Gobblyton

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Most Ancient Town

Long before the days of werewolves when the Darkan Wolves ran wild and free, there were goblins living in Hoia Forest. Being small creatures that could become a light snack for wolves, they took to the trees to be safely out of reach. Not just any tree would do. They preferred the largest and most gnarled trees whose twisted trunks were not desired by human woodsmen.
They carefully hollowed out a tree in such a way for them to get around on the inside while not killing the tree. Up in the tall branches, they built treehouses. Several of these tree filled with twisted little stairways and houses in their branches groing close together formed the first town. This was Gobblyton.
Gobblyton stands at the edge of Hoia Forest in what is now the territory of the East Pack of werewolves. Trade with the werewolves and other monsters the packs allow to travel its paths has enriched the goblins and their town. Riding about all of Transylvania on their mighty messenger bats or hauling trade goods in on their goat carts, the goblins have proven themselves vital to all monster societies.

by Alfred_Grupstra

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Notable Sights

by JuliusH

BruteTree

The office and jail of the Brute Squad.

Bankers Tree

This tree contains many vaults within its roots and bankers on its branches

Grocer Tree

Holds many food pantries, hides, and prepared meats. Is also the Hunter's Guild

Snooz'in Sing Tree

This tree serves as both inn and bard guild

Temple Trees

Trees devoted to various old gods

Holiday Tree

This tree is always decorated for the latest holiday, execution, or trade festival. No one is allowed to live in it

Smithing Tree

a cariety of smiths have workshops in the caves beneath this tree and sell their wares in branch stores.

Mage tree

mages live here and sell their charms, alchemies, and other wares.

Tricksy Tree

It is here where spies, thieves, the shamed, and other ne'er-do-wells must live

Bat Tree

The beloved bats are stabled here.

Council Houses

When the council meets to discuss Gobblyton affairs, they each take a turn at hosting the others in their home tree. Each council member also has a specific responsibility.

• Tonmeister chooses new hometrees and directs construction

• Pitmeister sees to the cleanliness of Gobblyton and maintains the rubbish pit where the NomNom Ooze eats all the town refuse. Also official executioner.

• Moneymeister in charge of the town treasury and paying townworkers inclusing the council and Brute Squad

• Marketmeister in charge of declaring Market Days and planning festivals

• Taxmeister makes sure everyone pays their taxes with the aid of their Brute Squad

• Treemeister in charge of growing new trees in Gobblyton's nursery grove and sees to them being replanted at the edge of the Hoia Forest in hopes of expanding the region

• Faithmeister oversees the chapel-trees and their orphanages

Home Trees

Many, many trees filled with familial homes

NomNom Pit

This is the only structure on the forest floor and well away from any trees and their roots as NonNom eats anything except rocks and soil

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by Schmidsi

LEADERSHIP

Gobblyton is governed by a council of seven elders. It is they who decide how things stand in Gobblyton with their decisions backed up by the Brute Squad, goblins who enforce the rules and laws of Gobblyton.

LAWS

Goblins generally do not aprrove or abide by laws but there are a few exceptions.
Their First Law is to never destroy home trees. This a serious offense as their survival in a world of bigger monsters and humans depends upon the trees. Punishment is death.
Their Second Law is to never cripple or kill a messenger bat. The bats are so vital to goblin society that harming or killing them, even in self-defence, is despised. Punishment is death.
Their Third, and last, Law is a deal is a deal until a better one comes along. Breaching a contract or a deal without having made a better one first will bring them shame and ten years of guano duty in the Undertrees Caves. This can be very dangerous as the cave are where the wild messenger bats live and a goblin makes a fine meal if caught.

BRUTE SQUAD

The Brute Squad consists of the burliest and toughest goblins who have embraced the Gobbly Laws. There are seven squads, each commanded by a Council Elder. Seven Brutes made up a squad. Though reknowned for their forcefulness, it is with intimidation tactics and well-paid informants that they carry out most of their duties.