Saba: A Sonnet of Scales

Recently I've been playing a lot of D&D, so I decided to make an animation based on my characters: the Saba family, a group of musical kobolds who live in a pre-1900s world and try to get by in a totalitarian society. It was fun to explore their lore and personalities!
Each member specializes in a unique elemental ability, and plays a specific instrument. Some fight to overthrow an oppressive regime, while others attempt to live more quiet lives.
Even if things look bleak, there's always something worth fighting for.
Check out the official blog! www.tumblr.com/sabastory
Title intro by Mani
Credits:
Music - Final Fantasy XV - Valse di Fantastica / Gratia Mundi (Altissia Theme) by Mr. Accordion ( • [Accordion & Violin]Fi... )
Original Kobold base model by Neop ( / moemneop )

[@lucasparis7284]

Man, i can't belive Kobolds fought for the French Resistance in World War 2

[@brocoli17]

Did you skip 9th grade history class

[@Deadsphere]

@@brocoli17 Did you miss the joke

[@brocoli17]

I was going along with the joke

[@brocoli17]

I was saying was“how did you not know what did you skip 9th grade history class”

[@brocoli17]

I was joking in the joke

[@frito1625]

I wish to learn more about these funny kobolds

[@charliedulol]

agreed

[@adcon00]

I want to know everything about these characters and the world they inhabit

[@Deadsphere]

You and me both lad

[@wolffang429]

same

[@0ldSchool13]

Dad!?!?!

[@professorhazard]

I find it interesting that the ending montage shows the evil musician who takes the theremin before disappearing in flame, followed by the four other kobolds each dealing with the four elements in fire form. - Alto dances in front of a brick house on fire (bricks=earth) - the archer has caused a fire of some kind with arrows (air) - the gunman has been hit by gunfire (fire) - the mail delivery girl's mug is steaming (water)

[@mr.e4560]

Okay, this is VERY well animated. Well done, dude

[@oryp_Lima]

Agree

[@Speoon]

What have you done to echoes act3?!?!?!?!?!

[@mr.e4560]

@@Speoon You'll never reach the truth

[@Speoon]

@@mr.e4560 uno reverso B)

[@mr.e4560]

@@Speoon ah shi-

[@starman9232]

It's really interesting how a short 1:30 video can make someone so invested in knowing someone's story. If this was a movie trailer, I'd be hooked off the bat.

[@arcaniumdragon2444]

Same!

[@TheFriendlyFoxyChannel]

Dude, that's some amazing work right there

[@phantomanchild9744]

hey there checkmark

[@EVERYWHERE_MAN]

The music is really good to vibe to and the animation is splendid

[@JayOutOfHell]

BARDS BARDS AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE. I'M IN HEAVEN

[@ComicalRealm]

D&D Fact: Kobolds are omnivorous, but would not refuse to eat intelligent creatures if the opportunity presented itself. They are able to eat just about anything when the situation becomes desperate, even tree bark or bone

[@showsomesignsoflife]

I n t e r e s t i n g

[@GruntyGame]

Not going to lie, if I were hungry enough I'd eat those things too.

[@sparkyboi4387]

you know that moment when you feel hungry but there is no food to satiate you? well that moment doesn’t exist when you’re a kobold

[@Crystal-dl9ks]

*chomps crystals* MY INSIDES ARE SHINY AND PURE!

[@PinkOrangeOrangePink]

Sounds like they wouldn't be hard to poison

[@mrmarioscatman]

I want to know everything about this family and your campaign. It looks epic and they're all adorable.

[@Joryho]

As a kobold lover, fan of bards, and overall music lover, this is beautifully made. Well done.

[@SonicHaXD]

Pretty cool animation XD

[@diodioxide6510]

Ok

[@ccat509er9]

Yooooo, dude I love your videos, I will miss the mk series til it returns with 12

[@sabagaming3079]

XD

[@phantomanchild9744]

hey there checkmark

[@taluca8474]

Past Geno: “Did funny TF2 vids” Present Geno: “Barely uploads anything but has uploaded a D&D animation”

[@gwelch399]

Bruh Geno hasn’t changed. He always did grab bag stuff.

[@H-MAN45]

dont see the issue

[@rad6841]

How I see it, this is a positive development.

[@LucaTheStar]

Funnily enough not the first popular TF2ber who stopped making TF2 content and started making D&D content instead.

