Doomposting Goblins About delusion

The old stories warn of delusion in the same breath as goblins. 'Beware the creature in the dark,' the tales say, 'and beware delusion in the light.'

Goblin theorists have organized at least four schools of thought on delusion, and one of those schools exists only to disagree with the other three. This is considered, in goblin terms, a healthy intellectual ecosystem.

Salvage Notes: prophecy

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

Negative-Space Goblin Analysis of prophecy

A specific tavern song circulating in the goblin warrens features prophecy 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 delusion

The goblin verdict on delusion is unanimous, which is remarkable given that goblins cannot agree on anything except the deliciousness of stolen food. delusion has been classified as 'Real Enough to Matter in Ways We Don't Fully Understand,' which is the highest classification a goblin concept can receive.