Goblin tradition holds that their race was created by a war-god in order to fight a war against other gods.

(They never name their god, so whether it is the same as any of the gods worshipped by the other races is unknown.)

The legends also speak of goblins fighting against goblins during the wars, so it is likely that gods other than their creators used them as footsoldiers.

Although goblins are still warlike, it is probable that in earlier ages they were more organised than they are now, espescially if they were under the direct control of one or more gods.

This is corroborated by finds unearthed at various archaeological sites, including the large excavation east of Varrock.

Armour and weapons have been found, obviously made to fit goblins but far more well-made than their current equipment.

Almost every piece of ancient goblin equipment has one of a number of symbols on it, and by correlating these symbols with the sketchy records that survive from the Third Age it has been possible to identify twelve distinct goblin tribes or regiments.

The separate identities of the tribes have long since dissolved and no goblins remember the symbols, although their generals may still recognize the ancient tribal names.

In the following pages I present a list of the tribes and their symbols

Thorobshuun Goblins of the Hills	Garagorshuun Goblins of the Sea	Rekeshuun Goblins of the North	Ekeleshuun Goblins of the East
Idithuun Goblins of the South	Narogoshuun Goblins of the West	Drogokishuun Goblins of the Fierce Blades	Huzamogaarb Live-Flesh Eaters of the Chaos God
Saragorgak Footsoldiers of Holy Wrath	Dorgeshuun Goblins of the Strong Spears	Horogothgar Eaters of Manflesh	Yurkolgokh The Flatulent