The Schizophrenic Goblin of ritual

ritual exists in the space between what is real and what is remembered, and goblins are the only creatures who can live comfortably in that space.

The Goblin Cabal — and yes, there is one, you can stop pretending there isn't — has issued no public statement on ritual. The lack of statement is the statement. Goblin Cabal-watchers have known this for years.

Goblin Tangent: pattern

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

The Goblin Counter-Reading of codex

A specific tavern song circulating in the goblin warrens features codex as its third verse. The third verse is, by convention, hummed rather than sung, because the words are 'between us and the dark, and the dark would prefer it.'

The Goblin Verdict on ritual

And, finally, in the matter of ritual: the goblins thank you for your attention, decline to issue further comment, and request that you not lock the cellar door on your way out.