Grelka Hobgoblins

The Grelka hobgoblins live in eastern Alnia and Tholas. At first glance, the only difference between them and their more common cousins appears to be their skin color. However, an astute observer can soon pick out the differences in the two societies.

Grelka hobgoblins seem to have taken some cues from Athenic blacksmiths. They make extensive use of bronze in their arms and armor, and even seem to model the style on those of the warriors of Dor Athenon. Their swords are leaf shaped, their breastplates evoke the image of their musculature, and their helmets bear horse-hair plumes going down the middle. Their shields tend to be similar to the more common kite shape frequently utilized on the mainland. Another nuance of Grelka hobgoblins is their strict adherence to honor. They are created in the image of Bukrug, and as such are predisposed to evil, but they generally choose their honor even if it means they are damaged in some way. If one hobgoblin steals something from another, the victim of the theft is entitled to take honorable vengeance on the thief by killing him.

Unlike their lesser cousins, the Grelka do not hate magic. In fact, they’re enthralled by arcane magic, and sorcerers born with innate arcana ability are given high honor in Grelka society. Their priests are often multiclass clerics/wizards, or clerics/sorcerers. They often employ magi in their militaries, as well.