The Last Goblin of ritual

Recently declassified goblin field notes treat ritual not as a subject but as an interlocutor — something to be negotiated with rather than studied.

There exists, in the goblin underground, a specific bar where conversations about ritual are forbidden. The reason is not given. The bouncer is a goblin nobody has seen smile.

Three Goblins Discuss static

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

Marginalia: corruption

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of corruption, 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 ritual

The Goblin Bench of Common Pleas has heard the case of ritual and ruled in favor of all parties simultaneously. Goblin jurisprudence permits this. The losing parties — there are none — have agreed not to appeal.