Hobgoblins
Basic Information
Anatomy
Hobgoblins are bipedal with a pair of arms and legs they also have opposable thumbs and are hairless except for the hair on their heads, males also have facial hair.
Biological Traits
Male Hobgoblins are generally larger than females and are able to grow facial hair. Female Hobgoblins are able to produce milk from their breasts and are the ones that give birth. Hobgoblins are much smaller compared to other races such as Humans or Elves, however, they are larger than other Goblin species and are generally a similar size to Dwarves. Hobgoblins also have pointed ears that are slightly larger than than Humans but not as larges as Elves.
Genetics and Reproduction
Hobgoblins reproduce sexually and are viviparous, they typically have a gestation period of 9 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
Hobgoblins from infancy take 4 years to reach childhood and from there it takes 14 years to reach adulthood, at the age of 18 a Hobgoblin is considered a young adult. A Hobgoblin who reaches the age of 30 is considered an adult.
Ecology and Habitats
Hobgoblins are able to live in most of the environments in Mythus such as temperate climates, tropical climates, tundra, deserts etc.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Hobgoblins are omnivores they procure their food by hunting and gathering or by raiding settlements, those that live with other races in settlements, such as Humans, will obtain their food the same way as the other race does.
Biological Cycle
As time progresses Hobgoblins age, eventually their bodies will reach a point where they can no longer sustain themselves and will eventually die.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Hobgoblins share the same social structure as Goblins.
Facial characteristics
Goblins have a pair of eyes, that are yellow, orange or red, and ears with one nose and mouth, males are able to grow facial hair.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Hobgoblins are distributed across the world of Mythus and are found in every continent, in most environments.
Average Intelligence
Unlike other Goblins, Hobgoblins have a lower level of intelligence compared to other races as the majority of their thoughts are on fighting and breeding.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Hobgoblins use mainly sight and hearing as the primary way to perceive the world, though some Hobgoblins have magical abilities and can use magic as a sixth sense.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Hobgoblin names tend to be slightly guttural with many sharp sounds they only have a first name and use their tribes name as their last name for example Kizz Angry Sun or Slilx Blue Lightning.
Major Organizations
Hobgoblins have one major organisation that they all share, with other races, called The Global Council made up of the leaders and ambassadors of various nations, kingdoms and tribes of various races. There are various Goblin tribes that exist in Mythus, however, there are five major ones they are The Angry Sun Tribe, The Blue Lightning Tribe, The Vile Frost Clan, The Rusted Hammer Clan and The Spider Fang Tribe.
Beauty Ideals
Hobgoblin beauty ideals are based on their physical appearance and the individuals personality.
Gender Ideals
Hobgoblin treat both sexes equally and have the same rights.
Courtship Ideals
Male Hobgoblins show off their strength by fighting individuals to attract a female, this includes the female they are trying to attract.
Relationship Ideals
Hobgoblins are polygamous and form harems with an individual at the centre that is surrounded by mates, Hobgoblins are also known to take slaves as lovers and have them become apart of the harem. Both the tribe and the parents help raise and care for Hobgoblin offspring.
Average Technological Level
Hobgoblin have a very basic technological level and rely on Goblin technologies, however, Hobgoblin tools and weapons include stone axes, stone spears, stone hammers, clubs, wooden shields and others.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Hobgoblins speak their language called Garzz, Hobgoblins speak it with a dialect.
Common Etiquette Rules
Hobgoblins respect those who have a lot of wealth and those who are strong. n general Hobgoblins treat others as equals and as potential marks for whatever they have planned.
Common Dress Code
Hobgoblins wear clothes made of cloth and leather, they are generally ragged, poorly made and in some cases are quite revealing. Hobgoblins who live in settlements belonging to other races generally wear the clothing of that race.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Hobgoblin culture is based on fighting, strength and thieving, Hobgoblins enjoy fighting and stealing other races due to being less intelligent than Goblins they are easily amused by the simplest things. Hobgoblins are generally the muscle for Goblin tribes and act as bodyguards and warriors, they also do the manual labour in the tribes. It is not uncommon for Hobgoblins to marry individuals from other races.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
A common tradition in Goblin society is to steal technologies or magics from settlements belonging to other races, once stolen the Goblin is expected to make improvements on the stolen technologies and magics to show their skills to the rest of the tribe.
Common Taboos
It is forbidden to steal from or manipulate another Hobgoblin or Goblin subspecies, if broken this offence is punishable with imprisonment or exile from the tribe.
History
A group of Goblins, like other races, came to the world of Mythus through an event called the flash where the world suddenly came to existence filled with various races and creatures. Once arriving in the world Goblins spread across the world stealing and tricking from other races, as time went by subspecies' of Goblins were born these include Mountain Goblins, Forest Goblins, Ice Goblins and Hobgoblins. Due to Goblins stealing and tricking other races they had made some enemies of some of those races, however, they have aligned themselves with races that have similarities with them including Orcs, Trolls, Ogres and Onis to protect them from their enemies. Unlike other Goblins, Hobgoblins are less intelligent but make up for it by being stronger, Hobgoblins are known to be the muscle in Goblin tribes acting as body guards and doing the manual labour.
Common Myths and Legends
There are various Hobgoblins myths and legends across nations and/or cultures, however, one myth that all Hobgoblins, and other races, share is The Flash.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Hobgoblins generally see other races as targets for them to steal from or manipulate, the few races Hobgoblins have a friendly relation with include Orcs, Trolls, Ogres and Onis.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Barbareus gobo hob
Lifespan
100 years
Average Height
122.5 cm for females
140 cm for males
Average Weight
49 to 59.9 kg for females
65.3 to 79.8 kg for males
Average Physique
The average Hobgoblin physique is small and muscular, however, their physique can vary from being fatter or thinner.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Hobgoblin skin tone come in various shades of red and/or orange ranging from dark to light. Hobgoblin hair colour varies from blonde, red, orange and black
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