[@Kimarnic]

Present Geno: Furry garbage

[@TimesChu]

Kobolds are adorable, even when opposing totalitarian regimes.

[@Crystal-dl9ks]

yes

[@chibityphlosion2816]

I question how I ended up here while looking for JJBA meme posts, but in the end? ... I'm not complaining! One hell of an emotional peice, the best kind of lil lizards, and juuuust enough detail given to each of them to make me desperately wish there was an actual tv series/ animation series following these bold bolds around.

[@Deadsphere]

I kindly request a mini-series on these guys.

[@bongbonglcorp]

me too!

[@pizzaslice1702]

Second

[@pizzaslice1702]

I meant same

[@notenufkafyn]

Yes please

[@Cardinalt]

Agreed.

[@zedkinez3994]

Love that whole animation. It goes well together with the music. Kobolds are the best!

[@Ace_Maus]

Any sort of artist in a dictatorship craves for revolution. I love this ❤

[@keeganplayz1875]

Ah yes, fantasy late 1800s..oh how I would love a world where other species co-exsisted among us! This is awesome.

[@jamesglover1308]

Among??!!?!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😊😂😊😅🎉😅🎉😮😢😅😢😊😂😊🎉😊😂😊

[@-Raylight]

I knew it Lizard people and musicians are real! Oops, I mean Kobold xD

[@Unirule]

Musicians aren't real and can not hurt you

[@Cardinalt]

_everyone knows musicians aren’t real 🙄_

[@Fezzie_]

Aw man, I want to know so much more about these funky lil' musicians and the world they live in.

[@BearOfTheDead]

Now animate them buying Wonder bread.

[@0tterhead]

and chopping down trees with chainsaws

[@sheevpalprotein9132]

Talking about the breadboy Murrlogic, I presume?

[@nathangamble125]

Thanks for letting me know about weird shit on the internet.

[@PrinceEomer8102]

S T O P

[@PK-Radio]

Oh god Not wonder bread guy Anything but wonder bread guy

[@RealCoolstriker64]

I love the idea of a this song being performed in parts by each member across the generations. While those around might only hear the music of the one in front of them, they hear the whole thing.

[@chakattailswisher]

Not gonna lie when I saw this, I thought it might be for a kobold videogame! I'd buy that in a heartbeat! This looks fantastic right now, but I'd love to see more of these guys!

[@comet.x]

I believe in kobold supremacy

[@williamkarlsson785]

This reminded me a little of "A hat in time" I don't know why maybe it is the style, but nicely done man

[@LucaTheStar]

This is such a well animated video and is so beautifully executed that I'd love to see more like this. 10/10, thank you for making such excellent content :)

[@RealTyrakIGuess]

This is really VERY good animation, well done! Characters and setting are cool as hell, too. Would love to see more of these guys in the future.

[@Darkmage72]

Oh I cant wait to see this geno starting a series sounds amazing

[@thelonemask]

Unfortunately, I think this was just a one-off thing. Which is a shame cause now I want to see more of these kobolds.

[@J0hnHenrySNEEDen]

@@thelonemask Thank God You were wrong for now

[@chiffydragon]

I went from learning how we need to go to Egypt to stop D I O to swaying kobold butts and I'm not even mad

[@rottenroads1982]

Kobolds during an Industrial time instead of a Medieval time, Interesting Concept.

[@kolorio3226]

This is so beautiful from a visual standpoint. I am truly amazed. Great job!

[@ShomiNexus]

This is an excellent animation. I'm sure I'll rewatch it a bunch!

[@plutovat9854]

Can't say how much i love this, it's just too amazing! Keep up the good work

[@shadowferny1]

This is amazing! i would love to see more of this!

[@MaeIsOkay]

This is amazing! Each of the kobolds have a great design, and the story they're in looks really interesting.

[@dr.mcmoon5134]

ww2 documentary

[@FloofPuppy]

Lovely cover from FFXV.

[@professorhazard]

Wowee, that's a work of art. Big ups to the original modelers, but you really brought them to life.

[@johndwolfkingveearcangel3131]

This is your best animation video yet. 1000/100

[@notshardforwork5502]

I've been watching this over and over again and I keep forgetting to leave a like. This is cute interesting and just shows what kind of interesting storytelling this game can provide.

[@grid9676]

Please consider doing more of this! I would love to see more of the Saba saga!

