Night goblin
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Night goblins are a subspecies of the Goblins in the Warhammer Fantasy fictional universe.
Unlike their cousins, the Common Goblins, Night Goblins live in dark caves under the mountains and generally have a strong aversion to sunlight, so when they come out of their caves they wear dark robes which protect them from sunlight. They subsist on various fungi, cave squigs and bits of each other.
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[edit] Characteristics
Night goblins have an exceptional knowledge of various types of fungus. As a result they have unique units which are fielded in the Warhammer Fantasy Battle game. They are the most cowardly of all types of goblins but when under the influence of certain fungus they can be affected, resulting in increased phyisical and physcological attributes.
[edit] Fanatics
These are night goblins that have drunk a potion made from the "Mad Cap Mushroom". As well as giving them extra strength, it makes them immune to pain and largely unaware of their surroundings. Their only weapon is a heavy metal ball on a chain like an oversized morning star. Buoyed up on the potion, the fanatics spin round and round; the ball describing a circle of danger around them. Unable to stay put on the spot, they drift across the ground. In battle, the fanatics are pushed out from the regiments where they have been hidden and careen over the battlefield - hopefully into the enemy. The fanatics will keep going until they have been killed - either by the enemy, by colliding with something more solid or accidentally strangling themselves.
[edit] Shamans
Night goblin shamans use the Shaman Mushroom, which gives them additional magic powers.
[edit] Squigs
Night goblins are good at hunting cave squigs, which is their primary food source. They hunt these with huge weighted nets and they often use these nets in battle in order to entangle their opponents. They also herd squigs into battle and some of the bravest (or stupidest) night goblins ride, or rather hang to, these beasts just like ordinary mounts. Normally squigs are just pushed towards the enemy hoping the enemy gets the squigs' attention and the squigs don't attack the night goblins first.
Just like the common goblins, night goblins aren't very exceptional fighters but can be quite an opponent when faced in great numbers. They are very prolific, and an individual's life doesn't matter -- there is always another one to replace him.
[edit] References
- Rick Priestley, Jake Thornton et al: Warhammer Armies: Orcs & Goblins. ISBN 1-84154-060-9
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