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Hey thanks for that Wideford (I thought you'd be the one to remember their name - Hogboon, of course). That's fascinating stuff - I am going to have to look into the huldu-folk before I can comment further, though. Just one remark for now:

"I don't reckon Puck would like being called a troll!"

I'm not so sure, Puck and his hordes are a tricksy, mischievous bunch, and their character is in many ways in-keeping with that of trolls. Like I say, though, I'm going to take a closer look at the huldu-folk.

If you're looking for Scando-Germanic goblins, of course, then the Kobolds are what you're after. They resemble the Bucca (cornwall) in a big way, and I have a theory that their name (like the word goblin itself) may originate in that of Bu. More research is needed, though, and given a bit of time I'll be able to say more.

A curious aside: folklore connects pretty much all of these goblins (although perhaps not the Hogboon?) with phenomenon that we would today label with the word "poltergeist".

Have been thinking this one over, Wideford, and although I know nothing of the hulda-folk I thought it worthwhile pointing out that the name "mound farmer" ties in very well with a piece of fascinating Bu lore from the midlands:

http://www.tc-lethbridge.com/tekhs_journal/?id=18

And while I'm at it let's add Boggins to our list of goblins.