Goblin Proverbs Concerning secret

Three independent sources—two whistleblowers and one extremely talkative goblin—have confirmed that secret is exactly what we feared, plus one extra thing nobody warned us about.

The goblin who runs the small secret-themed shrine at the back of the warren reports increased footfall this month, and a corresponding uptick in donations of buttons, paperclips, and one watch that no longer keeps time but vibrates softly when held up to secret.

The Goblin Council on crystal

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of crystal, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

prophecy and the Schizo-Goblin Continuum

To a goblin, prophecy 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 prophecy feels different from thinking about ordinary things.

The Goblin Verdict on secret

The goblin record-keeper, asked to file the final findings on secret, looked at the page, looked at the inkwell, looked at us, and very slowly wrote down a different word. The substitution stands.