Blue Goblins

For some reason, goblins with psionic powers always have blue skin. This is not always the case for other species of mortals, but it does happen with goblins. The blue can vary from freckles, to stripes, to shading, or even full blue skin all over the body. Usually, the stronger the power, the more blue the goblin becomes. The blue skin usually manifests with the powers at puberty, but occasionally a full blue baby is born, destined to be a mind mage of incredible power.

Blue goblins are very rare with only a handful of them appearing every generation throughout most of the world. However, in the Satrapy of Ta-Arma and in the Kirinal Concordance Zone, they are born with a much higher frequency. Up to a dozen a year have developed powers in both locations over the past few decades.

Some say that this is caused by sapphire dragons who sleep in either location, causing the goblins to mutate with their own blue psionic power. No evidence of any blue gem dragons has been found in either place.

Hated, Feared, and Worshipped

Regular green goblins have mixed feelings about the blues who are born among them. Some welcome the power and prestige they bring to their traditionally subservient people. Others resent the blues for thinking that they are "better than us" and seek to exterminate any blues found among them.

Those who survive the jealousy of their peers often rise to leadership positions. The goblin impulse to follow the strongest of their kind easily transfers to blue goblins.

Traditionally, other mortal species have viewed blue goblins as a threat. The memory of goblin raiders led by a blue throwing bolts of mental energy has been burned into the collective fear of nations and empires worldwide.