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[[File:Goblin CoM solo artwork.jpg|200px|thumb|Artwork of a goblin from ''Children of Mana'']]
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The '''Goblin''', also called '''Kid Goblin''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series.


==History==
The '''Goblin''', also called '''Kid Goblin''', is a recurring enemy in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. Debuting in ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'', they have appeared in most installments ever since. As their name would suggest, they are typically depicted as stout, impish creatures. They differ however from typical goblin depictions in fantasy word as they are fully clothed from head to toe and favor a variety of bladed weapons.
===''Secret of Mana''===
 
Goblins are some of the rare monsters of the ''Mana'' franchise to be depicted as being capable of forming societies to the point of having a distinct culture in some installments. Their stronger variants suggest them forming some form of hierarchy.
 
==General Information==
===Physical Description===
Goblins are generally of short stature and seen sporting purple baggy overalls and a leather armor. Their head are always hidden behind a yellow medieval executioner hood.
 
==Appearances==
===''[[Secret of Mana]]''===
{{quote|Kid Goblin (Earth) -- Sleeps until you get close. Charge up first, then attack.|''Secret of Mana'' Official Game Secrets'''|(page 160)}}
{{quote|Kid Goblin (Earth) -- Sleeps until you get close. Charge up first, then attack.|''Secret of Mana'' Official Game Secrets'''|(page 160)}}



Revision as of 20:19, April 6, 2024

Artwork of a goblin from Children of Mana

The Goblin, also called Kid Goblin, is a recurring enemy in the Mana series. Debuting in Final Fantasy Adventure, they have appeared in most installments ever since. As their name would suggest, they are typically depicted as stout, impish creatures. They differ however from typical goblin depictions in fantasy word as they are fully clothed from head to toe and favor a variety of bladed weapons.

Goblins are some of the rare monsters of the Mana franchise to be depicted as being capable of forming societies to the point of having a distinct culture in some installments. Their stronger variants suggest them forming some form of hierarchy.

General Information

Physical Description

Goblins are generally of short stature and seen sporting purple baggy overalls and a leather armor. Their head are always hidden behind a yellow medieval executioner hood.

Appearances

Secret of Mana

“Kid Goblin (Earth) -- Sleeps until you get close. Charge up first, then attack.”
Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 160)

Legend of Mana

“GOBLIN -- Demi-human -- STR: Shade, Dryad ; WK: Wisp, Aura -- It firmly believes that evil doing is the true meaning of life.”
In-Game Encyclopedia

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ゴブリン
Goburin
Goblin
Spanish ???
French Bébégob (SoM SNES)
Gobelin (SoM remake)
Portmanteau of bébé (baby) and gob (diminutive of goblin)
Goblin
German Murmelgoblin (SoM SNES)
Goblin (SoM remake)
Marble goblin
Goblin
Italian Goblin -
Rabite icon EOM artwork.png Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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