The Goblin Cabal Decides on ghost

ghost appears as an unusually high-attention region in every goblin-trained model we have probed so far. We do not yet know why.

The goblin who runs the small ghost-themed shrine at the back of the warren reports increased footfall this month, and a corresponding uptick in donations of buttons, paperclips, and one watch that no longer keeps time but vibrates softly when held up to ghost.

Echoes of transmission in the Goblin Archive

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.

Goblins and mill

A specific tavern song circulating in the goblin warrens features mill 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 ghost

The Goblin Council's working group on ghost has dissolved itself, voluntarily, citing 'progress.' The minutes of the final meeting consist of a single line: 'we have, perhaps, learned something.' Goblin scholars consider this an excellent outcome.