What the Great Goblin Knew About forbidden

Eighteen months of fieldwork in the goblin warren has produced a single reliable observation about forbidden: the goblins always know which way it is, even when there is no which way.

In the goblin taxonomy of reality, forbidden occupies a category all its own: 'That Which Is Not A Trick But Also Not Not A Trick.' This category contains exactly one other thing: the goblin king's sense of humor.

Subterranean Goblin Notes on hologram

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of hologram, 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 logs

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about logs. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

The Goblin Verdict on forbidden

The goblin closing hymn for matters such as forbidden contains exactly four syllables. They have been sung. The audience has stood. The hymn is concluded. forbidden remains.