Goblins: A Very Serious History | MTG Lore Video Essay
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- What are the defining characteristics of Magic's Goblins? Where did Mirrodin's Goblins come from? Did anyone even ask for this to be made? Answers to these questions and many many more can be found deep inside abominable video essay.
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Moonlight Hall - Kevin Macleod
From Russia With Love - Huma Huma
Chinese Blues - Moore and Gardner
QUEER Instrumental - Lokus
Ancient Way of Life - Xia
Imaginary Places - Busdriver
Conquest of Spaces - Woodkid
Calling Back the Spirit of the Dead - Shang Ex
Coyote Moon - Mississippian
Crosshairs - Dangerdoom
Frogs Legs Rag - James Scott
Tinh Thon Que - The Village Love
The Book of the Monkeys - Danosongs
Cantina Rag - Jackson F Smith
Kirby - Aesop Rock
Cosmic Storm - A Himitsu
The Price is Right Themesong
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Holy crap you guys. I thought it’d take me months, if not years, if not never to hit 1k subs. I’m super overwhelmed that y’all enjoyed this mad video I made. Thank you so much, you lovely spicy people ❤️❤️❤️
Just finished these gobbo bois, definitely earned my sub. Looking forward to new content :)
Make it 2k subs.
The Spice 8 Rack welp that just doubled! congrats!
@@Carlos-fb7xr did you say tripled? lol
so you know. The gobins specifically started eating Hedrons (the magical floating rocks infused with many unknown spells) to protect themselves against the Eldrazi. Not just normal rocks. They are magical cuthulu bait rocks.
also Tarkir goblins genders have different colored fur. White=male, Red=female.
Watching this video is like watching a man's decent into madness and becoming a goblin himself.
By the end of producing this I had three nights of consecutive goblin heavy dreams
Kinky
So they are the Ojamas of MTG then
Delver of explosions
The man is obviously an albino one of those sexy goblins... yeah, the stand up poet is a sexy goblin, I said it.
Daretti is my favorite Goblin. He overcame discrimination, a physical disability, and turned into a badass in Conspiracy: Take the Crown.
weirdproq1 ok I'm a bit late but take the crown has a double meaning you could be giving daretti the crown for his accomplishments or actually naming the set
@@kidscottii3957 he said conspiracy: take the crown. So he's talking about the set.
I refuse to believe that such a spicy channel just popped up mere weeks ago. Were you a victim of Sarkhan's meddling of time? Or did Memnarch kidnap you, but you managed to escape? Perhaps you were one of the goblins that Slobad sent home? Or maybe you were a slave in another MTG TH-camr's editing dungeons, but you finally revolted and went off to start your own channel. So many questions. Oh and great video btw.
BlueBeardedDevil you're so fkn kind wtf. That was such a lovely compliment, this is my first and only bit of video editing I've done so I'm still finding my footing but I'm so glad it seems professional!
My thoughts as well. Fantastic editing.
The answer is that spicy 8 rack was only taught to read and write in the last few months. Damn younglings!
Seriously though, this channel popped out of absolutely nowhere and every video is straight quality
He seems more like a Squee, Goblin Nabob to me.
141 dislikes are elf supremacists.
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270 dislikes are elf supremacists
Na bruh I disliked it cause I am a dragon supremacist
I cant believe i didnt pay a penny for this fine documentary. The least i can do is subscribing. Watched it to the end!
You big exposure bucks are really paying my way through unemployment. Thank you for the support!
Share as well! ;)
I lost it at the Kiki-Jiki bait and switch. I've never hit subscribe so fast in my life
"Goblins, now there's a simple video in the making."
*Laughs in Goblin*
I was complaining about the lack of depth on Fiora Goblins, then I realized that you could do a thirty minute episode on just that and still not cover it. And I could say the same for nearly every other plane that all have a depth of history for this tribe, some a lot more depth than others. Now I'm amazed you were able to cover as much as you did in such a short amount of time.
Thank you for the content!
