Hobgoblins

Hobgoblins are the disciplined and militaristic heirs of Goblinkind, defined by their rigid hierarchies, unyielding ambition, and relentless pursuit of order and conquest. Descended from the Aen Alhai and shaped by the Material Wound, Hobgoblins cope with their inner chaos by imposing strict control over their lives and environments. For Hobgoblins, life is a battlefield where strength, discipline, and dominance reign supreme, and every action is a step toward achieving power, prestige, and survival.

At their core, Hobgoblins embody the duality of individual ambition and collective unity. While their societies are rife with competition and power struggles, Hobgoblins demonstrate exceptional coordination and loyalty when aligned under a common cause. Their militaristic culture values merit above all else, rewarding skill, strength, and cunning regardless of birth or status. This pragmatic meritocracy ensures their armies and leaders are among the most formidable in the world, capable of executing precise and devastating strategies.

Hobgoblins are deeply shaped by their upbringing in harsh, hierarchical societies. From childhood, they are forged into soldiers, their lives steeped in discipline and their identities bound to their rank and role. This upbringing fosters a pragmatic and calculating nature, with Hobgoblins excelling as tacticians, leaders, and warriors. However, it also breeds distrust and a transactional approach to relationships, with personal bonds often secondary to duty and ambition.

Physically, Hobgoblins are powerful and imposing, their forms built for endurance and combat. Their appearance reflects their martial pride, with meticulously maintained armour and weapons serving as symbols of their status and skill. Their expressions and demeanour exude an aura of authority and intimidation, demanding respect and obedience from allies and foes alike.

Emotionally, Hobgoblins are driven by a need for control, finding solace in structure and purpose amidst the chaos of their existence. Their connection to the Material Wound manifests as an intense drive for perfection and a desire to dominate their surroundings. This unrelenting ambition makes them both formidable allies and dangerous adversaries, as they are never content to remain static or subordinate.

In all things, Hobgoblins are defined by their relentless pursuit of mastery—over themselves, their peers, and their enemies. They are the disciplined soldiers and ruthless conquerors of Goblinkind, embodying the belief that strength and order are the keys to triumph in a fractured world. To be a Hobgoblin is to embrace the paradox of unity through dominance, discipline through ambition, and order through conquest.

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Scientific Name

Goro Aen Kapulalhai

Origin/Ancestry

Hobgoblin

Related Organizations

• The Blood-Iron Covenant