Goblin
Template:Infobox Greyhawk creature Goblins, called jebli in the Flan tongue, are a fairly weak race of savage, bestial, barbaric humanoids. Goblins are the most commonly-encountered race of goblinoid, a general term applied to a number of related races.
Ecology
Goblins typically engage in nighttime raids upon their enemies, sometimes riding upon worgs. They often find themselves dominated by more powerful creatures. In combat, goblins favor overwhelming odds, ambushes, dirty tricks, and similar tactics.
Environment
Goblins are found in numerous places throughout the Flanaess.
Typical physical characteristics
Goblins of the Flanaess stand about four feet tall, and tend to have lanky frames. Their eyes, coming in various hues of red, orange, or yellow, are typically glazed and dull. Skin color is found in all shades of yellow, orange, and red, with all members of an individual tribe usually being roughly the same color. Goblins typicially clothe themselves in garments of dark leather, with colors usually being solid-looking and drab.
Alignment
Goblins are usually neutral evil. Before third edition, goblins were most often lawful evil.
Society
Goblins usually organize in bands or tribes of 20 to 800, including noncombatants. The best-known tribes include Bitter Ruin, Black Agony, Death Feast, Dire Oath, Night Terror, and Poison Wound.
Religion
Goblins have their own pantheon, led by Maglubiyet. Other deities include:
Other deities worshipped by goblins include Iuz, and (rarely) Meriadar.
Language
Gobins speak their own language, Goblin, a tongue shared with most other goblinoids.
Other goblinoid races
There exist a number of races related to goblins. These include:
- Bugbears: Hairy, less numerous goblinoids of great strength and size.
- Hobgoblins: Disciplined, warlike, human-sized goblinoids.
- Norkers: Short goblinoids with tough hide and powerful fists.
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