Goblin Philosophy

Goblin Philosophy defines how goblins rationalize and understand the world around them. Goblin cosmology partakes in dualistic monism, with Booyahg'Swombg or "Magic Mud" at the core of existence. Central to this belief is the importance of sacrifice, motion, and balance, calling goblins to seek balance on this slippery earth, or fall and face failure. To this degree, goblins see Divinity in all things conceivable and believe they are literal aspects of the divine, manifesting into what we see as reality. 
== History ==
Originating from the Tiberian swamps of Gbalg'Gwb'Gwagm'Gboyltl, colloquially known as the "Realm of the Skinless God", the goblins found refuge in the ancient ruins littering the swamp to take up sedentary lifestyles for the first time in their history. Their newfound lifestyle gave them more time to think and expand on their cultural beliefs, eventually growing into a civilization with a complex and unique culture.
Zuatlibgb is the most notable figure for Goblin Philosophy as he is the first W'Go'Go and founder of the Goblin Nation Gbalg'Gwb'Gwagm'Gboyltl. He also founded the Tribes Shamanic order with Riohgolmab and later Boyobg'Dabgad.
== Beliefs ==
Quotes of Zuatlibgb
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</tabber>The core belief of goblin Philosophy is the idea of Booyahg'Swombg or "Magic Mud". Magic Mud is the fundamental, underlying sacred force or energy that constitutes all reality through its endless motion and change. Booyahg'Swombg is impersonal, natural, and non-agentive. It is neither a God, a deity, nor a cognitive or thing. It simply is existence, defining space, time, thought, reality and meaning through its constant change. Even things of opposite natures, such as light and dark, warm and cold, female and male, are expressions of the same unity. Through its constant becoming, change, and movement, Booyahg'Swombg is differentiating itself, giving rise to the perception of different things such as gods, materials, concepts and reality as a whole. Due to this belief, it is understood in goblin culture that nothing is separate from Magic Mud and everything is merely an aspect brought upon by the perception of it.
A common phrase within goblin philosophy is "balancing on a slippery earth". It is said that when walking, an individual is throwing themselves out of balance with every step, and one must maintain their balance to prevent further degeneration. This means that if one overindulges, they will slip and fall. Inversely, if one were to be sober in their consumption, they too would fall. Thus, it is fundamental to practitioners of goblin philosophy that life is a constant balancing act, and it is the responsibility of the purveyors to maintain their balance.
Core to goblin philosophy is the idea of sacrifice, which is meant to satiate the gods and spirits, thus keeping spiritual forces in balance with material forces. This practice has turned most of the goblins' neighbors against them, as they tend to launch raids on other groups to capture individuals for sacrifice and to fulfill their duty to their gods.
With the metaphysical worldviews of goblins, philosophy comes with practical and religious applications, with the overall goal of maintaining balance in all aspects of one's life. The common moral dilemma of good vs. evil is absent, rather than being seen as order vs. disorder, and seeks to balance these forces within its philosophical framework. The same concept applies to tribal politics, where politicians seek to balance the different forces present within their societies, to prevent them from collapsing.
== Religious aspects ==
Goblins hold a unique polytheistic worldview, commonly referred to as Goblin Shamanism. Goblins see the divine in Booyagh'Swombg, though it is differentiated in the form of different Gods or Divinities. Gods represent the Spiritual embodiment of their domains, so when one feels hunger, it is believed that it is the presence of W'Gwagm'Gboyltl, their God of Hunger. This influences goblins to deny a religious/scientific dichotomy, believing the two are attempting to define the same process of reality.
Core to goblin philosophy is their worship of Goblinoid Gods, as well as being practitioners of the Holy Texts of Goblin Shamanism.
Category:Cultures
Category:Goblins