Blood begets blood; if blood is shed more bloodshed will follow.
Doubly true for a race like the Goblins.
Nowadays they're known as the bankers of the wizarding world.
But there are still those that know the Goblins for their smithing ability and Mastery-at-arms.
A famous example of their craftsmanship is the sword of Godric Gryffindor, something that should have been returned to the Goblins upon the man's death. Gifts bestowed by Goblins are for the individual, not the family.
This rebellion was started because of their lack of representation on the Wizengmont.
Maybe. Gringott hasn't exactly stated what brought this to a head.
Many wizards and witches look down on the goblins, some considering them "Creatures of lesser intelligence" than themselves.
It's hard to tell which side has lost the most in the duration of the rebellion; the Goblins won't give any information on how many they've lost.
Humans and Goblins have fought before, though this is the bloodiest so far.
The Auror force has so far managed to keep the fighting from leaking into Muggle occupied areas, but I'm sure that there are whispers of strange things.
The last two holdouts in the fighting are Daigon Alley and Hogsmead of all places.
We've turned Hogshead into our command post.
Gringott himself is leading the Goblin forces here. As Cheif Warlock of the Wizengamot, it is my duty to fight him.
I face the very real possibility of killing an individual I've shared meat and mead with since I took over the House when Father died.
Since I must fight him, I'll do so as a warrior, with a weapon, not a wand.
With the very Mithril Halberd, Gringott gave me when I married my Serena.
Necessity, Nauthiz in Goblin tongue, fitting.