Hobgoblin

Hobgoblins can be creatures spawned by the Wyrd or former mortals that were lost in the Thorns, but they all have in common that they possess a mutable essence that defies close definition. While there are hobgoblins that resemble animals or even humans, they are not limited by this. There have been observances of sentient swarms, plants and other things. Their intelligence is similary diverse, ranging from barely sentient to inhumane intellect.   While hobgoblins are commonly capricious, not all are utterly malicious. Some maintain Goblin Markets that are operated after strict laws that all visitors have to obey. Others, usually non-conscious, become companions to Changelings or True Fae in exchange for protection from their stronger conspecifics. They can also sell special Goblin Contracts that grant a Changeling special abilities but always have negative drawbacks.   Hobgoblins rarely leave their home-realm, but some travel to the realms of the True Fae for barter, while others haunt mortal dreams.   An entitlement known as the Barony of the Lesser Ones has devoted itself to entreating with sapient hobgoblins, acting both in their defense and in defense of changeling society.

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