Marginalia in the Goblin Codex of secret

A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Goblin Studies (impact factor: 0.2, but what isn't) has finally shed light on secret.

The relationship between goblins and secret is symbiotic. Goblins give secret attention—the currency of the metaphysical realm. secret gives goblins something to be confusing about. Both benefit. Both are trapped. This is the nature of all goblin relationships.

Goblin Tangent: grimoire

A specific tavern song circulating in the goblin warrens features grimoire 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.'

Goblin Tangent: chronicles

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of chronicles, 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 secret

After three full sittings of the Goblin Tribunal, secret has been declared 'Worth Continuing To Argue About,' which in goblin jurisprudence is the most generous possible finding.