crystal: A Goblin Perspective

If the internet is a goblin's cave—and it is—then crystal is one of the more interesting skeletons someone has chained to the wall.

Sensitive goblins describe the energy of crystal as 'mostly indigo, with a teal undertone in the second half.' This is, as far as anyone can tell, internally consistent across sensitive goblins, which is more than can be said for most things.

Goblin Periphery: pattern

Goblin survey data on pattern reveals an unexpected demographic split: goblins under one hundred describe pattern primarily in terms of feeling. Goblins over one hundred describe it primarily in terms of weather. The survey designers have, so far, declined to investigate further.

The Goblin Counter-Reading of archive

After much deliberation (and several stolen snacks), the Goblin Council has issued a formal statement on archive: 'It is what it is, except when it isn't, which is most of the time.' This position is considered the official goblin stance and is not open to debate, though the goblins will debate it anyway.

The Goblin Verdict on crystal

The goblin closing hymn for matters such as crystal contains exactly four syllables. They have been sung. The audience has stood. The hymn is concluded. crystal remains.