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Goblins are much shorter than wizards but slightly taller than house-elves, with long, thin fingers and toes and large heads. Goblins are highly intelligent and talented in metalsmithing. They have an affinity for Goblin-made treasures, etc.
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Goblin and Wizard relations are generally strained. Goblins are unlikely to be congenial with or trusting of witches or wizards who are new to them.
=Appearance=
Goblins are a species of sentient magical beings and live all over the world. They are typically under 4ft tall with long pointed hears and long fingers. Their skin tone ranges from pale tan to olive, brown to grey.  


== Secrecy ==
=Magic & Craftsmanship=
Goblins are required by law to remain inconspicuous and undetected by Muggles.  Failure to comply will constitute a criminal offense with the Ministry of Magic.  
Goblin magic is more to do with enchantment and the manipulation of materials, than with spell casting. They are most known for their magical devices as well as their alchemy.  


Goblins inhabit secretive dwellings away from both Muggle and Wizarding communities which are often protected by high security measures.
Goblin-crafted goods are rare in the wix world as Goblins do not enjoying dealing with wix. Their rules of ownership also differ from human rules, as a Goblin-crafted good is typically loaned out when bought - ownership reverts to its crafter when the purchaser passes on.  


== Goblin Magic ==
Notable goblin magic includes the Goblet of Fire and the Sword of Gryffindor.
Goblins are not privy to wandlore and cannot create wands nor can they use them.  


The extent of Goblin magic is in their Metalworking traditions. They have the capacity to create magical and indestructible objects which are highly prized by both the Goblin and the Wizarding communities. Their craft is incredibly secret and a complete mystery to witches and wizards.
=Goblin Culture=
European Goblins speak several languages in the [[Gobbledegook]] family. Goblins are raised in large extended families and clans and rarely marry humans. Clans tend to specialise in a particular craft, each harboring their own craft or trade secrets.


== Education & Employment ==
Goblin culture emphasizes a well-rounded education including more muggle-like engineering and mathematics. Wix have benefited over the centuries from goblin artefacts and magical devices.  
Goblins are employed by Goblin guilds only.  There are two guilds:  that of metal craft, and that of treasury. Therefore your Goblin will either be a metalworker or a Gringotts worker.  If they are not of age (younger than 20 years old), then they should be studying under the guild of their father.


It is extremely rare for a Goblin to be unemployed, as it goes against what they believe in. An unemployed Goblin would likely be scorned and outcast.  
Although there are exceptions, Goblins tend to live in a closed culture, and resent outside interference. They are more welcoming of non-human Beings than of humans. The [[Hag Market]] is an underground non-human space well known to Goblins.


== Goblin Code of Honour ==
=Goblin Law=
All Goblins are expected to live by the Code of Honor associated with their guild, which means valuing secrecy. No Goblin should give up secrets to witches or wizards unless they are willing to face extreme consequences for their actions.
The Ministry of Magic has and continues to oppress goblins. Goblin affairs are managed by the Goblin Office of the [[Being Division]] in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. They are subject to the Statute of Secrecy and are all but entirely prohibited from operating in the Muggle World.


All Goblins are expected to respect their elders and those with higher skills than they unless said Goblin has been dishonoured.
[[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]] is one of the few Goblin institutions in Britain that works in collaboration with the Ministry. The bank operates under Goblin law.


== Absit Omen Goblins ==
Wherever possible, Goblins prefer to resolve their issues among themselves and without getting the Ministry involved. They have their own laws and customs by which they abide.


=Goblin Media=
* [[The Bletherskate]] is one of the more widely circulated Gobbledegook newspapers
* Gobbledegook, the Language of Love. A Brief History of Obscure Goblin Courtship Practices [https://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=1434.msg9574#msg9574]


= Gringotts Bank =
See [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]].


[[Category:Creatures]]
=Other Goblins=
'''United States''' - according to Natalie Morrow's experience, there are very few goblins in the Nebraska/Iowa area to the point where she'd never encountered one, but more in New York City.
 
'''Central African Republic''' - The [[Ubangian Tikoloshe]] are a type of Goblin also known as the Ubangi River Goblins.
 
=Absit Omen Goblins=
* Granok Wingard: Head of the Goblin Office [https://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=22640]
* [[Kreeva]]: Goblin Solicitor
* Malgrit: A shopkeeper who works with Ozz Grindstone
* Manoka Olabode: Ubangian Tikoloshe
* Ozz Grindstone: A Goblin merchant in [[Hag Market]] (deceased)
* Raf: A Goblin builder hired by [[Edgar Carstairs]]
* Stronis: Dungeon Keeper in [[Hag Market]]
* [[Yeegor]]: Contract Notary at [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]]
* Zonyk Keyforge : Investigator for [[Hag Market]]
* [[:Category:Goblin]]
 
[[Category:Beings]]

Latest revision as of 19:29, 12 January 2025

NOTE: As a result of a plot discussion Absit Omen has deviated from canon to avoid harmful stereotypes of Jewish people. We are more or less starting from scratch. This page is a work in progress. The previous version can be referenced in the History tab.

Appearance

Goblins are a species of sentient magical beings and live all over the world. They are typically under 4ft tall with long pointed hears and long fingers. Their skin tone ranges from pale tan to olive, brown to grey.

Magic & Craftsmanship

Goblin magic is more to do with enchantment and the manipulation of materials, than with spell casting. They are most known for their magical devices as well as their alchemy.

Goblin-crafted goods are rare in the wix world as Goblins do not enjoying dealing with wix. Their rules of ownership also differ from human rules, as a Goblin-crafted good is typically loaned out when bought - ownership reverts to its crafter when the purchaser passes on.

Notable goblin magic includes the Goblet of Fire and the Sword of Gryffindor.

Goblin Culture

European Goblins speak several languages in the Gobbledegook family. Goblins are raised in large extended families and clans and rarely marry humans. Clans tend to specialise in a particular craft, each harboring their own craft or trade secrets.

Goblin culture emphasizes a well-rounded education including more muggle-like engineering and mathematics. Wix have benefited over the centuries from goblin artefacts and magical devices.

Although there are exceptions, Goblins tend to live in a closed culture, and resent outside interference. They are more welcoming of non-human Beings than of humans. The Hag Market is an underground non-human space well known to Goblins.

Goblin Law

The Ministry of Magic has and continues to oppress goblins. Goblin affairs are managed by the Goblin Office of the Being Division in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. They are subject to the Statute of Secrecy and are all but entirely prohibited from operating in the Muggle World.

Gringotts Wizarding Bank is one of the few Goblin institutions in Britain that works in collaboration with the Ministry. The bank operates under Goblin law.

Wherever possible, Goblins prefer to resolve their issues among themselves and without getting the Ministry involved. They have their own laws and customs by which they abide.

Goblin Media

  • The Bletherskate is one of the more widely circulated Gobbledegook newspapers
  • Gobbledegook, the Language of Love. A Brief History of Obscure Goblin Courtship Practices [1]

Gringotts Bank

See Gringotts Wizarding Bank.

Other Goblins

United States - according to Natalie Morrow's experience, there are very few goblins in the Nebraska/Iowa area to the point where she'd never encountered one, but more in New York City.

Central African Republic - The Ubangian Tikoloshe are a type of Goblin also known as the Ubangi River Goblins.

Absit Omen Goblins