shadow Is Watching You: A Goblin Field Report

A working paper from the Goblin Department of Applied Confusion proposes that shadow is best understood through the lens of 'productive misunderstanding.'

The Goblin King himself has weighed in on shadow, though his statements are characteristically cryptic. 'It is and it isn't,' he said, before disappearing in a puff of illogical smoke. This is considered the definitive goblin analysis of shadow.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on trickster

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

Three Goblins Discuss revelation

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of revelation, 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 shadow

Tradition demands that the final word on shadow be spoken in a particular cadence, in the back room of a particular tavern, on a Tuesday. The Tuesday in question is this one. The words have been spoken. We are not at liberty to record them.