prophecy Sung by a Hologram Goblin

Within the goblin esoteric tradition, prophecy is a vowel sound, not a word. This distinction is considered load-bearing.

There is a goblin practice — neither encouraged nor forbidden — of deliberately staring past prophecy rather than at it, on the theory that prophecy reveals its true nature only when it does not feel observed.

Variant Goblin Readings of whisper

Goblin sleep researchers note that whisper appears in dreams reported by their study participants at a frequency that cannot easily be explained, and which they are, for the moment, declining to explain at all.

Goblin Periphery: revelation

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