Gilgoblin

Gilgoblin
Classification	Small Amphibious Humanoid
Faction/Affiliation	Independent
Racial capital	Gurboggle's Ledge
Racial leader(s)	King Gurboggle
Homeworld	Azeroth
Environment	Underwater
Area(s)	Vashj'ir
Primary language(s)	Goblin
Sources: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

A gilgoblin

The gilgoblins, sometimes called gilblins, gill goblins, or water-goblins, are a species of aquatic goblin created by Hobart Grapplehammer. They were first introduced into the game with the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion.

The adaptations that allow gilgoblins to survive the aquatic life has apparently drained some of their higher brain functions and their actions are guided almost entirely by greed. They are most often seen stealing things.

Gilgoblin's live in big clams, which they decorate with their new-found treasure, including cannons, cannonballs and other things.

King Gurboggle is the self-proclaimed king of at least Gurboggle's Ledge.

Appearance

Gilgoblins have many similarities to goblins but also many differences. Their skin is blue with tiny dots. Like goblins they have a prominent pointy nose, however the gilgoblins nose seems to have no nostrils. Their necks have what look to be gills which explains the absence of nostrils. Gilgoblins have fins on ends of their arms, with webbed hands and feet almost certainly for swimming. Their hair resembles seaweed and their ears are practically fins.

Notable

•   King Gurboggle
•   Gilblingle

Types

•  Enthralled Gilblin
•  Gilblin Collector
•  Gilblin Hoarder
•  Gilblin Plunderer
•  Gilblin Scavenger
•  Gilblin Slasher
•  Gilblin Stalker
•  Gilblin Trespasser
•  Gilgoblin Aquamage
•  Gilgoblin Hunter
•  Muckskin Scrounger
•  Taken Gilblin

Organizations

• Deepfin
• Gilblin
• Muckskin

Speculation

This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

It's likely that the creation of the gilgoblins was an accident as Hobart Grapplehammer (the creator) has a negligence case because of it. Although at times he's proud to include them in a list of accomplishments.

See also

• Goblins
• Hobgoblins