84 CHAPTER 3 | OTHER RACES
consider what brings you to Eberron. Are you a
githyanki scout gathering information for a future
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world from such a fate? Are you here to hunt
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daelkyr? Or are you just a curious explorer?GNOLLS
In ancient times, the gnolls were servants of the
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that remain in the thrall of these demons. But
the largest population of gnolls is the Znir Pact
of Droaam. Thousands of years ago, these gnolls
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swore to never allow any other creature to hold
dominion over them. The Znir Pact sell their
services as soldiers and trackers. Most of the
Pact currently serves the Daughters of Sora Kell
in Droaam, but some fought in the Last War
as agents of House Tharashk, and Tharashk
continues to broker their services.
As a gnoll, you could be a former mercenary
who’s chosen to stay with comrades you met
during your service; as a rule, Znir gnolls are
deeply loyal to those that they consider to be
members of their pack. You might be driven
by curiosity, eager to explore the world beyond
Droaam. You could be driven by visions of a
demonic power rising in the Five Nations or
working on behalf of the Daughters of Sora
Kell. Or you could be a mercenary still, insisting
on regular payment for your ongoing services to
the party.GOBLINOIDS
The goblinoid species—including goblins,
hobgoblins, and bugbears—were once the
dominant civilization in Khorvaire. The
goblinoid Empire of Dhakaan ruled most of
Khorvaire for thousands of years. It was crippled
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their aberrant armies; even though the daelkyrwere defeated, the seeds of madness took root in
the empire and tore it apart. Today, there are
four primary goblinoid cultures in Khorvaire.CITY GOBLINS
Goblins are found in most of the major cities
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to Khorvaire, they enslaved many goblins and
built their cities on the foundations of Dhakaani
ruins. Galifar ended the practice of slavery, and
these goblins are technically citizens of the Five
Nations, but most remain as an impoverished
underclass found in slums and ghettos. However,
gifted goblins can be found in all walks of life,
and goblins served in the armies of the Five
Nations during the Last War.THE GHAAL’DAR
The Ghaal’dar tribes arose from the remnants
of the Dhakaani Empire. Hobgoblins are the
leaders of the Ghaal’dar, enforcing their will
on the goblins and bugbears. The history of the
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turned on one another. This came to an end with
the Last War. House Deneith hired Ghaal’dar
mercenaries, and this gave focus to the divided
tribes. A brilliant hobgoblin, Haruuc, united the
Ghaal’dar and under his leadership they seized
control of what is now Darguun (see chapter 2).
The aging Lhesh Haruuc remains as the ruler
of Darguun, and many fear that his death could
throw the region into chaos.
Among the Ghaal’dar, you hold your place
through cunning and strength. As a Ghaal’dar
goblinoid, you may have been a former
mercenary now seeking adventure. You could be
working as an emissary for one of the Ghaal’dar
tribes, or even Lhesh Haruuc himself. Or you
could have been driven from your tribe by the
actions of a rival; perhaps you’re seeking allies to
reclaim your birthright.