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<div>[[File:HobkinVariation.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Varied colorations of Hobkins.]]<br />
'''Hobkins''' are a fictional species created by [[Hobbert]], a content creator for [[VRChat]]. <br />
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==History==<br />
Hobbert posted an image on [[Twitter]] of a work in progress for a new [[avatar_(computing)|avatar]] for [[VRChat]] on October 19, 2019. One month later, another image was posted of the result of Hobbert's work, stating that the "Hoblin" ''[sic]'' avatars will be available to those who pledge $10 USD or more on a Patreon page. On the same day, the result of a community poll was posted on Hobbert's Twitter page as a contest to see what the new species should be named, with the winner being Hobkin. Other contenders were Hoblin, Hobakin, and Hobling. A base model for Hobkins became free on May 1st, 2020, as long as the downloader was a member on Hobbert's Discord server.<br />
==Lore==<br />
The Hobkin are an anthropomorphic race living within the magical forest crater called the grove. Possessing a druidic predisposition, these creatures use their abilities to guide the growth of plants and trees to build their homes and clothing.<br />
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Rising majestically above the clouds, in the center of the grove, there grows a colossal tree; commonly believed to be the source of all magic in the world. It's roots grow deep beneath the earth, spreading life wherever it goes. Because of their connection to nature, the Hobkins are often chosen by this tree to seek out sproutlings, in order to protect and encourage their growth.<br />
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==Types of Hobkins==<br />
[[File:AquaAffinityHobkin.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Aqua Affinity Hobkins.]]<br />
=== Aqua Affinity ===<br />
On February 28, 2020, an "aqua affinity" version of Hobkins became available on the Patreon page.<br />
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=== Kid Hobkin ===<br />
It was announced on March 19, 2020 that smaller versions of Hobkins were available, dubbed 'Kid Hobkins'.<br />
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=== Kangahob ===<br />
While not considered as a Hobkin, a 'kangahob' variation was in concept, and was later called "[[Kengu]]". It was released to the public on May 16, 2020.<br />
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==Also see==<br />
* [[Kengu]]<br />
* [[Avatar_(computing)]]<br />
* [[VRChat]]<br />
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