Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (commonly known as Goblin ) features a unique blending of traditional with a modern, high-stakes narrative . Rather than using typical fantasy tropes like vampires or werewolves, screenwriter Kim Eun-sook drew inspiration from the dokkaebi —a legendary spiritual being often depicted as mischievous but virtuous, capable of summoning items like gold with a magical club. Iconic Features & Trivia the lonely and great god - The Crazy and Lazy