Eberron Campaign Guide
The first culture to arise from the ashes of the fallen empire was that of the Darguul. Though the lore and glory of their Dhakaani ancestors remains lost to them, the Darguul are a stoic folk with a proud warrior culture. Hobgoblins dominate Darguul society, keeping the goblins in line through force and intimidation even as they manage the bugbears through superior numbers and intellect. The Darguul enslave other humanoid races, but slaves and lesser goblins can earn the respect of the hobgoblins through courage and skill at arms. It is not unheard of for nongoblins (primarily humans) to be inducted into Darguul tribes.
The Darguul are an alliance of tribes. The Lhesh Haruuc belongs to the largest of these, the Rhukaan Taash. The name means “Razor Crown,” and a line of scars encircles the head of each Rhukaan warrior, the result of a ritual marking when a hobgoblin becomes a soldier. The Lhesh Haruuc has greatly improved the lives of his people, but unless he finds a capable successor, the Darguul chieftains seem certain to turn on one another once he is gone.
Rising
The Ghaal’dar tribes arose from the remnants of the Dhakaani Empire. Hobgoblins are the leaders of the Ghaal’dar, enforcing their will on their goblin and bugbear peers. The history of the Ghaal’dar is filled with strife; when they weren’t fighting Galifar or Zilargo, the tribes usually turned on one another. This came to an end with the Last War. House Deneith hired Ghaal’dar mercenaries, and this gave focus to the divided tribes. A brilliant hobgoblin, Haruuc, united the Ghaal’dar, and under his leadership they seized control of what is now Darguun. The aging Lhesh Haruuc remains as the ruler of Darguun, and many fear that his death could throw the region into chaos.
As a Ghaal’dar goblinoid, you hold your place through cunning and strength. You may have been a former mercenary now seeking adventure. You could be working as an emissary for one of the Ghaal’dar tribes or even Lhesh Haruuc himself. Or you could have been driven from your tribe by the actions of a rival; perhaps you’re seeking allies to reclaim your birthright.