Gorgob

Goblins can learn a variety of languages but usually know Common and their own unique Language; Gorgob. Gorgob is not so much a language rather than short noises which indicate full sentences, questions and replies. Originally Gorgob was used as a battle language, to be communicated with during conflict where words could alert enemies. However, as time as past the language has developed and is used in a variety of situations. Rather than forming words and other such intricacies; Gorgob rather uses short bursts of sound that appear indistinguishable from natural noises heard in the environment. The pitch, length and sequence of these sounds determine what is being said and can often be heard over long distances. The point of the Language is to have quick short conversations, with ‘phrases’ lasting only a few seconds.

History

Originally Gorgob didn’t have a name, and rather was a system devised originally to easily communicate short commands from a battle master during a war. These commands where as simple as “Attack”, “Retreat” and the like, but over time as Goblins became more and more subjugated and hunted, Gorgob developed into a more ‘advanced’ language and was named after Gobgor; the legendary military strategist Hobgoblin that came up with the language. Rather than just calling the language Gobgor, to avoid confusion with other Goblin names that start with “Gob”, the language rather switched around the pronunciation to now be Gorgob.

Even though the language is relatively simple, many other races are unable to speak Gorgob without magic, as the noises Goblins produce to speak the language are so precise only their voice boxes are capable of making the sound. This created a further stigma that Gorgob is a savage language that only savages could speak. Alongside this, if a non-Goblin attempted to speak Gorgob without proper training, the Goblins would be able to tell as they would have an “accent”, which is why when attempts of false communication during war took place, Goblins despite their lower intelligence where not fooled.

Gorgob has developed and spread far over time, used alongside other languages to better communicate over long-distances and have secretive communications. Iterations of Gorgob have developed as well, with certain guilds such as The Black Hand utilising a similar short sound based communication during member missions. Of course, as Gorgob is a ‘Goblin’ language many of these are places and races won’t admit to the origin of their versions.

Location Based Phrases

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• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“There are strangers/unknown people nearby.”

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“There are enemies nearby.”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“There are allies nearby.”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“I am located on the ground.”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“I am located in a tree near the ground/a slightly elevated position.”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“I am located in a high position.”

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“I do not know where I am.”

• <Tongue Click>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

“There is a powerful monster/enemy nearby; stay clear.”

Conversation Phrases

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• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“Do not be alarmed, I am an ally.” or “Greetings.”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“I am leaving now.” or “Goodbye.”

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Tongue Click>

“You are talented.” or “What you just did was impressive.” or “Good Job.”

• <Tongue Click>

• <Tongue Click>

“Careful.” or “Try again.”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Tongue Click>

“I am disappointed.” or “You failed at what you just did.”

• <Low Pitched Owl Cry>

“Prepare for Battle.”

• <High Pitched Owl Cry>

“Attack.” or “Go.”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

• <Low Pitched Owl Cry>

“Regroup.” or “I am retreating to the group.”

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

<Low Pitched Owl Cry> “Retreat.” or “Help.”

• <High Pitched Song Bird Tune>

“Today is a good day.” or “I see good things up ahead.” or “Nice.”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Tune>

“There’s some tomfoolery about.” or “Careful” (sarcastic) or “Bullshit.”

• <High Pitched Song Bird Tune>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“It is time to return home.”

• <Tongue Click>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Tune>

“I found you.” or “I know where you are.”

• <High Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“Hide.”

Questions

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• <Tongue Click>

“Could you repeat that?” or “I don’t understand.”

• <Tongue Click>

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Tongue Click>

“Do you see that?” or “What was that?”

• <High Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Tune>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“What are your orders?” or “Do you need something?”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Long Note>

“Are you an Ally?”

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“Where are you?”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“Where are they?”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“Did you retrieve the item?” or “Did you do the task?”

• <High Pitched Owl Cry>

• <Tongue Click>

“Are you alright?” or “Are you injured?”

Answers

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• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>


“I am an Ally.” Or “You can trust me.”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

“I am an enemy.” Or “I have come to fight you.”

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“Yes.” or “Understood.”

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“No.”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <High Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“I have the item.” or “I am carrying an important item.”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Owl Cry>

• <Tongue Click>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“North.”

• <Low Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Owl Cry>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Tongue Click>

“South.”

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Owl Cry>

• <Tongue Click>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

“East.”

• <High Pitched Owl Squeak>

• <Low Pitched Owl Cry>

• <Low Pitched Song Bird Short Note>

• <Tongue Click>

“West.”

Origin Speicies:

Goblin

Creator(s):

Gobgor The Loud