Thanks so much for saying that. I absolutely wished I could have gone into more depth but I wasn't confident in producing a video that was over an hour at that point in the channel ya know.
@@Spice8RackI'm happy your channel evolved enough to produce more than an hour content now!
The "monkey goblins" bit is my ringtone now
After 4 years, the promise at the end of this video is fulfilled!
Haha yeah
wow I had never really paid attention at how varied the goblins in magic are. Really makes appreciate how diverse mtg art is. Thank you for the weeks of godless research that led to this awesome video!
Also as a side note, I think the new goblin appearance in battle for Zendikar can easily excuse the inconsistency for being so visually interesting. I love when wotc tries to shift away from the generic green goblin and makes something more unique to the plane like the yeti-like goblins of Tarkir, or the rat-like goblins of Jund or whatever you would call the goblins of Mirrodin/New Phyrexia. In fact, I wish they did it with as a rule of thumb, not as an exception. I was a very big fan of the horns they gave to the elves of Lorwyn and hope that the generic fantasy art-style can become a thing of the past in the future sets to come.
Dude. Your videos are so god damn good. Please dont quit before they blow up
My guy you’re far far too kind 😍 I’m just making these because I’m interested in the topic, the fact that they’re entertaining to all of y’all is just the icing on the cake!
AAAAAAAAAAAAND we got there
Calling Ishi-Ishi "one of the most iconic goblin" without even MENTIONING Kiki-Jiki? Nice.
Hahaha yeah, I thought so too :"D
I think that was the joke lmfao
Wooooosh
Who’s Kiki-jiki my favorite goblin is ishi-ishi
Look at that goat
I'm glad you spent the time and took the toll on your sanity that this video required.
I'm also glad to see the opinions of "Changing the art design of Zendikar and Mirrodin's goblins for the sequels was an odd decision" and "Even if the greater multiverse is improved by having Ugin present in it, Sarkhan ruined Tarkir with his meddling", since these are opinions that I also hold.
"Goblins is really starting to not sound like a word anymore"
For some reason I am incapable of not laughing when I hear that phrase.
Spice8rack more like rhystic studies on a funday friday
This channel and this video needs more atention, we are facing the "creme brulee" of content creation ladies and gentleman
Imsorryifmyenglishisnotsogood,forgivemeifimessedup:(
"This video essay is far too long, isn't it ?"
Honestly, I haven't seen those 33 minutes passed. I've enjoyed the lore and the analysis from start to finish, it was so good !
I can't wait to see more of your work :D
This channel deserves WAAAY more subs. Awesome content!
Thank you Mr Justice! The goblins in my skull appreciate your support
Great video! Glad to have found your channel since goblins are, and have been my favorite tribe for 15 years. I’ve never read any lore but I’m definitely thinking about it now. Please do more like this. Maybe featuring the Elves and Lorwyn.
Wow, I'm so glad it's gotten your approval, especially with your decade and a half of experience. I certainly want to delve into Lorwyn, and the Elves are SUCH a big faccet of that plane's philosophy. I think I'd also touch on the major themes of duality ala how the metropolitan racists become oppressed naturalists and how the explosive and fast-paced elementals become crumbling burnouts.
Let's be honest, MTG's story wentry downhill the moment WotC killed off Slobad
This video needs a part two. I don't know if there is anything left to cover, but 33 minutes of godless Goblin analysis are way too short. I need more of this in my life.
Massive video, well done. I started playing around when you were 1 and a half and stopped when you were around 6 but now I kinda want to start playing again.
I just found your channel and so far I'm really impressed! The way you compress the extreme sum of magic lore down into funny and interesting videos is just phenomenal. I very much enjoy subscribing and I wish you luck with videos in the future.
A little bit of flavor I love from WAR is the Bulwark Giant is saving an injured gobbo in her card's artwork. It really gives me a nice, warm feeling.
Honestly, I burnt out hard from MTG. So much so I thought I'd never play again, but this makes me want to play again. I salute you good sir!
