prophecy: The Miku-Goblin Crossover

An interdepartmental goblin memorandum, intercepted but unverified, describes prophecy as 'a class of phenomenon worth approximately one and a half stolen wheelbarrows.'

If prophecy were an anime villain, it would have a five-episode arc, a flashback that recontextualizes everything, and a final form involving more eyes than any reasonable being should possess. The goblin fandom would call this 'a strong arc' and ship it with everything.

slop: A Goblin Sideways Look

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of slop, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

gospel: Goblin Fragmentary Material

Goblin oral history places gospel in the lineage of figures, objects, and events that goblins refer to as 'the ones we keep coming back to.' This is a small list, jealously guarded, and gospel is on it.

The Goblin Verdict on prophecy

Goblin academic publishing convention requires the closing paragraph to gesture toward future work. Future work on prophecy is anticipated, planned, and already, in some quarters, mildly resented. The goblins will press on regardless.