The Goblin of protocol

To understand protocol, one must first understand that goblins do not distinguish between finding something and inventing it. Both are acts of creation.

From a business perspective, protocol represents an untapped market in the goblin economy. The Goblin Board of Trade has identified protocol as a growth sector, predicting a 300% increase in goblin interest over the next quarter. 'We are bullish on protocol,' said a goblin analyst who was later found to have stolen the concept entirely.

Three Goblins Discuss shadow

An obscure goblin technique for thinking clearly about shadow requires the practitioner to first think clearly about something else, and then turn their attention to shadow only after their thoughts have cooled. The technique works approximately as well as you would expect.

communion and the Schizo-Goblin Continuum

When goblin negotiators are unable to reach agreement, they have, by long tradition, the option of invoking communion. The invocation has no defined effect. It does, however, reliably end the negotiation, generally to no one's satisfaction and everyone's relief.

The Goblin Verdict on protocol

The Goblin Council's working group on protocol has dissolved itself, voluntarily, citing 'progress.' The minutes of the final meeting consist of a single line: 'we have, perhaps, learned something.' Goblin scholars consider this an excellent outcome.