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Message: <blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 5295491" data-attributes="member: 92511">Orean Races: GoblinoidsThe Goblin RacesAlso called “Goblinoids” are the foul creatures of Orea. Often found  raiding and pillaging the realms, the goblin races make up the favored  legions of dark wizards and power hungry warlords. Though each has their  own creation mythologies and gods, they are all actually the result of  the corrupting darkness of Karos and his demon minions. Though it is not  known for sure which race was spawned from what, all of the Goblin  races have multiplied and proliferated throughout the realms of Orea. Sometimes Ogres and Trolls are included in this list, but they  are more appropriately attached to the sub-species of Giants. The most  commonly accepted list among sages  of the Goblin Races (as set forth by  ancient Selurian sages) includes:[SIZE=+1]Goblins:[/SIZE] (Goblis Goblinus)  Obviously. Held by Elvin history/mythology to be the first of the  malignant creatures to rise from the pits of Karos. They can stand  anywhere from 3 1/2-4 1/2 feet tall with rare aberrant "giantism"  standing up to 6'. Generally, goblins are not overly bright but  maliciously cunning and sadistic in nature, enjoying picking on the  little guy as they are so often picked on by the other larger malevolent  (and often civilized) races. Their skin can be anywhere from various  shades of dark or mottled green (usually hill/forest dwelling goblins) or medium/stony grey (usually mountain/cave dwelling). Hair (if any) is  almost exclusively black or dark brown. There are individual goblins  (and whole tribes) who have integrated into human lands/society (mostly  as lackeys, servants or thieves). They are sometimes noted by their  better quality of dress and (comparative) cleanliness/lack of odor.[SIZE=+1][/SIZE][SIZE=+1]Hobgoblins:[/SIZE] (Goblis Goblinus Hobo)Larger,  more intelligent, and better organized than their lesser cousins,  hobgoblin bands are effective and feared stormtroopers. Average height  5'. Skin tone mostly orange with variations dipping into mottled yellow  or rusty brown at either end of the spectrum. Hair colors range the same  from dark blondes through browns and occasionally darker reds.     [SIZE=+1]Bugbears:[/SIZE] (Goblis Goblinus Titano)  The greatest in size of the goblin races averages around 7 feet tall,  broad and heavily muscled. Some experts in the field of "gobology"  suppose them to be related to ogres. Sometimes solitary, groups of  bugbears may gather to hunt large game or raid a territory. Tribal  groups of bugbears are not uncommon, heeding the strongest among them.  They are also often found "ruling" (or just strong arming) other goblin  or hobgoblin troops. Bugbears are brighter than goblins, but not by  much. They prefer (and possess) more brutish strength than the cruel  guile of their small cousins.    Bugbears' skin is tough, more "hide" than skin and light brown/tan  or light grey colored. They have patches of course fur covering much of  their body, mangy looking, that is most often dark brown though may be  shades of light to dark grey. Females are non-combative (as are goblin   females). Female bugbears (though rarely encountered) are generally less  muscled, less hairy and lighter shades of brown or grey than the males.  Particularly daring or innovative bugbears have been known to  interact/trade with and even seek employment (usually as muscle) in  larger (more diversified) communities such as Bluside, Brightmoon,  Threeways or Andril. [SIZE=+1]Orcs: [/SIZE] (Goblis Orkus)  Larger and stronger than goblins or  hobgoblins at an average of 6',  orcs are seemingly the most populous of the goblin races. Orc tribes of  varying size, some quite large, can be found both above and below  ground in most climates and in the service of many an evil overlord.  Skin tone for orcs is a mish-mash from medium to dark/charcoal greys,  dark greens and browns seemingly without consideration for heredity  though some tribes do have been noted to have a predominant tone (who  generally dominate/subjugate those of other skin colors). Hair is black  turning frissled wiry grey and white with age though most orcish men do  not live so long (before being cut down in battle). Despite their  coloring, all orcs are equal in ferocity and malignancy.   [SIZE=+1]Kobolds:[/SIZE] (Goblis Cani) are  slightly smaller than goblins (averaging 3-3 1/2') and if possible, less  bright. These scaly canine humanoids make up for their stature with  overwhelming numbers. The presence of a kobold colony is the bane of any  mining community with the little buggers seemingly coming out of the  walls in endless numbers until the treasures of the mine are theirs.  They are mostly subterranean but do sometimes swarm above ground (though  never in sunlight) to raid easy targets. Kobold scales essentially  always range from dark dingy yellows through oranges and light browns to  dark red. Kobolds also sport a foot to 2 feet of slender tapering tail.  Their don't have hair on their heads but have tufts of fur on their  shoulders, forearms and shins, which females take great pride in  adorning with "shiny pretties."[SIZE=+1][/SIZE][SIZE=+1]Grorns a.k.a. "Beastmen":[/SIZE] (Goblis Cani Titano)  These massive bipedal canine creatures round up to the 7' mark. Their  heads have distinctive snouts resembling wolves or jackals with ears set  more atop than beside their heads. They have pronounced canines for  delivering vicious bites that they have no compulsion against using in  battle along with their clawed hands and paw-like feet (usually left  uncovered), in addition to any variety of weapon (with which they are  generally quite skilled). They have pelts of thick shaggy fur offering  them a degree of natural armor though they are intelligent enough to  employ armor and often do.Despite their "savage" name and reputation, grorns are very  intelligent, treacherous and conniving. They excel in the laying of traps  and ambush and delight in enslaving other races, including other  goblinoids. Captives are (cruelly) maintained for a time until they are  no longer useful when they receive a final honor as a sacrifice or a  meal (often the same thing). This is sometimes done as a ceremonial hunt wherein captives are  set "loose" for the grorn to hunt down (and tear apart) for sport.Highly structured "packs" of beastmen can be found throughout central Orea but  generally make their settlements above ground in wooded hills or in the  grasslands and outer dessert surrounding Thelitia. They are unusually  spiritual for goblinkind often acknowledging a magic-wielding shamanic  leader (a priest of their unnamed demon god), followed by their  strongest/best warrior. Coloring for beastmen, as many goblinoids, is unspecific but  gravitates to dingy shades of browns, golds and greys with  lighter-shaded (though generally not white) underbellies. Spotting  (darker colored than the base) is common around the neck, shoulders and  down their back to their stumpy (also furred) tails. A grorn with a  fully black coat is a rare occurrence and usually receives a place of  prestige and is heavily trained (moreso than most) to become a  particularly fierce warrior. Grorns have no discernable irises or pupils. Their eyes allow them considerable vision in darkness (seeing into the  infrared and ultraviolet spectrums). These are either bright red or  yellow/amber.   [SIZE=+1][/SIZE][SIZE=+1]Bogles:[/SIZE] (Goblis Goblinus Bogos)  Possibly the rarest sub-species of goblinkind bogles are only known to  be found solitarily or very rarely in pairs. They are roughly the size  of regular goblins, being roughly 4-4 1/2' with longer spindley limbs  and larger (somewhat disproportionate) hands and feet. Bogles are prone  to move on all fours, scurrying and scuttling low to the ground, and are  excellent climbers. A bogle is able to scale all but the smoothest  walls and even ceilings. They have a preternatural affinity for  darkness, easily (and eerily) blending into shadows, exceptional sight  in total darkness and shun all but the softest light. They are not known  to use much in the way of weapons (they might pick up an old dagger or  discarded bone for a club if laying about their lair) but the blows of  an irate bogle's fists are surprisingly strong. However, bogles are not  prone to physical conflicts. They are more dangerous for their sinister  cunning.Unless faced with significantly easy prey, a bogle is apt to  verbally malign, harrass and frustrate their victims to get them to  leave the area. If unsuccessful or faced by those they fear could  overpower them, they will attempt to goad into available traps or  against other dangers so they can loot and pick the carcasses. In  reference to their appearance, texts depict them as having little to no  hair with large round heads, the tell-tale large floppy goblin-esque  ears, very large round eyes (whites and irises both yellowed and nearly  indistinguishable) with skin a dusky greyish purple or deep violet.</blockquote>

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