Concept Artwork: Goblins (Patreon)

"It's goblins."

"... Souka."

Today we'll be talking about a much-anticipated monster for the game... Goblins!

Goblins will play a major role in Rathpike, especially in the Mercenary Questline. After a protracted civil war, Zeon and his group have asserted control over the land... But in the wake of their conflict, dozens of small settlements have been left ruined, bereft of protection.

In such environments, goblins thrive. Though individually no stronger than a human child, they move in tightly-organised bands, led by the most physically or mentally inclined of their species - shamans and champions. '

They make nests in abandoned settlements and caves, attacking the bedraggled survivors-of-war, killing the men and making off with the women, using them as little more than cocksleeves and breeding vessels...

Their individual weakness means Claire, with the right tutelage, can take them down one by one with stealth. However, if Claire is swarmed, there will be no escape...!