Goblins. Like have you seen goblins? They're the stormtroopers of the fantasy world but even less threatening because of just how minor a role they play in most settings; like sure there are instances where goblins are major threats but in most high fantasy they are the mooks of the evil armies who grovel and snivel at bigger people before hobbling off and grunting to themselves under their breath while they make their exits and plot to either take over or find a way to best appease their masters so they can get in their favor and be a teachers pet to the overlord.On top of that, goblins are such simple creatures that, when they're not being malicious, they almost come off as cute in a sense. They're not smart so they have a certain innocence in them, despite having a relatively 'evil' notions. They can be inquisitive and curious and have a desire to learn, which can be the most adorable thing to show when in tandem with a few of the goblin vices. On top of that, depictions of goblins being rudimentary tinkerers and inventors are just the best crap because you see them making all kind of whirlygigs, sputterguns, fizzbombers and gyrocopters all while sporting a pair of mad scientist goggles that make their eyes go buggy as they laugh manically and gleefully while pedalling hard so their skymobile doesn't plummet down to the earth with a spectacular crash and boom.
Last update on October 10, 8:12 am by Schwoopy Tail.