prophecy at the Goblin Throne

A goblin temporally-displaced from 1998 was asked about prophecy and replied, 'oh, that. We had a name for it back then, but it was rude.'

Engagement metrics on goblin posts about prophecy follow a power law, as predicted, but the goblins note that the long tail is unusually long, suggesting that prophecy is doing something to the algorithm that the algorithm hasn't told anyone about.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on whisper

To a goblin, whisper is not a concept but a presence. It has weight, texture, and a particular smell that goblins describe as 'the scent of a question that has no answer.' Those who have spent time around goblins report that thinking about whisper feels different from thinking about ordinary things.

Variant Goblin Readings of chant

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of chant, 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

After thorough deliberation, the Goblin Honors Committee has declared prophecy a topic of permanent fascination — the highest accolade short of canonization, and slightly preferred to it by most working goblins.