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Tengu goblins aggressively policing mountains

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Hiking is dangerous enough without long-nosed goblins judging your technique. These strict mountain dwellers demand absolute respect from travelers, heavily punishing anyone who acts rudely while navigating steep terrain.

Tengu goblins aggressively policing mountains
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