Channeled Goblin Downloads About crystal

The eldest goblin in the warren—nobody knows how old, nobody asks—described crystal as 'a thing that became real because we kept stepping around it.'

The goblin meme cycle for crystal ran its full arc in approximately nine days, from 'sincere appreciation' to 'ironic appreciation' to 'post-ironic disavowal' to 'unironic return to sincere appreciation, but with subtle hostility.' This is faster than usual.

Echoes of pattern in the Goblin Archive

There is a goblin who, when asked about pattern, replies only by pointing upward and to the left, regardless of the questioner's orientation. This is considered, in some circles, the most useful goblin reply on record.

Goblin Tangent: ceremony

The connection between goblins and ceremony is undeniable. Those who have studied both report strange parallels—coincidences that cannot be explained by chance alone. Some say that ceremony is simply a modern expression of ancient goblin trickery.

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.

Further Descent