Goblin
A diminutive race co-created by Rallos Zek and Brell Serilis, known for their technological ingenuity, their service in the Rallosian Empire as weapon-makers, and their eventual settlement as the Runnyeye clan in Bog Mountain after the divine punishment stripped them of their inventive gifts.
Overview
Drawn from History of the Runnyeye Goblins, Vol. I — in-game book.EQ1Primary · mirrored · best available source
This book is titled “History of the Runnyeye Goblins, Vol. I”. It chronicles the history of the goblins from their creation to the exodus from their homelands.
1 GE – The creations of Rallos and The-Brell-That-Is-Not, the goblins were brought into the world. Gathering together as the One Clan, the goblins would create a society that would flourish within their cavernous world.
200 GE – The form of an enormous goblin would appear before the Enlightened Council and present itself as the Avatar of War. The Avatar would demand of the goblins an oath that would bind every following generation. In return for the oath, the goblins would be allowed continued existence.
900 GE – The first schism among goblin society would happen at the death of the Great Chief. His twin sons would fight for succession over the throne, dividing the goblins into two separate camps. Many glorious battles would be fought during what would be called the The Two Chiefs.
930 GE- The Two Chiefs would end during a duel to the death between the twins. The victor emerged from the duel and proclaimed himself as both himself and his twin. The warring camps, not being able to tell the difference between the two, followed the new Great Chief as if he were their victorious leader.
215 RGE- The Crumbling would cause the goblins to leave their home behind. Many goblins would perish during the Crumbling and those that survived would begin the Long Journey. Many years of hardship would pass as the Mass Exodus would search for a new home.
30 PC -The One Clan would see its first separation caused by the Long Journey. While passing through a system of lava channels, a group of goblins would express that they wished to settle down where it was warm. The remaining clan did not agree, leaving this group to live among the fire.
Overview
Drawn from History of the Runnyeye Goblins, Vol. I — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
This book is titled "History of the Runnyeye Goblins, Vol. I". It chronicles the history of the goblins from their creation to the exodus from their homelands.
1 GE - The creations of Rallos and The-Brell-That-Is-Not, the goblins were brought into the world. Gathering together as the One Clan, the goblins would create a society that would flourish within their cavernous world.
200 GE - The form of an enormous goblin would appear before the Enlightened Council and present itself as the Avatar of War. The Avatar would demand of the goblins an oath that would bind every following generation. In return for the oath, the goblins would be allowed continued existence.
900 GE - The first schism among goblin society would happen at the death of the Great Chief. His twin sons would fight for succession over the throne, dividing the goblins into two separate camps. Many glorious battles would be fought during what would be called The Two Chiefs.
930 GE- The Two Chiefs would end during a duel to the death between the twins. The victor emerged from the duel and proclaimed himself as both himself and his twin. The warring camps, not being able to tell the difference between the two, followed the new Great Chief as if he were their victorious leader.
215 RGE- The Crumbling would cause the goblins to leave their home behind. Many goblins would perish during the Crumbling and those that survived would begin the Long Journey. Many years of hardship would pass as the Mass Exodus would search for a new home.
30 PC -The One Clan would see its first separation caused by the Long Journey. While passing through a system of lava channels, a group of goblins would express that they wished to settle down where it was warm. The remaining clan did not agree, leaving this group to live among the fire.
Official Lore
19Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
History of the Runnyeye Goblins
This book is titled "History of the Runnyeye Goblins, Vol. I". It chronicles the history of the goblins from their creation to the exodus from their homelands. 1 GE - The creations of Rallos and The-Brell-That-Is-Not, the goblins were brought into the world.
The Story of Ankexfen
The story of the creation of the four goblin tribes This ancient tale of a civilization long since forgotten by the name of Ankexfen was handed down to me by a visiting priestess in Najena by the name of Aerthane D’Zitherak, a Priestess of Innoruuk, and seeker of the Fabled and Ancient Staff of Ankexfen.
Read the full sourceLife Among the Goblins
Goblins abound throughout Norrath, yet it has been extemely difficult to get close enough to them for good observation. I, Trent Burkhart, will infiltrate a goblin tribe in order to understand what makes them so vile and obnoxious. My first step is to tint my body a vile shade of green, shave off my hair and manufacture a loincloth. Wish me luck!
Read the full sourceWhy the Grump Hated Frostfell
Every goblin in Gibberville liked Frostfell time a lot BUT… Grimagus Grabblerouser Gigglegibber Did NOT. Grimagus hated Gifting Day! That whole Frostfell time! When gifting and gabbing and giggling gave cheer. It could be he thought his own gifts weren’t quite right. It could be, mayhaps, that his funds were too tight.
