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Notice: Revised Edition, Deoch 37
As I mentioned in the previous notes bellow from Deochs 22 and 29 this work was written in Deoch 19 and recognized in Deoch 21. Today in Deoch 37 as I am getting together all of my works for placement in one collection I believe it best that I make some brief additions to this text so readers are not confused completely. I have added a little new content and notes because this work is very old. Aside from corrections to spelling and grammar mistakes all added text is in blue ink. All of the original text remains the same without anything removed or changed. (Note to Readers (Deoch 22): This work was compiled during the 19th Deoch and much has changed since then. The Goblins returned to Pravat in Deoch 21 during the rise of Tagor) (Another note to readers (Deoch 29): Yes I know this work is horribly out of date for Deoch 29. This work was originally written in Deoch 19 and regonized in deoch 21. Anything that happened after deoch 19 is not listed on this work. Additionally for reasons unkown this work was never posted on Dark Ages library site but it was regonized, check my legend in game for proof!) Grimlok & Goblins Society, Social Structures, and Lore Researched and Complied by, Ramanayan Greetings aisling! I have always had an interest in the Grimlok and Goblins of Temuair. I've spent some time researching the lives of the Grimlok and Goblins and have put together this scroll. It explains about their societies and social structures. I've also included a little lore if you want some information about where to find them and such. I hope you find this useful. Ramanayan, Contents: Section 1: The Grimlok 1. The Grimlok The Grimlok are an interesting group to study. They can be found in only one place, the Pravat Caves. A few can also be found on the first floors of the kasmanium mines. It is widely accepted that the Grimlok did not originate in Temuair, but from somewhere unknown. A popular theory is that they were somehow transported by dark magic from there homeland to Temuair and they are attempting to return by using the Conix Stones (more on that later). After doing some research of my own I believe I have somewhat figured out where they came from. To the west of Suomi there are nearly impassible mountains which guard a path to what we would call "The Western Lands". I believe the Grimlok once lived in these "Western Lands" and somehow were transported to Temuair and are now seeking to return. Grimlok Social Structures- The Grimlok are ruled by a Queen, who has absolute power. The leader of the Grimlok is chosen by height. The tallest Grimlok is made leader of all. After the leader dies the search for the tallest begins again and then the tallest is made leader. If you have ever seen the Grimlok Queen you will agree she is the tallest Grimlok there is. There are a variety of Grimlok types. The main types are Workers, Soldiers, and Warriors. What a Grimlok will do in life in determined simply by what that Grimlok is best at. If a Grimlok is an excellent stone miner then he will be a miner. If he is an excellent combatant then he will be a warrior; a simple but effective system. The Grimlok society is task oriented. Grimlok are not paid in gold or such but are given what they need live. There is no want or desire (to a certain point) in Grimlok life. Also Grimlok do not "marry" as we would think of. Again this is based on the task orientation. For example say we have two excellent male and female warriors. The Grimlok believe if the two become mates the chances of producing an equal or greater warrior is good. So Grimlok "marriages" are based on the bettering of Grimlok society, not love or such. Grimlok Society- Each type of Grimlok plays a different role in their society. Grimlok Miners (Proles) generally do not fight but will if need arises, as they are weak combatants, and one can often walk among them without being attacked. They carry mining clubs witch they use to mine. Their main task is to search for minerals (coral, beryl and such) and also look for the conix stones. If one is killed he will often drop some type of mineral. Grimlok Soldiers are the workhorses of the Grimlok fighting force. Grimlok soldiers have several tasks. Where one sees some miners most likely soldiers are somewhere nearby. They generally protect the miners from harm. They also will attack any outsiders not allied with them without question and be warned they are quite strong combatants. If killed they often carry some kinds of minerals and sometimes magical items that they picked up from aislings they have killed. Grimlok Warriors are the most feared and respected Grimlok fighting forces. These are found only in the deeper parts of Pravat and do protect the miners as soldiers do. There main duty it to attack non-allied outsiders on sight, and they are quite good at it. They carry what I would describe as "a long, twisted, and sharp tip dagger". Should you encounter one you will find them quite difficult to kill. If you do kill one you will often find minerals and magical items and perhaps some coins. 2. The Goblins The Goblins are in many ways different from the Grimlok. Goblins can be found in quite a few places. They are found in the deeper East Woodlands, Astrid, Undine Field, Pravat Caves**, Kasmanium Mines, Oren Island Jungles, and the Grassy Fields. The goblins have existed for many thousands of years and are native to Temuair. Goblin Social Structures- Unlike the Grimlok the Goblins have no absolute leader. Part of this is do to the fact the goblins exist in many places across Temuair and communication is difficult. Goblins often dwell in small groups or clans in different areas. Leadership types vary from clan to clan but often will have an elder at the head of the clan. Unlike the Grimlok, who are task oriented, the goblins seek personal gain rather then for their culture as a whole. Goblins all most always are carrying gold with them into battle and see nothing wrong with want and personal desire. Their culture in this aspect makes it similar to human culture in a way. The different clans do sometimes fight one another in clan wars but this is not very common and usually happens when little outside forces threaten their clan. Another difference from the Grimlok, who have only three main tasks, there are many kinds of Goblins, who all perform different things. Goblin types vary from place to place they exist. Goblins inherit their positions from their parents. For example if ones parents where of a noble goblin class one would most likely become clan leader or such. Some goblins are quite religious and follow various gods. Most famous are the Shamans in Astrid, famous for there deadly dubhaim summonings. Most goblins, believe it or not, live in small wooden shelters for homes. Some in the East Woodlands will even allow an aisling into their home for assistance in creating special armor. It is another similarity between goblin and human culture. ** See section 3. 3. The War of Pravat Cave Conix stones were first discovered during the entreaty during Deoch 6. The Goblins invaded Pravat Caves to take as many of the stones as possible. The first aislings who completed the calling stone fragment quest listed bellow were given the legend mark “Grimlok [or goblin] Calling Stone for [god aisling worshiped] – [Date]. Legends marks were not given after deoch 12. Until sometime in Deoch 16 both Grimlok and Goblins lived in Pravat cave. There was a war in pravat between them and they hired any aislings with 11 or more insights who would help their cause. Both were seeking the conix stones buried in the caves. Aislings could choice to ally with the Grimlok or Goblins. The side whom they allied with would not attack them. For the Grimlok, their Queen would deal with any aislings seeking to join their cause. Anyone seeking to join the Goblins would speak to the Great Goblin Warrior Bahadir outside the caves. When allied with a side one could complete a series of quests as listed bellow: (it is the same for both sides) Calling Stone Fragment: 10,000 experience for each conix stone given. Gems: 500 experience per gem given. Deities Item: (Varies) Give an item of the god you worship. If you worship no god you can not do this quest. Kill Enemies: (Varies, per number killed) If you kill enemies of whom your allied with (Goblins kill Grimlok, vis-versa) you gain experience. In Deoch 16 the Grimlok finally drove the Goblins out of Pravat Caves. With this, allying with the Grimlok now practically grants free passage in the caves, as no goblins are left. You can still ally with the goblins and complete all 4 quests listed above but, there is little point unless your doing quest #4. (Note: It is not possible to do quest #4 when allied with the Grimlok) The Goblins returned to Pravat in Deoch 21 during the rise of Tagor. They have remained there to this day. It is again possible to do all quests for both sides. 4. Grimlok and Goblin Lore This section deals with the creatures of the Grimlok and Goblins. ((monsters found in-game during the time of this writing)) Pravat Caves Grimlok Worker *- Pre-Deoch 16 *- Was not in Pravat between Deochs 16-21. **- The Draco Hatchlings live in the room before the Chaos Pits entrance.
Draco Hatchlings are the children of the Dracos (who live is the Kasmanium Mines Grimlok Solider Eastern Woodlands (area it starts appearing in) *- Kobolds are younger goblins who have not reached adulthood. **- Hob-Goblins are not officially Goblins, but are distant cousins of the Goblins. Undine Field Goblin Warrior (All 4 areas) *Cousins of the wolfs, these are the pets of the Kobolds Written in Deoch 19 and Recognized Deoch 21, Winter Posted for Novus Imperia library, Deoch 29, Spring Revised and posted for Ramanayan’s work collection, Deoch 37, Spring
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