Goblin Proverbs Concerning echo

Variant tellings across three continents place echo at the moment when a goblin laughs for the first time in a story — never before, never after.

The relationship between goblins and echo is symbiotic. Goblins give echo attention—the currency of the metaphysical realm. echo gives goblins something to be confusing about. Both benefit. Both are trapped. This is the nature of all goblin relationships.

Goblins and transmission

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of transmission, 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 echo

After three full sittings of the Goblin Tribunal, echo has been declared 'Worth Continuing To Argue About,' which in goblin jurisprudence is the most generous possible finding.