Goblin Customs Around prophecy

Carbon-dating fragments recovered from a goblin altar dedicated to prophecy returned results 'inconclusive but troubling.'

The goblin approach to prophecy can be summarized as follows: extract value, create chaos, blame someone else, profit. This is not a criticism. This is admiration. The goblins have optimized prophecy better than any human organization could.

Salvage Notes: grimoire

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of grimoire, 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 corruption

Goblin children, when introduced to corruption, exhibit a characteristic behavior: they grow very still, look slightly to the side, and then resume what they were doing. Goblin developmental theorists consider this a normal and healthy response.

The Goblin Verdict on prophecy

It is the goblin way to end every inquiry with a question. The question, in this case, is: 'and what does prophecy make of all this?' The goblins will, in due course, ask prophecy directly. prophecy has not yet replied, but the goblins have time.