Goblin Questions - Printable Version

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Goblin Questions - Grindstone - November 11, 2022

A few questions regarding Goblins...

Concerning Goblin lifespan: I can find no mention anywhere on the site, nor any other concerning the lifespan of Goblins. It is only implied by their concept of theft that they live longer than wizards, however that could be a misunderstanding. I'd like a more concrete answer to this so that I can better develop my character's history.

Concerning Goblin reputation: The only mention I can find is that if you marry a Goblin your reputation falls to -5. The only non-human reputation I can directly find is for Veela, Vampires and Werewolves.

Concerning property: It's my understand this site is an AU, and I was wondering if Goblins are allowed to own property (real estate), or if they dwell beneath the bank in their own community. I've seen it done both ways so I wanted to be clear.

Thank you all in advance and if I have overlooked anything on the site, then I also apologize in advance for wasting your time.

Happy Friday

RE: Goblin Questions - Elias Grimstone - November 11, 2022

Hi Bran!

These are just my ~thoughts, other members are welcome to chime in if they have other ideas:

Lifespan: I would assume they live a similar length or a little longer than wizards, like perhaps on average ~200 years or so? I can imagine a 50 year old goblin still seeming "young" whereas wizards/humans would call that middle-aged. In recent wizarding history I doubt many goblins have survived to that point, however, given all the bloody rebellions in the last few centuries and presumably violent/premature deaths!

Reputation: I would default to giving a goblin a middling rep, somewhere around 5-7, as wizarding society tends to distrust them but they're still seen as more respectable than, say, vampires. Our only previous played goblin and part-goblin characters that I can recall were Kog and Iziza, so you can take a look at those for vague guidelines :)

Property: On the site our headcanon is that they're often regarded as working class and live in the Slums/Pennyworth. As such, I presume they have the legal right to buy and own property (or technically rent from wizards, however I can't imagine goblins would want to be beholden to wizards in that way and I'm sure they'd often face unfair discrimination as tenants!), but would stick to all-magical areas like Hogsmeade or else in their own magically-protected communities if they feel particularly negatively towards wizards.

RE: Goblin Questions - Grindstone - November 11, 2022

This has answered my questions. I appreciate your time and for responding in such a quick manner.