The lesser-seen Hill Goblin actually originates from an ancient lineage dating back to the time of the primordials—long before the first goblins stepped across from the Feywild. It is believed that Maglubiyet stole a vial of blood from Annam and utilized it to create his army of oversized goblinoids, meant to rival the giants. The reason behind this endeavor remains unknown. However, Maglubiyet's quest for superiority was short-lived, as his giant goblinoids proved inferior to their true giant counterparts.
Maglubiyet endeavored to shape these peculiar primordial creatures, making iterative improvements along the way. The first creature to emerge from this experimentation was the hill goblin, a primitive species that proved exceptionally malleable. Upon their creation, they separated from Maglubiyet's "great" goblinoid army, venturing out into the world. Their primary activities involved roaming the land, consuming cattle with a fervent appetite for the bovine
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