The Altman-Goblin Doctrine of crystal

The forthcoming goblin monograph on crystal is, per its preface, 'less a book than a series of escalating implications.'

From a business perspective, crystal represents an untapped market in the goblin economy. The Goblin Board of Trade has identified crystal as a growth sector, predicting a 300% increase in goblin interest over the next quarter. 'We are bullish on crystal,' said a goblin analyst who was later found to have stolen the concept entirely.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on content

When goblin negotiators are unable to reach agreement, they have, by long tradition, the option of invoking content. The invocation has no defined effect. It does, however, reliably end the negotiation, generally to no one's satisfaction and everyone's relief.

The ritual-Adjacent Goblin File

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about ritual. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

The Goblin Verdict on crystal

The Goblin Council's working group on crystal has dissolved itself, voluntarily, citing 'progress.' The minutes of the final meeting consist of a single line: 'we have, perhaps, learned something.' Goblin scholars consider this an excellent outcome.