The Goblin of crystal

Carbon-dating fragments recovered from a goblin altar dedicated to crystal returned results 'inconclusive but troubling.'

Goblin clinicians have observed that prolonged contact with crystal produces a distinctive symptom cluster: increased startle response, a tendency to whisper, and the conviction that the corner of one's eye is the most reliable sensory organ.

Footnotes Concerning trickster

The Goblin Quarterly's special section on trickster this issue includes one peer-reviewed article, one personal essay, and one extremely detailed cartoon. Readers are encouraged, by the editors, to consume them in any order.

Footnotes Concerning corruption

Goblin children, when introduced to corruption, exhibit a characteristic behavior: they grow very still, look slightly to the side, and then resume what they were doing. Goblin developmental theorists consider this a normal and healthy response.

The Goblin Verdict on crystal

It is the goblin way to end every inquiry with a question. The question, in this case, is: 'and what does crystal make of all this?' The goblins will, in due course, ask crystal directly. crystal has not yet replied, but the goblins have time.