On the Western shores of Newport Reach loom the steep and imposing Gobkrag Mountains. Not much traffic has crossed their grim peaks to reach the barren beaches on the far side, both due to the difficulty of the climb and the omnipresence of the Goblin Hordes who live there.

There are 5 Goblin Tribes, each inhabiting their own cavern/mine complex: Arr, Bux, Chupp, Durk and Err are the names of the tribes. Each tribe is predominantly made up of Goblins, but some are ruled by Hobgoblins or Hoborgs.

The Goblins' legends say that all five tribes swore an Oath of Eternal Confederacy to always fight together to bring the whole world under the rule of Lord of the World. But, there is not much evidence that they prioritize this quest. They did in fact invade and conquer the Goblin Forest in times past, but this was more likely the result of a civil war in one tribal cavern driving out a band of their rivals who happened to arrive in the lowlands at a fortunate time. The rulers of each tribe today are most busy keeping down rivals in their cave and fighting the other tribes for loot or hunting grounds.

It might prove extremely difficult for the Earldom of West Road to stop a concentrated attack by all the Goblin Tribes at once, given their advantage in numbers. Luckily, Goblins are mostly cowards and come out of the mountains in small stealthy bands to kill, kidnap and rob.

The Goblins are universally Chaotic and follow one or more Chaotic Cults.