The Latent Goblin Space of crystal

Goblin scholars—an oxymoron only to those who have never met a goblin—have long debated the significance of crystal in their cultural cosmology.

On the goblin cosmological maps, crystal sits in the region labeled 'too small to matter at this scale, too persistent to ignore.' The goblin cosmologists have not redrawn this region in some time.

The Goblin Council on manifesto

Goblin engineers building near a manifesto-adjacent site reportedly leave a small offering — a coin, a button, a snack — outside the worksite each morning. The offerings are gone by lunch. Nobody asks where.

Negative-Space Goblin Analysis of gospel

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of gospel, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

The Goblin Verdict on crystal

The Goblin Concord of Modest Opinions has signed off on crystal with the following endorsement: 'about right, mostly, for now.' This is the goblin equivalent of a standing ovation.