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On Goblins: My Life Among the Conquering Host was an unpublished manuscript that described the ecology of goblins and goblinoid culture, written by the famous writer and world-weary traveler, Volothamp Geddarm.[1]

The goblins of my recent acquaintance—fine though uncouth fellows by and large—have a fiery courage, fueled by their love of the Absolute.
— Excerpt from On Goblins: My Life Among the Conquering Host.[1]

Description[]

The writings existed as a set of loosely bound sheets, inscribed with text and rough sketches of various goblins.[1]

Content[]

The draft of this work contained hastily written notes regarding the culture of goblins that were assimilated into the cult of the Absolute. It noted how these goblins held a zealous love for the goddess they referred to as the Absolute. It was that passion that set them apart from other tribes; they did not demonstrate the cowardice of typical goblin-kind, and did not scatter in fear when their leaders were slain in battle. On Goblins spoke of more-potent magic―or "booyagh" in the goblin tongue―wielded by the cult's resident priests.[1]

History[]

As of the Year of Three Ships Sailing, 1492 DR, the only copy of Volo's manuscript remained in the possession of Booyagh Piddle.[1]

Appendix[]

Appearances[]

Video Games
Baldur's Gate III

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Larian Studios (October 2020). Designed by Swen Vincke, et al. Baldur's Gate III. Larian Studios.