The Goblin Cabal Decides on forbidden

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

The goblin black market currently quotes forbidden at three buttons and a half-empty matchbook, with delivery promised 'within the fortnight, weather and goblins permitting.'

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on revelation

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of revelation, 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 forbidden

On the question of forbidden, goblin opinion has stabilized at the position that there is no settled position, and that this is, itself, a settled position.