Gildingham (or Dorarspadera in Goblinese) is the goblin capital. It is located in South America near Peru and Ecuador. It is based off of the lost golden city of El Dorado.
Appearance[]
It is made completely out of gold and contains a golden pyramidal palace at the center surrounding a golden lake. It is located between the Andes Mountains. While most of the architecture has a fragile feel (lots of windows, balconies, pillars, and arches), the queen's palace is a sturdy golden step pyramid. The gold symbolizes that the Goblins are incredibly strong and do not need protection from sturdy buildings.
Hall of Heroes[]
One of the city's most notable features is the Hall of Heroes - a massive memorial of twisted golden columns and gilded statues of the many goblins that were lost in battle.
Entrance and Exits[]
Using the Imperial Pathways where her royal carriage is pulled by Twinkle (a massive titanoboa - which is far less fearsome than it first appears), this is where Queen Hylda enters and exits the city. Elves need special permission from the queen in order to visit the goblin capital.
History[]
Book 5: Lodestar[]
Sophie, Grady, and Edaline stayed here after Havenfield was attacked so the security could be redone. She also came here to watch the aurification of Brielle in the Hall of Heroes.
Known Residents[]
- Queen Hylda
- Sandor*
- Grizel*
- Woltzer*
- Sophie (formerly, for a short period in Lodestar)
- Grady (formerly, for a short period in Lodestar)
- Edaline (formerly, for a short period in Lodestar)
- Brielle (deceased)
- Cadoc*
- Lovise*
- Righty (deceased)
- Lefty (deceased)
- Bunhead (deceased)
* These residents have homes in Gildingham, but currently reside in the Lost Cities due to the fact that they are bodyguards and are protecting charges living in the Lost Cities.
Trivia[]
- It is likely the inspiration for the human myths of El Dorado.