fuindordm
Adventurer
I agree, this is a great implementation of the nilbog concept.
[MENTION=53176]Leatherhead[/MENTION], "Why would a hobgoblin horde bother with goblins?" I can think of several rationalizations, from religious duty to the need for low-value troops to absorb the first shock of an assault, but I think the main reason is probably logistics. The goblin component is an endless supply of people to do the grunt work of the camp, and as long as you accord the goblin "specials" a small measure of respect, the rest of them will stay in line. A prideful hobgoblin warrior can't be asked to dig latrines, and a bugbear wouldn't understand the need. Goblins will get it done, with the added bonus that one will probably fall into the hole.
Cheers,
Ben
[MENTION=53176]Leatherhead[/MENTION], "Why would a hobgoblin horde bother with goblins?" I can think of several rationalizations, from religious duty to the need for low-value troops to absorb the first shock of an assault, but I think the main reason is probably logistics. The goblin component is an endless supply of people to do the grunt work of the camp, and as long as you accord the goblin "specials" a small measure of respect, the rest of them will stay in line. A prideful hobgoblin warrior can't be asked to dig latrines, and a bugbear wouldn't understand the need. Goblins will get it done, with the added bonus that one will probably fall into the hole.
Cheers,
Ben