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A goblin beast<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer V, p144-5">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]], p144-5.</ref> and the [[Caliban | caliban]] are kin of a sort, both being hideously twisted by their exposure to power corruptive forces, with the latter being of human stock and the former being of animal or vermin stock. {{Spec | The corruptive aura of hags in particular seems to be especially condusive to the spawning of goblin beasts for the creatures seem to be most common in [[Tepest]].}} Goblin beast are stronger, tougher, and far more far cunning creatures than the unpolluted stock from which they are born. Given a mated pair of goblin beasts derived from the same stock, they will breed true. [[Goblin | Goblins]], and goblins alone, have achieved a degree of control over goblin beasts, making frequent use of them as guards and mounts. | |||
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Revision as of 19:58, 11 February 2010
A goblin beast[1] and the caliban are kin of a sort, both being hideously twisted by their exposure to power corruptive forces, with the latter being of human stock and the former being of animal or vermin stock. 
The corruptive aura of hags in particular seems to be especially condusive to the spawning of goblin beasts for the creatures seem to be most common in Tepest. Goblin beast are stronger, tougher, and far more far cunning creatures than the unpolluted stock from which they are born. Given a mated pair of goblin beasts derived from the same stock, they will breed true. Goblins, and goblins alone, have achieved a degree of control over goblin beasts, making frequent use of them as guards and mounts.
Lore[2]
Characters with ranks in Knowledge (arcana) can learn more about goblin beasts. Characters may need to make separate Knowledge checks to learn about the base creature. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.
DC Result
- 14 This creature was been permanently warped by unnatural forces, transforming it into a goblin beast. This result reveals all magical beast traits.
- 19 Goblin beasts are to the beasts of the wild as calibans are to human kind. Their birth heralds the presence of supernatural evil, such as a witch. Goblyn beasts are stronger, smarter, and decidedly more malevolent than their natural kin. Fortunately, they are visibly warped as well.
- 24 Goblins have an unnatural affinity for goblin beasts, often using them as mounts or guardians. These fell creatures are often found together.
References
- ↑ Ravenloft Gazetteer V, p144-5.
- ↑ Mangrum's Monster Lore