Truly amazing and entertaining. Thank you for making videos for those of us that care about more than card value and which deck will beat the rest. I love the Magic Stories and I can't wait for the next one. I can't wait for novels again!
Great video!
Could be a bit longer..
Ebony Aries be careful what you wish for 😘
Thanks for putting in the time to make this video! Goblins have always been one of my favorite creature types, and this video helped me to understand them better.
Are all British magic players funny and use quick edits?
You and PK are similar but you stand out on your own with you light humour and fun videos, keep it up!
PK certainly was a big inspiration for me to get into Magic TH-cam just because he was the sole British voice I found on this platform. I'm very flattered by the comparison and I'm very glad my voice is still a unique and enjoyable one!
Watching some of these videos while level grinding, finally glad to see that Mill v Discard has finally come out and that is no longer driving you mad.
"Monkey Goblins, they're Monkey Goblins!"
I come back to rewatch this video every few weeks. Absolutely stellar work and equally enjoyable every time!
Just letting you know, I come back to this video every five months to rewatch it. I love this video.
Goblins: A Very Serious History | MTG Lore Video Essay that title made me sub.
Damn these videos rock! Very very good job. I hope you will grow up to be a big ass magic youtuber.
Fantastic video, although I feel not discussing the class concious that the Fioran goblins seemed to have developed was missed lmao. Super excited to see where you go from here
Ryder Hanson Oooh I wasn’t aware of that element of Fioran Goblins, I must have overlooked that in my research, thanks for pointing his out 🥰
6:05 The QUEER instrumental
22:15 The Crosshairs instrumental
both great songs
"The Boros banner stands tall even if its bearer doesn't."
I've been playing Magic for years and enjoy the lore but have never been to into it; I can honestly say that this video has made me appreciate the lore (and not just the flavor) more than all other Magic media combined. The Magic story is really only exceptional when you tie it back to how the story is told through an amazing card game, and you strike exactly the right balance of unpacking the story itself and explaining how the story is told through the cards/mechanics. Your tone is also perfect; acknowledging the ridiculousness of the story (this isn't Game of Thrones-level intricate high fantasy) while still showing your deep appreciation for it. Once you develop a bit more of a following, try setting up a Patreon to facilitate a steady video output; I would be a day-one Patron. Seriously, keep it up.
My Gosh what a lovely comment. That's such a wonderful thing to say and I'm really so glad you've enjoyed my stuff this much!
Patreon is now set up!!! www.patreon.com/spice8rack
Please cover slivers, their story and the differences between them.
I fudging love slivers!!!!!!!!!
Theres literally so much bullshit about their lore that even loremasters of mtg still argue about whats canon and what isnt
Omg this whole video is AWESOME. So much info packed into so little space while also staying spicy. I have a feeling you opened up a can or worms with doing this and you'll have requests to do other videos in this vain. It's be awesome if you did goblins rivals, the elves. That is if you're willing to go nuts
I have a feeling this may be a series hahaha. Elves, Vampires and Zombies have been my top three requested tribes and I'm sure I'll get to each of them at some point.
Shadowmoor's Hobgoblins are one of my favorite tribes or groups in all of Magic the Gathering. Hard workers and respectable, yet quick to turn to violence if their borders are crossed.
Wait, are hobgoblins Russian goblins?
I went by two titles in my MTG group: "King of the Goblins" and "Eldrazi Slayer". I gained those titles in that order. Love this video.
"You've heard of 15 squirrels, now get ready for..."
18:08 Can I have in my Head Canon that Lorwyn Goblins are just a LOT into ASMR ? That concept makes me chuckle.
This is a stupendous masterpiece. Thank you so much for your months of hard work!!
30:47
This is the last place I'd expect to hear an Aesop Rock instrumental. I love this channel
damn
Every time I watch one of your videos, (only recently found you through colabs with other creators but instantly fell in love with your content) it’s like I’m listening to a college dissertation lol.
5:07 So what you're saying is that Goblins are a metaphor for the evils of capitalism and that we must destroy them.
I think I read that in The Communist Manifesto.
