HOB'GOROTH: EASTERN LANDS OF SESAMAR
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| Hob'goroth, Eastern Lands |
Hob'goroth is an ancient city in the Eastern Lands, south of the Orc Lands, east in the Hobgoblin Lands, north of the Ogre Hills, and west of the Howling Chasm.
An unknown force guides a gaggle of hobgoblins that fester here. Hobgoblins alone could not manage a massive force in a city. Hobgoblins may make for battle-hardened leaders of goblins, but they are not city planners and grand scheme strategists.
Dark creatures who ride large bat-winged, toothed creatures have been seen flying in the Eastern Lands. So far, no cities have been attacked by any of these dreadful flying beasts.
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Soltarcus, a name that once echoed with the hymns of the righteous, now stands as a monument to the corrupting touch of evil and is called Hob'goroth.
Eons ago, this city thrived under the benevolent rule of humans, its gleaming spires reaching skyward in testament to their devotion to the good gods. Yet, a tide of darkness swept through the land, and it fell under the dominion of malevolent forces.
The once-proud architecture now bears the scars of conquest. Ornate crenellations, once a testament to human artistry, are now choked by noxious weeds, their sharp edges blunted by the passage of time. Machicolations, designed to rain death upon attackers, now stand as grim reminders of a city turned evil, its gaze fixed upon the subjugation of all good people.
Within these shadowed walls dwell hobgoblins -- a race as brutal as the unknown regime they must serve. Their regimented formations and polished armor belie a savage hunger for power. The air smacks with a blend of suppressed fear and simmering violence. Here, the light of the good gods has been extinguished, replaced by the flickering torches of unholy rituals and the guttural chants that praise the dark powers that hold sway. Hob'goroth is a city where all hope has died, a chilling reminder of the consequences of unchecked evil.
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Hobgoblins stand over 6 feet tall, weight 200 pounds, have a black (green, purple, grey hue variants), leathery hide, and black, wiry hair. They have yellow eyes with large black irises and no detectable pupils. Hobgoblins are strong, bold, and fearless. They accept a chain of command and can become skilled in combat, which makes them superb as a military force.
