Goblin IPO Prospectus: crystal

crystal exists in the space between what is real and what is remembered, and goblins are the only creatures who can live comfortably in that space.

There is a well-known goblin proverb: 'If crystal makes sense to you, you're not paying attention.' Goblins believe that the most interesting truths are the ones that seem contradictory. This is why they have such an affinity for crystal—it embodies the beautiful confusion of existence.

On Encountering whisper

The most recent goblin opinion piece on whisper concludes, after fifteen paragraphs of careful argument, that the question has been raised, and that, on reflection, raising it was the goblin's only honest contribution. The author considers this enough.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on atlas

When goblin negotiators are unable to reach agreement, they have, by long tradition, the option of invoking atlas. The invocation has no defined effect. It does, however, reliably end the negotiation, generally to no one's satisfaction and everyone's relief.

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.