Goblins

Created by pseudo-magical experiments in the time of the Ophidians, the green-skinned goblins are an aggressive and greedy lot, and a constant threat to the cities. Goblin males ofter wear Chain or Antique Armor and wield heavy weapons like swords. The female goblins wear little more than loincloths, and often use blowguns. Both males and females are proficient with spears, which they throw at foes before engaging in melee. Known to torture and mutilate their enemies, they are also said to actually eat them alive.

Goblins roamed the land freely in Old Sosaria during the time of Exodus, but afterwards are found mainly on Serpent Isle in the Western Forest, from which they strike out at the many Human settlements.

Notable examples

 * Only two goblins on Serpent Isle actually talk to the Avatar: The traitor in Monitor, and the Goblin King Pomdirgun. Pomdirgun is quite intelligent and a master strategist, but he primarily relies on the traitors in Monitor. He finds his end when the Avatar kills him to reclaim the Helm of Courage.

Goblin Language
The following are some 'barks' lifted from Serpent Isle: "Lorfag tar!" "Cra!!" "Eeeeeeeeerrrrrrr!" "Gloru gank!" "Kropf!" "Blakath!" "Ggblg!" "Urga jaag!" "Blaggar don!"

Lore




Trivia

 * Goblins had populated Serpent Isle since before the Sosarians had arrived, thus the two races fought each other ever since.
 * Goblins sometimes go to the far north to war with the Gwanis. It's exceedingly rare for a goblin to slay a gwani, but if they do, the chieftan immediately claims the pelt. Only the toughest goblin chiefs wear a gwani pelt.
 * The Goblin chief's hut is always the largest and always at the centre of camp. Each day ends with a drunken revel and the celebrants sleep well into the day. Thus attacking at daybreak is the most effective.
 * Goblins dislike the sun, often marching to a city they want to attack and waiting for nightfall before making their assault.
 * Goblins avoid the Castle of the White Dragon for fear of the ghost of the King.
 * Goblins are almost completely impervious to cold.
 * Goblins were to be included in the cancelled Ultima X. Link: Ultima X Goblin