Read the full sourceRules of the Sandscrawler Clan
This book appears to be written in broken Norrathian. Rules of the Sandscrawler Clan sir= If goblin accuse other goblin, and that goblin jump from crag into water, if him sink and die then first goblin take all things of his house. But if water not kill goblin then first goblin put to death and second goblin take all things of his house. sir=
Read the full sourceNaggresh da Hero
Many times ago, Naggresh wuz da slayer of many halfy deputies. He terrorized da thicket so many, they build great walls to keeps him out. Dis is Naggrsh’s wallz for he makes da halfys makes it. Naggresh carried da Great Spear of Many Noggins. Da spear with halfy noggins on it likes pumpkins on da post.
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The Battle of Bloody Kithicor: Part 1 - Nurgal’s Stone
The Battle of Bloody Kithicor Part 1 - Nurgal's Stone The goblins of the Pickclaw tribe were not known for their wit. In fact, because of their extreme lack of intelligence, they have been abused in trades by just about every merchant in Norrath.
Read the full sourceThe Goblish Stones – A Translation
Stone 1 “…our made men would know no peace with wyrm kind on rock, in water, and in air.” Brother god agrees, “How to end them and make the world safe for our made men?” “Wyrms is big, and mean hitters and biters. It took other big hitters and biters to kill many, many wyrms before.” “Brell smart!” Brother say, -With mud we shape big, mean, hitters and biters…
Read the full sourceThe Littlest Hill Giant
The Littlest Hill Giant The story of Grumbor of the Offaltop Preface Giant tales tell of the littlest Hill Giant, Grumbor Offaltop, and the role he has to play in the Alliance of Stone between the goblins and the hill giants that broke Venril Sathir’s hold on Karnor.
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The goblins of the pickclaw tribe were not known for their wit. In fact, because of their extreme lack of intelligence, they have been abused in trades by just about every merchant in Norrath.
Read the full sourceDay 32 of Zuqbert's Reign
Day 32 of Zuqbert's Reign It has been more then a month since we took care of RokGus. Everything went according to Zuqbert's plan with the help of the chef of course. But that screeching loud mouth Eeporp let the cat out of the bag.
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From the hand of Brantun: It must have snapped when the falls hurled us against the rocks. The bleeding has ceased, and Barleyburr has placed a splint around my leg. We sit in the half-light of a damp tunnel near the waterfall cavern.
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From the hand of Brantun: If you ever read this, Thistlebrush, you will know my rage. You will see it in every jagged stroke my pen makes. The goblins found us. Barleyburr stood with my sword brandished, ready to defend me, but the large goblin with a club knocked the weapon away and threw Barleyburr to the ground.
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From the hand of Brantun: I should have kept a closer watch on Barleyburr. Ham? Of all the stupid things he could have done, carrying a pack full of it into a forest infested with bears was likely the worst. Last night we crawled beneath the forest brush and peered behind the rocks and branches, scouting a breach in the hillside.
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From the hand of Brantun: What manner of beasts are these minotaurs? Taller than two ceilings of a Rivervale home, they stride about the charred sides of the crater like walking trees. Their legs are trunks; their arms are boughs. I do not fear them, but I respect their might. Forgive my uneven writing, but now it is dark.
Read the full sourceMemories of Misty Thicket
Many brave halflings fell defending Rivervale and the Misty Thicket from the Runnyeye goblins’ assaults during the Age of War. This is but one of their stories. The old folks often spoke of the days when they could take a picnic to remote spots in the Misty Thicket, enjoying the fragrance of flowers filling the air, the hum of bixies and bees searching for ne…
Read the full sourceCeteltVol2
Of course, Cetelt knew it was too steep for any kind of foundation, but his boys and girls they were fanatic like and tried anyway. Three times they tried to build there only to see the whole thing crumble." Cetty said that the only thing a castle would get him would be some young punk looking for a siege.
Read the full sourceBloodstained Wayfarers Brotherhood Initiate Log
Bloodstained Wayfarers Brotherhood Initiate Log page two I see the goblins smelting ore and making weapons. Seems like the orcs are a little anxious about it. The slaves are being whipped to fainting. The screams are horrid, as is the smell of goblin blood in this heat. They are carrying the armor into the caverns to the east, or is it west. No matter.
Read the full sourceBloodstained Wayfarers Brotherhood Initiate Log
Bloodstained Wayfarers Brotherhood Initiate Log page one Those silly Wayfarers Brotherhood snobs thought I couldn't handle this task. Piece of cake! These goblin slaves aren't nothing. Not very bright at all. Anyway, I'll write this stupid log page while I'm sitting in here so it's done before I'm due back at the camp in East Commonlands.
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22Lore that mentions this in passing.
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Community articles
19Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.