearly out of breath. "My friend over here reaaaaally liked your show and she wanted to talk to you!"
"T-Tagga, stoooooppp! We're just gonna bother him!" Another voice whined.
Arryn chuckled and turned to the pair of scaly strangers. Standing before him were two kobold girls, one pulling the other over by her wrist. He figured this one must've been Tagga. She was as short and slender as one would expect, with scarlet red outer scales that shimmered in the sun, and soft tan inner scales. Her eyes were a striking shade of turquoise, with two dark horns curving outwards from her head.
Her friend, the shy one, contrasted Tagga's red with outer scales that were as blue as the ocean shoreline, complimented with the light grey of her underbelly. Two horns curled around her head, not unlike those of a ram or sheep. She was also a tad more curvacious, with a noticeable plumpness to her hips and thighs that jiggled with each step.
"Ah, you two caught me by surprise! To what do I owe the pleasure of speaking to you lovely ladies?" The half-elf laughed and put on a smile that was equal parts friendly and flirtatious, his gaze flicking between the two similar, yet starkly different reptilian women.
Tagga pushed the other kobold forward. "This is my friend, Ehli! She really really liked your song! Right Ehli?"
Ehli tapped the ends of her claws together nervously. Managing to lift her gaze from the ground, she looked at the taller half-elf with big, quivering violet eyes.
If kobolds were capable of blushing, her face would've surely been beet red.
"Uhm... I-I thought your song was really pretty. We um, didn't think an elf would sing about a kobold like that... I mean, not that all elves are -- " she stammered.
Arryn dismissed her with a casual wave. "Oh, you need not explain yourself. I understand completely. My people can have such closed-minded views on what is beautiful. It's part of why I began traveling -- to see all the beauty this world has to offer, and record it in song. And I have seen much beauty to sing about, I assure you." He winked at her.
"Dragons above, that's so... Well, beautiful," Ehli said, her thick tail swishing back and forth in the sand. "We've never met an elf before."
"Half-elf. I hope that doesn't diminish your excitement." He laughed and pointed at his ears. It wouldn't be noticeable to someone who'd never seen an elf, but they were shorter than a full-blooded elf's ears.
Ehli blinked. "Oh, not at all, mister! I've never met one of those either."
Before the shy little kobold could look at the ground again, Arryn placed a gentle hand beneath her chin and lifted her so their eyes could meet. Ehli wobbled, looking as though she might melt then and there.
"Please, call me Arryn~"
"Guh... Y-yes mis -- I mean Arryn."
Tagga watched the encounter play out with a big, pleased grin. "Soooo Arryn, what brings you to our little town?"
"Aah, what a question! Tis' the song of the wind that guides my heart, the allure of adventure and discovery... I'm here simply because I am. Although... Hearing of this land's wonderful bathhouses might've played a part! I may see to experiencing that myself soon -- Gah, you kobolds are lucky you don't sweat!" Arryn laughed and tugged on his collar.
Suddenly, Tagga's eyes sparkled. "What a coincidence! Me and Ehli were going to visit the Azure Oasis! It's just a short walk east of here, and it's one of the best baths in town," she said.
"Wha? No we weren't, I thought -- "
Before she could continue, Tagga grinned and pulled the other kobold tight against her waist. "Haha, of course we were! We're just soooo smelly, right Ehli? And what better way to give our new friend a proper Aridale welcome than one of our finest baths! If you're interested, of course."
Arryn raised an eyebrow. Tagga was looking at him with a hopeful smile, while Ehli was covering her face in embarrassment.
Goddess, how adorable! He'd quickly taken a liking to the two scaly women, but it was Ehli who piqued his curiosity the most... In his experience, the shy ones always ended up surprising him. "Oho, how could I resist an offer like that! A relaxing bath with two lovely ladies sounds perfect -- I fear I may pass from the heat otherwise!" He fanned himself theatrically.
"Uh oh, can't be letting our new friend die on us! Come on, right this way, you two!" Tagga laughed, grabbing Arryn's hand and guiding him across the town streets with Elhi timidly trailing behind them. The trio moved through the busy market districts of Aridale. Plenty of curious looks and stares fell upon them, both at the unfamiliar half-elf and the two kobolds in his company.
Eventually, they emerged in front of the Azure Oasis. It wasn't an actual oasis, like the kind someone might find in the middle of the desert, but rather a building made from tan brick and clay. Given how small the visible section was, he figured that must've just been the lobby, while the actual bathing areas were built underground.
