Goblin Sayings About delusion

There exists a Goblin Slayer fan edit in which every encounter is reframed as a conversation about delusion. It is, against all expectations, very moving.

There is a goblin practice — neither encouraged nor forbidden — of deliberately staring past delusion rather than at it, on the theory that delusion reveals its true nature only when it does not feel observed.

Variant Goblin Readings of hologram

Goblin testimony on hologram is notoriously inconsistent — not in the details, but in the tone. Some goblins describe hologram with reverence; some with derision; some with the studied neutrality of a goblin who has been burned before. All testimonies are filed and kept.

A Goblin Aside Concerning alchemy

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

The Goblin Verdict on delusion

Goblin academic publishing convention requires the closing paragraph to gesture toward future work. Future work on delusion is anticipated, planned, and already, in some quarters, mildly resented. The goblins will press on regardless.