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=== <u>Language</u> === | === <u>Language</u> === | ||
Goblins possess a language, and the most common dialec is considered low verse, meant for warriors and battlefields.<ref name=":0" /> | Goblins possess a language, and the most common dialec is considered low verse, meant for warriors and battlefields.<ref name=":0" /> It's described as rough and unpleasant to speak; while used in cases of necessity, the Goblin tongue is usually eschewed by Goblins in favor of gesturing and pointing. Most Goblins speak in a splintered form while using body language to fill in the gaps. Goblin sounds including grunting, chortling and loud ''eigk-ing'' sounds. | ||
For this reason, Goblins are expert at reading each others' body language. The [[Mountain City Tribe]], among their many idiosyncrasies, were known to speak the Common Tongue (what Earth knows as English) instead of the Goblin tongue, with some of them, such as their leader [[Tremborag]], being quite fluent in the language. | For this reason, Goblins are expert at reading each others' body language. The [[Mountain City Tribe]], among their many idiosyncrasies, were known to speak the Common Tongue (what Earth knows as English) instead of the Goblin tongue, with some of them, such as their leader [[Tremborag]], being quite fluent in the language. | ||
The other dialec is more eloquent and verbose, and has less gestures and expressive body language. It is spoken in the safer and more peaceful tribes like the [[Molten Stone Tribe]].<ref name=":0" /> The dialect in Baleros is considered more complex as well.<ref name=":6" /> | The other dialec is more eloquent and verbose, and has less gestures and expressive body language. It is spoken in the safer and more peaceful tribes like the [[Molten Stone Tribe]].<ref name=":0" /> The dialect in Baleros is considered more complex as well.<ref name=":6" /> | ||
=== <u>Naming</u> === | === <u>Naming</u> === | ||
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*[[Niers Astoragon]] wrote one of the only books about Goblins titled ''Goblin [Mercenaries]. Leading Goblins and being led by Goblins.''<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/07/05/interlude-the-isles-of-goblin-and-minos/ Interlude - The Isles of Goblin and Minos]</ref> | *[[Niers Astoragon]] wrote one of the only books about Goblins titled ''Goblin [Mercenaries]. Leading Goblins and being led by Goblins.''<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/07/05/interlude-the-isles-of-goblin-and-minos/ Interlude - The Isles of Goblin and Minos]</ref> | ||
*Deceased Goblins automatically go to Hellste, the afterlife for <Sinners> and the like.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/10/17/9-61-g/ Chapter 9.61 G]</ref> | *Deceased Goblins automatically go to Hellste, the afterlife for <Sinners> and the like.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/10/17/9-61-g/ Chapter 9.61 G]</ref> | ||
*"Næfoma" is the Goblin word for "help".<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/11/28/9-68/ Chapter 9.68]</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == |