Red Hand Hobgoblins

To the far east of the Kamelands, resting against the Tors of the Levenies mountains is the settlement of Bright Flame, home to the Red Hand Hobgoblins.

It is unusual for hobgoblins to inhabit these intemperate lands, and it is unclear whether this particular tribe originates from Southern lands such as Cheliax, or even further to the East.

Their name is believed to come from their interest in alchemical pursuits, fiery ones in particular. All members of the tribe wear a bright red hand on the chests of their clothing and armour, and a few have even been spotted to have it tattooed to their right hands.

They are led by a mysterious creature whom coins itself the 'Great Creator'. Believed to be an alchemist of rare skill and intellect, he has been observed to rule the Red Hand tribe with a mixture of sardonic humour and utter ruthlessness. The Great Creator is believed to have his keen eye upon expanding the horizons of his tribes beyond the borders of Bright Flame.

Often accompaning the Great Creator are one or more female hobgoblins whom are rumoured to be related to each other. Chief amongst these is 'Thra-doom', a seeress of some power and believed to be second only to teh Great Creator in trerms of the hierarchy of the tribe.

The tribe has been reported to be made up of a core of hobgoblins skilled with bows and riding Worgs, often acompanied by a skilled alchemist who leads them. In addition to this, red-flamed trolls and kobolds with siege equipment have been sighted when the tribe has been encountered in larger numbers.

Relations with the Red Hand tribe have been unsually good in the past when compared to the typical relations between hobgoblin and human/dwarven settlements. This has at least in part been influenced by the presence of past common threats, some of which have now abated. It remains to be seen how relations will develop in the future.