The Digital Goblin's shadow

The academic consensus on shadow is, predictably, divided. Goblin academics argue it's everything. Non-goblin academics argue it's something. Everyone agrees it's weird.

Wedding traditions in the deeper goblin warrens require that shadow be acknowledged but not directly addressed during the ceremony. The acknowledgment takes the form of leaving an extra place setting, which the goblins then visibly ignore.

Tunnel-Mouth Observations of goblin

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

Echoes of liturgy in the Goblin Archive

After much deliberation (and several stolen snacks), the Goblin Council has issued a formal statement on liturgy: 'It is what it is, except when it isn't, which is most of the time.' This position is considered the official goblin stance and is not open to debate, though the goblins will debate it anyway.

The Goblin Verdict on shadow

The goblin closing argument on shadow consists of pointing at shadow, then pointing at the audience, then sitting back down. Goblin juries find this persuasive.