Hobgoblin
The disciplined branch of goblinoid-kind. Where Goblins are chaotic and Bugbears are brutish, Hobgoblins build. They form armies, empires, and hierarchies that function with mechanical precision. Martial excellence is the core value of Hobgoblin culture — failure in battle is the deepest shame, triumph the highest honour.
Racial Traits
Creature Type: Humanoid (Goblinoid) Darkvision: 60 ft. Martial Training: Proficiency with two martial weapons of your choice and light armor. Saving Face: When you miss an attack roll or fail an ability check, use your reaction to add a bonus equal to the number of allies within 30 ft who can see you (max +5). Once per short or long rest.
Appearance
Larger than Goblins, roughly human-sized. Flat faces; orange to red-brown skin; large, pointed ears; dark eyes that project calm authority or cold contempt. Hobgoblins dress and equip themselves with military precision — armour maintained, weapons sharp, uniform exact.
Society
Hobgoblin society is rigidly hierarchical and meritocratic — rank is earned through battlefield performance and maintained through continued excellence. Weakness invites challengers; strength demands loyalty.
Found In
The Garud-Guur Empire is a Hobgoblin-ruled empire in Amantia. Individual Hobgoblins are found throughout mercenary forces, military organisations, and wherever structured armed conflict occurs.
See also: Species Index | Other Species | Goblin | Bugbear | ChapterTwo_RacesOfAmantia_09March2024.pdf