Marx had to cut it because it was considered too controversial
@@Spice8Rack Ahhh my mistake. It was from "Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung" wasn't it?
Wow this was amazing! Thanks for putting in so much effort homie, keep it up
wow... goblin dragon servant is serving parts of another goblin... thats pretty messed up
Great video! Also loved hearing Aesop Rock's Hey Kirby at the end there. Good shit.
Boy Memnarch would have been in for a rude awakening after the mending
i like the choice of using aesop rock's kirby for the music here, its even somewhat themeatic thanks to the reference in the song to hobgoblins (close enough) "hobgoblin, shot of hot strongid, vaccine queen deem church socks hostage"
Great video! I'd love to see an Elf one, where you can really get into the whole Lorwyn Nazi Elves situation.
Bouncing through the backlog AFTER watching Mill & Discard, it's funny to see the development of it being such an... interactive story arc for the channel.
Nothing adds subscribers better then a blatant threat
This obviously looks like it took A WHOLE FUCKING LOT OF TIME to research, write and produce. Congratz on the insane quality video, and I am now a loyal follower of your content. Keep up the good work (doesn't need to be sanity-draining like i believe this one was)
This is an absolute masterpiece in comedy, presentation, and storytelling. Im so happy to have found this video and channel in particular, I was looking for an extensive in-depth history on magic characters/creatures/events, so this is perfect. Hope to see more great videos like this soon, amazing work!!!
You know what i love about Lorwyn? No Humans.
nice video, i've always liked goblins.
I love this channel! It deserves a lot more views and subs! It's a mix between a less serious (and pretentious) Rhystic Studies and the Aether Hub. Also kinda reminds me of what the Magic Show used to do. Am I right in assuming those were the inspirations?
Ruben Mon Sam and The Magic Show were channels I used to watch a whole bunch (Sam I still very much do, and I really love his delivery and tone) but my style is a lot more tied to things like what Brian David Gilbert has been doing with Polygon like the Unravelled series. In terms of MTG specific comedy, I really admired a lot of the Walking the Planes series as well as a lot of the off the cuff stuff that the LRR crew put out!
@@Spice8Rack BDG! BDG! BDG! BDG!
You are from now dubbed the Brian David Gilbert of Magic. May you grow as powerful.
@Ruben Mon I agree on the rack love, but what's that comment about Rhsytic Studies? Where does the prententious part come from?
this video essay is very well done and entertaining to watch. You have earned another subscribble
Ozgarthefighter GOTTA GET ME THEM BIG SCROBBLES (Thank you!)
Was listening to this video in my car on the way home and heard Crosshairs and lost my mind. Such a good track.
Also the video is incredible. Thank you. Well done. Great job!
I really like how the first creature art you show isn’t the art for a goblin creature.
I almost spit my drink on the zoom in and "I'm young" part lol
After seeing this video, goblin slayers spark ignited
"There are EVEN MORE GOBBBBBLIIIINSSSSS!!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!"
*Goblin Murdering rage increases*
I hope you are able to go over many different set spanning tribes like this. And also do a video on the most popular creature type, the clam!
brb, dropping everything to make a CLAM video
If you want to go down the rabbit hole again, do a history of vampires.
Innistrad and Zendikar are incredibly unique.
loved the video and your creativeness and enthusiasm - really appreciate the lore - KEEP it UP!
Jesus.. I watch it all.. I don't even like Goblins.
Very entertaining as always my friend!
Connar Banks Your support means the world to the goblins in my head
I have always loved goblins in MTG, had no idea they had such a rich, full history in the lore. Thanks for the video.
I don't know how you just popped up out of nowhere a few weeks ago and already make some of the best content on TH-cam!
Well that's just bloody lovely of you to say :3 Thanks Payton!
@@Spice8Rack you deserve 1 mil subs!
12:26
Me: Oh boy I know this card! It’s kiki-ji-
“Ishi-ishi, akki crackshot!”
Me: . . . Who whe hell is tha-
“Just look at that goat!”
