Goblins

Origins & Mythology

The true origins of goblins are lost to time and shrouded in rumor. Some believe they were an early creation of Ghor, or possibly a byproduct of magical experimentation gone awry during the Age of Darkness. Others say goblins simply emerged in the forgotten places of the world, thriving where others could not. Regardless of their beginnings, goblins are now found scattered throughout Eonil.

Physical Characteristics

• Average Height: 0.8 to 1.2 meters (typically reaching a human's waist or lower)
• Build: Thin, wiry, agile
• Skin: Ranges from mottled green and yellow to brown or gray
• Distinct Features: Large ears, sharp teeth, long fingers, often with bright, watchful eyes
• Lifespan: 50 to 90 years, though few die of old age

Culture & Society

• Habitat: Goblin tribes are found in ruins, caves, dense forests, swamps, and sometimes the fringes of human or orcish lands
• Social Structure: Live in tribes or gangs led by the cleverest or most intimidating goblin; leadership is often contested
• Traditions: Value cunning, survival, and quick wits; celebrate trickery and successful raids; superstitious, with many strange taboos
• Economy: Scavenging, raiding, and trading; skilled at making tools and traps from discarded or stolen goods

Subraces & Variants

• Forest Goblins: Excel at camouflage, archery, and trap-setting within woodlands and overgrown ruins.
• Swamp Goblins: Adapted to marshes and wetlands; skilled in brewing poisons and surviving in harsh, damp environments.
• Cave Goblins: Live underground or in ruins, with pale skin and heightened senses for darkness.

Notable Facts

• Goblins are known for surviving in places considered inhospitable by other races.
• Their societies are chaotic but surprisingly resilient, with a knack for outlasting adversity.
• Though often seen as pests or troublemakers, some goblin tribes maintain uneasy trade relations with neighboring peoples.
• Many legends tell of goblin tricksters outwitting much larger and stronger foes.