Goblins

He pulls Bilbo onto the adventure very much against his will, and the battle with Smaug and then the Goblins is almost a proxy conflict for the ongoing Cold War against Sauron/the Necromancer, the point being to consolidate the northeastern corner of the map.

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This is the plan that he made in council with the Elvenking and with Bard; and with Dain, for the dwarf-lord now joined them: the Goblins were the foes of all, and at their coming all other quarrels were forgotten.

The Hobbit Tolkien, J. R. R. 1938

About half a mile above the landing at Port Rock there was a dangerous ledge, called the Goblins, some of whose sharp points were within a foot of the surface of the water when the lake was low.

Haste and Waste; Or, the Young Pilot of Lake Champlain. a Story for Young People Oliver Optic 1859

"Goblins," Dinn rumbled, reaching for his daggers.

The Reign of Istar Weis, Margaret 1992

A leading candidate for worst movie ever made, this cheapo horror flick by Claudio Fragasso was originally called "Goblins," but when it went straight to video in 1990, it was repackaged as a sequel to the earlier and completely unrelated

Chicago Reader 2010

Additionally, there are many NPC races such as Goblins, Ogres, and Murlocs.

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"Goblins," said Michael, "there are assuredly: for I myself ten years ago was well acquainted with one; and he was a very passable fellow to have to do with.

The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck Ludwig Tieck 1813

Evil Vegetarian Goblins hunting a family and turning them into plants … Need I say more?

The Worst Movies Ever | myFiveBest 2009

He spat and spoke at the same time, “well, well, well what do we have here?” he asked grinning a yellow-toothed grin the smell of his breath nearly made Mist vomit, she looked around she counted twenty goblins and four towers, two behind two in front, each housing four Goblins.

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In a blink of an eye Mist drew her sword and stood ready, four Goblins with spears charged at her, she ducked down and spun holding her sword out, the Goblins fell to the ground clutching their bellies, Mist turned to see Ra on his hind legs with Cara behind him, he was roaring and slashing away.

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