Hobgoblin (Dungeons & Dragons)
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| Dungeons & Dragons creature | |
|---|---|
| Hobgoblin | |
| Alignment | Lawful evil |
| Type | Humanoid |
| Subtype | Goblinoid |
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| First appearance | |
| Mythological origins | Hobgoblin |
| Image | Wizards.com image |
| Stats | OGL stats |
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, hobgoblins are a larger, stronger, smarter and more menacing form of goblins, but not as high up on the goblinoid hierarchy as bugbears. Hobgoblins are humanoids, on average they stand nearly 6'6" tall, a little taller than orcs. They tend to have orange coloured skin.
Hobgoblins are a very militaristic species, with a good grasp of combat tactics and strategy. Individuals will keep their weapons and armour in good shape. Leaders generally maintain their control over a tribe through strength and violence rather than diplomacy.
In most campaign settings, Maglubiyet, the god of war and rulership, is the chief deity of hobgoblins. However, Nomog-Geaya, the deity of war and authority, is considered the patron deity of hobgoblins.
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[edit] References
- Cook, David, et al. Monstrous Compendium Volume One (TSR, 1989).
- Edwards, Terry. "Paragons of War: The Ecology of the Hobgoblin." Dragon #309 (Paizo Publishing, 2003).
- Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual (TSR, 1977).
- Moore, Roger E. "The Humanoids." Dragon #63 (TSR, 1982).
- Slavicsek, Bill. The Complete Book of Humanoids (TSR, 1993).
- Stewart, Doug, ed. Monstrous Manual (TSR, 1994).
- Williams, Skip, Jonathan Tweet, and Monte Cook. Monster Manual (Wizards of the Coast, 2000).
