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Volo's Guide to Monsters
; means “magic” in the Goblin tongue. Should ye happen upon goblins chanting “booyahg booyahg booyahg,” be warned! There might be a powerful sorcerer lurking in their midst
cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
2. Goblin Blind When the characters cross to the east side of the stream, they can see around the screening thickets to area 2. This is a goblin guard post, though the goblins here are bored and
provide room for guards to lie hidden and watch the area—including a pair of goblins lurking there right now!
Two goblins are stationed here. If the goblins notice intruders in area 1, they open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Bugbear Warrior Lurking Goblinoid Brute Bugbears embody fear of the wilds and the menace of natural places. They’re notoriously stealthy, and foes that venture into their territories often vanish
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grappling.
Actions
Grab
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
determine what treasure is found. If the roll indicates no treasure, the characters find worthless pieces of bone jewelry instead. Goblin, grung, and su-monster skulls are piled around the statue’s base. A
save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The thunderous noise has a 75 percent chance of attracting stirges or a troll lurking nearby (see “Stirges” and “Troll” below). The statue has grooves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
giant spiders
4 3d6 kobolds
5 1 goblin boss and 3d6 goblins
6 1 dryad and 1d4 sprites lurking in a tree
7 1d4 ankhegs that burrow up from the ground
8 1 basilisk
9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
ettercaps and 1d4 giant spiders 4 3d6 kobolds 5 1 goblin boss and 3d6 goblins 6 1 dryad and 1d4 sprites lurking in a tree 7 1d4 ankhegs that burrow up from the ground 8 1 basilisk 9 1d4 jackalweres
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Overview Lost Mine of Phandelver is divided into four parts. In part 1, “Goblin Arrows,” the adventurers are on the road to the town of Phandalin when they stumble into a goblin ambush. They discover
of Old Owl Well, seek the advice of a dangerous banshee, oust a band of orcs lurking at Wyvern Tor, and investigate the ruins of the town of Thundertree. Several of these leads point to Cragmaw Castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
this room can hear someone rummaging through the kitchen (area 8b). Lying on the floor in the middle of the room is a dead goblin with a crossbow bolt sticking out of its chest. The goblin fell prey
determine that the wound is fresh, indicating that the goblin has been dead only a few minutes. If the characters linger here, Kella tries to eavesdrop on their conversation and learn more about them without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and so on—the goblins in area H2 notice and attack them through the thicket, which provides three-quarters cover. H2: Goblin Guard Post When the characters cross to the east side of the stream, they
can see around the screening thickets to area H2. This is a goblin guard post, though the goblins here are bored and inattentive. On the east side of the stream that flows from the cave mouth, a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
effect. “Booyahg” means “magic” in the Goblin tongue. Should ye happen upon goblins chanting “booyahg booyahg booyahg,” be warned! There might be a powerful sorcerer lurking in their midst.
— Elminster
and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids. Beast Masters and Slave Drivers Goblins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and an allied pair of ogres lurking in the caves. The villagers were ambushed, captured, and brought before Hark, the goblin boss. Hark interrogated them, learned of the giant attack on Nightstone
pick them off one or two at a time. A goblin that is alone and outnumbered might try to flee if it takes damage, at your discretion. If possible, the goblin retreats to the temple (area 5). See the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
psionic goblins were left behind. They’re lurking about, unsure what they should be doing. Present the characters with an easy encounter with some goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A). If captured and
questioned, the goblins boast about “the people stolen away right beneath where you soak your noses in ale!”
Goblin Sighting. On her last visit to town, a reclusive farmer saw small people sneaking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
misadventures. The following monsters make it to Goldenfields and participate in the attack: Six hill giants, including Lob and Ogg Twelve ogres, six of them fitted with goblin huckers Twelve
other four hill giants regroup with the ogres and goblins lurking outside Goldenfields. The giants leave behind their greatclubs, since they can’t climb the walls with their clubs in hand. A handful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Phandalin when they stumble into a goblin ambush. They discover that the goblins (who belong to the Cragmaw band) have captured the characters’ friend—a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker—and his escort, a human
banshee, to oust a band of marauders lurking at Wyvern Tor, and to investigate the ruins of the town of Thundertree. Several of these leads point to Cragmaw Castle—the stronghold of King Grol, leader of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
minute of effort, though a knock spell or similar magic opens it with ease. Pulling a lever in area Z2 causes the doors to swing inward, stone grinding against stone. Arrow Slits. Two goblin psi
the room, a window provides a view of the outpost kitchen.