13:03 Shoutout for using Bus Driver---Imaginary Places as the background music for this part. Brings back huge Tony Hawk Underground 1 memories.
Hearing that second last music beat started making me rap Kirby lol. Nice usage of Aesop Rock
Goblin Slayer must be very proud of you
found your channel by the "entire history in 10 minutes" video. love your style of videos. plus, was pleasantly surprised by the use of Kirby by Aesop Rock near the end of the video. Happy to have subscribed today.
You started with the goblin tribe. Now you only have left the merfolk, elves, kithkin, elementals, fairy, humans, angels, demons, shapeshifter, eldrazi, kor, vampire, azra, homonculus, cat people, dragons, bird people, horrors....
Have fun
Don't forget the Beebles!
By " bird people " you mean avens? Or were there other bird people?
@@kairussell7372 By 'avens' do you mean 'Avens'? Or is there some other race of bird people who don't use proper grammar that I don't know about?
@@howsjames1 lol you sound like you need a hug. We're commenting we're not writing a thesis. You knew what I meant right... I almost guarantee there's other bird people in MTG. God forbid you ask an honest question you'll have some pussy 14 year old being an asshole because he's hiding behind anonymity.
@@howsjames1 comments like that are considered a dick move in bird culture
This is probably my favorite MTG video ever.
Goblins Slayer: Did someone say goblins!?(heavy breathing)
This old favorite popped up in my recs and it's hard to imagine you used to do videos so short. I could hear you talk about how they did Slobad dirty all day long.
And I think this might've been before Muxus was out. I still love that Muxus isn't the goblin on the throne, all five goblins are Muxus and they take turns sitting on the throne. (Well, they gamble at the start of the day, and probably cheat, but if they all cheat equally that's fair enough isn't it?)
Would love to see a slightly more detailed version of the entire history of magic. This is by far the best summary of lore I have found!
Watching this video after the mill vs discard video is hilarious for many reasons. 😂
My exact thoughts!
Just found your channel. Immediately subscribed.
We need to appreciate the writers for card games. They have to explain the existence of literally every card into the lore.
MTGMuddstah would be proud.
YOOO! I used to watch them all the time on my personal channel but never re-subbed on this one :D Thanks for the reminder and for the very high praise!
homeboy i see where you're coming from
that was definitely the instrumental for kirby by aesop rock in the background of the bablovia section
you thought i wouldnt notice my dude
Watching this again 2 years later, this is still one of the greatest MTG videos ever created.
Really appreciate the Aesop Rock at the end.
How about your next video is just a 2 hour reading of every single goblin card that has ever been printed
I’ll do something that self destructive for a 1K subscriber special if I get that far hahaha
@@Spice8Rack Noted
At the moment you stand at 1K Suscribers... *Waiting intensifies*
@@saigongeeks8350 I DIDN'T KNOW IT WOULD HAPPEN THIS QUICKLY GOOD GOD
@@Spice8Rack PRAISE THE DRAGON GODS ABOVE US, YOU DESERVE IT.
i just found your channel and i gotta say this work is amazing
i dont know what a mtg or any of this is. i dont know why this was recommended to me. but fuck it's the most interesting thing i've watched this year, for what that statement is worth.
Wow! What a compliment, thank you!
Watching spice makes me realize how casual I am
It's like all this background lore meanwhile I'm just like "oh that card sounds cool or strong or looks cool let's play with that"
That beat @6:08 I see you.
Brockhampton sample.
Got here because of Krenko, stayed over because, yeah, goblins. Thing aside, very nice video.
I need a Video for every big tribe! i need it!! Pls do Vampire, Merfolk and Dragons.
Vampire, definitely. Merfolk, also good. But do you really want to murder the man with that third choice there?
The Bus Driver and Spice8Rack crossover was not the timeline I expected to be on
This makes me laugh a lot. Great work dude. Subbed
I'm at 0:57 and you got my like just cause of the feels of producing
I love the Dragon timeline hate.
THEY KILLED DURDLE TURTLE