This goblin people, also known as the High Goblins, were originally a widespread nomadic people of the barbarian steppes in the 1st and 2nd century. With the awakening of the bulls, they retreated further and further into the north of the continent and lost their tribal cohesion. There are the most diverse tribes and clans scattered all over Tirakan. Besides extremely warlike, sometimes even man-eating tribes, there are also peaceful or reclusive ones.
The Asch-Ta-Khi measure around two steps and have an ash-blue, wrinkled skin. Though not their size, their facial contours are reminiscent of their loathsome cousins, the Dark Goblins. The High Goblins, however, are superior to them in strength and intelligence. Although the average human does not consider a High Goblin to be particularly clever, they can be highly dangerous opponents, as their strength is on a par with that of a Katora.
The Asch-Ta-Khi worship the god-being Hirrukh, who in their eyes holds the wheel of creation in his hands. Hirrukh is worshipped differently by the various clans, sometimes as a healer and life-giver, sometimes as a fierce warrior or vengeful destroyer.