[@lucaexpert2936]

It's just beautiful. I love it so much. This video made my day happy. You are the best

[@Rukir]

Holy hell, this is incredible

[@jennyxfasho]

I love them. Your D&D lore is epic

[@links-gut-versifftergrunme1809]

More please! This was amazing!

[@sociallyundead419]

Absolutely amazing!!

[@Goten40373]

i really like the animation and the song. not to mention they go together really well.

[@NordicCarved]

Yo I absolutely adore kobolds though, this is amazing.

[@geistincarnate]

Really nice! Already I'm interested in this world and these characters, even if you don't do anything else with em. Great work!

[@christiantorres7866]

I simply cannot enough of this incredible video! I wish to learn more about this family!

[@kiba_the_lucky]

the one with the theremin is fucking vibing i love that one

[@jacobbiggs7956]

I'd love to learn more about them! They seem like cool, charming fellows.

[@haydenhayden]

I can’t stop watching this, it’s so good!

[@dr.flipside7035]

Really intresting, I liked all the diffrent models and effects used to illustrate what the characters are going through, and the story that was conveyed without any dialogue.

[@potatosalad4594]

This is pretty fricking good!

[@pizzaslice1702]

This is really good!

[@adirosstime1774]

A kobold player? a true man of culture i see.

[@enricopucci9007]

This is freaking incredible, this looks like it's your first time trying with "furry" type animation, and I love it.

[@callmejinsei_]

Legend is back

[@davidrust3169]

Fantastic work! Amazing animation! One of my players just linked me to you since he's a huge fan of kobolds and I'm fleshing them out, currently, for my world as a PC race. :)

[@dr.cherrydonutman7193]

Nice stuff as usual.

[@Sortazar]

This is really charming!

[@kokonan5638]

Great work, all the things in harmony

[@MicrosoftIWord]

Really really love Tenor's character. Cannot wait to see how his story is told.

[@famout]

This is wonderful, and I hope becomes well known!

[@henrymartinvo]

If you ever want to try more of these sweet animations, just know that I’d be totally down to voice any of the characters! You can find me on Casting Call Club if youre interested.

[@blankden5654]

Cool

[@hungarianpirate1309]

I absolutely love this

[@mightyblackguy4655]

Omg so talented :o

[@GeebzGBZ]

As someone playing a Kobold rn, who is one of my all time favorite characters, I love this so much.

[@isattorneyvonkarma5248]

Stunning

[@penguinpuppeteer6881]

Gosh this is so good

[@gamingbean127]

Magnificent

[@PurpulPancakes]

I love this!!

[@lazyguy79]

This is fantastically animated and very well tuned to the music. Absolutely incredible job dude.

[@Engineer_gaming2319]

It's very very beautiful animation. Good luck!

[@NonisLuck]

Wow, this was awesome

[@cieser17]

Wow really well done dude Every dnd needs a kobold

[@mikusz3]

It does seem like a intro for a good 3D animated series. :-)

[@drnoname2098]

I literally just finished the start of a new dnd campaign which I'm a Kobold this is very well timed

[@SkynetCyb]

I hope you'll do more with them! They're all adorable

[@theodoredexter6540]

That was amazing

[@lewallpaperperson]

I got nothing to say except well made video and awesome animation :)

[@drdaffyd7348]

Ok but why doesn’t this have even CLOSE to as many views as this deserves

[@kassachap]

Just magic

[@betadaniel8637]

This series has a lot of potential for something very beautiful! Thanks KZbin for your very accurate recommendations ^^

[@lajenehuen260]

Looks epic

[@emanate3014]

I love the kobold who built a Theramin! :-D

[@Hugelag]

More please. I need more of the kobold musicians in my life.

[@CaptainFlavio]

beautifully animated, nice musical sync

[@nicoRovio]

The music is perfect

[@baswi960]

Wow, really cool gg man

[@mikelpasok6573]

This is absolutely fucking amazing

[@MiloKuroshiro]

I love them!!

[@Dogman415]

I vibe with this so hard.

[@lunarcoolzone]

Oh i desperately want to see more of these lads

[@wizardlizard6496]

What a gem I've found today.

[@RainbowblitzFTW]

I love the look of this setting and kinda wanna know about the world your campaign takes place in

[@suItict]

Good Job With the Animation its Wonderful