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Fictional weapons · Introduced in Book 2
Hob Lobbers and dungeon explosive supplies
Hob Lobbers are compact, reinforced hobgoblin explosives. Carl buys versions with fuses and later adds impact-triggered versions to his ammunition supply.[1]
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Practical compatibility
Hob Lobbers are too heavy to fire from a slingshot. Fused versions give Carl a delay before detonation, while impact versions explode on contact.[2]
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History
Book 2
Carl’s Doomsday Scenario
Quest rewards give Carl hobgoblin dynamite and remote detonators. He then spends one thousand gold on twenty-five fused Hob Lobbers and fifty goblin sticks. Later purchases include impact versions and smoke curtains.[3]
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Book 8
A Parade of Horribles
Carl buys more Hob Lobbers along with other explosives. He also receives Trollish Boom Boxes, an upgraded thrown version that he has not yet tested.[4]
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Sources
References are to Matt Dinniman’s novels. Book links open our recap guides.
- Carl’s Doomsday Scenario, Chapter 16.
- Carl’s Doomsday Scenario, Chapters 16, 21.
- Carl’s Doomsday Scenario, Chapters 13, 16, 21.
- A Parade of Horribles, Chapter 10.