What role will the goblins play in Hogwarts Legacy?
Hogwarts Legacy is approaching release, and fans are looking forward to exploring the wizarding world. Set in the pre-Harry Potter era, the central premise of the game has fans wondering what to expect. The events of Hogwarts Legacy occur in 1890, prior to Dumbledore's existence.
During this tumultuous period in the series, the wizarding world was impacted by the goblin rebellion. One of the game's antagonists is Ranrok, a goblin who has joined forces with Dark Wizards to overthrow the Ministry of Magic. Ranrok is a formidable magic user, capable of casting spells without the aid of a wand.
Hogwarts Legacy promises to offer a wealth of characters, creatures, and spells. Players are eager to learn the driving force behind the main character's journey. Apart from learning about Hogwarts and the educational system, the game’s protagonist will face goblins as enemies.
Racism also exists in the world of Harry Potter, as evidenced by the often surly goblins seen in the movies working at Gringotts bank and exchanging hostile glances with customers.
The treatment of goblins as unequal to other wizards was a root cause for their surly behavior. Before Dumbledore's time, goblins faced a lot of discrimination, and this contributed to the rebellion.
The lore of the wizarding world includes multiple rebellions, and the final one is portrayed in this game. Ranrok leads this uprising, gathering support from allies and aligning with the Dark Wizards, who have their own malevolent motives. The goblins' grievances with the Ministry provide a convenient opportunity for the two groups to join forces.
Victor Rookwood is the other main villain in Hogwarts Legacy. He is the head of the Dark Wizards, and thus Ranrok’s ally. They lead the rebellion
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