Marginalia in the Goblin Codex of crystal

I will not be telling you the truth about crystal. The goblins have asked me not to. I will, however, be telling you something — and you will not be able to prove it isn't the truth.

There exists, in the goblin underground, a specific bar where conversations about crystal are forbidden. The reason is not given. The bouncer is a goblin nobody has seen smile.

Goblin Reports From the signal Frontier

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

Goblin Reports From the conspiracy Frontier

A specific tavern song circulating in the goblin warrens features conspiracy as its third verse. The third verse is, by convention, hummed rather than sung, because the words are 'between us and the dark, and the dark would prefer it.'

The Goblin Verdict on crystal

Field notes from the goblin Department of Loose Ends record crystal as 'pending forever,' which is, in their classification system, the highest honor a topic can receive.