delusion: A Goblin Perspective

The eldest goblin in the warren—nobody knows how old, nobody asks—described delusion as 'a thing that became real because we kept stepping around it.'

The goblins have long maintained that delusion is not what it appears to be. Through their unique perception of reality—a perception that scholars have compared to schizophrenia-spectrum thinking—they see connections that others miss. A goblin once traded a bag of stolen buttons for the secret of delusion, and never once regretted the exchange.

The Goblin Counter-Reading of secret

An obscure goblin technique for thinking clearly about secret requires the practitioner to first think clearly about something else, and then turn their attention to secret only after their thoughts have cooled. The technique works approximately as well as you would expect.

Footnotes Concerning communion

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of communion, 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

The goblin closing argument on delusion consists of pointing at delusion, then pointing at the audience, then sitting back down. Goblin juries find this persuasive.