At any time, 2d4 goblins eat in the mess hall, along with 1d6 goblin psi brawlers and 1d4 goblin psi commanders (see appendix A for both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
are sprawling underground complexes. Here are a few other examples: A ruined wizard’s tower atop a lonely hill riddled with goblin-infested tunnels A pharaoh’s pyramid filled with haunted crypts and
the monstrous evil lurking beneath. Within a medieval town or city are places as deadly as any dungeon: A clock tower that serves as a base for a guild of kenku rogues and assassins A thieves’ guild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
leaders, the jarls, would meet atop a hill to the west to settle disputes. Their thrones still rest on that hill.” (See “Jarlmoot”)
13–14 “Goblin scavengers prowl the tundra on the backs of wolves or
Brotherhood, plotting another takeover of Ten-Towns! A wizard who was burned at the stake in Easthaven admitted to being one of them, and he said there are other Arcane Brotherhood wizards lurking among
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 11 or higher glimpse one or more apparitions lurking behind him. These apparitions take various forms, from a grubby child peering over Nib’s shoulder to a gaunt
on the culprit suppresses the effect for 24 hours. Nib has been to Loomlurch, and has visited the goblin candy market (area L2), Granny Nightshade’s parlor (area L3), and the workshop (area L4). If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
leads into the side passage.
The side passage leads to the lair of some grells. The grells ambushed the rear of the goblin party escorting the kidnap victims, killing four goblins and pulling three
grells in area J3.) The monsters grabbed the goblin corpses as well as Oskar, Cathlette, and Aida, whisking them into this small cave complex. The monsters ate the goblins and deposited the three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
at the bottom of the pit leads northwest toward area W2 and east toward area W3. Goblin Body. Slumped at the bottom of the pit is the body of a strange goblin with an elongated skull and green streaks
on its skin. Any inspection of the body, which is dressed in filthy rags, reveals that it is not a Cragmaw goblin. The characters can’t learn anything further now, but this is the body of a psionic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters encounter. d20 Encounter 1–2 1 chuul lurking in a pool of water 3 1d6 giant spiders clinging to the walls or ceiling 4–5 1 grell floating near the high ceiling 6–9 1d4 gricks hiding in a
consult the table to determine what the characters encounter. Elf, dwarf, and human slaves are friendly; if given food and water they’ll join the party. Goblin slaves are hostile and likely to attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters 50 gp to investigate Lance Rock and make sure no sinister forces are lurking there. (See “Lance Rock” in chapter 6.) 3. The Helm at Highsun Right across the Long Road from the Swinging Sword
) “brigands” lurking around Red Larch at night, not to mention monsters ranging from snake-headed rats to ghostly dragons that faded away when approached. (If you’re looking for NPCs to deliver more fanciful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
debris. Several young trees have grown within the ruins.
The overgrowth conceals a deadly threat: two twig blights lurking in the foliage. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of
cause. If any of the characters appear to respect her position and beliefs, the druid tells them where to find the goblin stronghold. Otherwise, Reidoth offers a bargain: if the characters chase off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Room This room has two exits. Above each door, mounted on a wooden plaque, is a severed goblin head with its mouth agape. Other furnishings include a sideboard, two cupboards with doors made of wood
light. Six mismatched chairs flank the table—three chairs per side.
Two of Bavlorna’s lornlings (use the quickling stat block in appendix C) hide in the mouths of the severed goblin heads mounted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
six yellow musk zombies (see appendix D) lurking among the trees and plants. The zombies blend in with their surroundings, and any character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score lower than 12 is
. Characters who kill the spider and search the webs find the cocooned, desiccated corpses of an albino dwarf and a goblin, but no treasure. Eastern Dome. Three chwingas (see appendix D) live in this dome. They