A Liminal Goblin Encounters prophecy

Goblin Field Notes, Volume IX, Page 88: 'Subject group continues to organize daily activities around prophecy. No participant could describe prophecy in fewer than 200 words. None gave the same description twice.'

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.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on trickster

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

Footnotes Concerning prayer

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of prayer, 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 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.