Goblin
The Goblins of Halruaal are an interesting lot. Unlike the mainland, they've become quite industrious, though not necessarily of their own volition. Members of the Orcish alliance with the Hobgoblins and Orcs, goblins had to evolve to make themselves useful, or serve as cannon fodder in the battles with House Odinson. Though small, and pathetic (but most race's standards) the goblins grew into cunning and crafty adversaries. They use their stealth and size to great advantage as assassins, scouts, and saboteurs for their Orc and Hobgoblin superiors.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Goblins are little folk with slim limbs and incredible reflexes.
Biological Traits
Goblins gain the following traits:
- Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and Constitution increases by 1
- Size: You are a small creature.
- Speed: Your base speed is 30 ft.
- Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
- Fury of the Small: When you damage a creature with an attack or a spell and the creature’s size is larger than yours, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your level. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
- Nimble Escape: You can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of your turns.
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Orc
Genetics and Reproduction
Goblins reproduce physically and in quick numbers, similar to Orcs. the pregnancy for a goblin is roughly 3 to 4 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
Goblins transition quickly by human standards into adulthood. A typical childhood last until the goblin turns 8. After 8 they live as an adult moving towards their prime of 16. Mid age typically occurs around 25 (where subsequently most die via combat or conflict with an angry Orc). If a goblin is smart enough to avoid premature death, they can survive into their 60s.
Ecology and Habitats
Goblins prefer dark, tight places where they can easily hide and defend. As such most like in mountain caves or in the Underdark under the Kazan and Fimbulvetr Mountains.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Goblins have historically been exploited as frontline meat shields by Orcs. Though with the alliance formed between Orcs, Goblins, and Hobgoblins, the goblins have evolved into a near respectable member with skills in scouting and sabotaging enemy efforts.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Most goblins serve under the Orcish Alliance in the mountain ranges of the Storm Coast and the Isole Ululant.
Average Intelligence
Moderately intelligent
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Goblins, like dwarves and orcs, can see in the dark and seem capable of escaping tight locations in amazing time.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
The Orcish Alliance.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common and Orcish.
History
When the Magisterium was first created, skirmishes and purges nearly drove the goblins extinct, especially considering that they had frequent conflicts with the Orcs and Hobgoblins in the North. When the wizards (or Booyaghs in their tongue) became a threat, both the orcs and the hobgoblins decided to united in order to avoid extinction... then they conscripted the goblins. Pressed between the Wizard's fire and the lash of the Hobgoblins and Orcs, goblins did something that no one expected they could. They evolved. Though by no means are they an advanced intelligent race, goblins have used their size and cunning to great affect to establish hidden colonies in the Underdark which they defend with an unnerving fervor. In establishing these nest, they've shown their capabilities in scouting and picking off threats that by themselves are too big of a threat for your average Orc or Hobgoblin.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Goblins are the lesser species in the Orcish Alliance (a collection of war parties under the united front of Orcs and Hobgoblins). Though treated badly by their brethren, they have managed to avoid outright extinction from the Human wizards of the Magisterium. For that reason, many humans are both amazed and disgusted by the goblin race, though an earned respect has grown for their determination for survival. Funny enough, the gnomes under House Hanover have become somewhat friendly with groups of goblins who provide interesting materials in the small Underdark caves only they can reach.
Lifespan
60 years
Average Height
3 to 4 ft.
Average Weight
60 lbs
Average Physique
Nimble in Physique
Geographic Distribution
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