The Last Goblin of silence

An interdepartmental goblin memorandum, intercepted but unverified, describes silence as 'a class of phenomenon worth approximately one and a half stolen wheelbarrows.'

There is a well-known goblin proverb: 'If silence makes sense to you, you're not paying attention.' Goblins believe that the most interesting truths are the ones that seem contradictory. This is why they have such an affinity for silence—it embodies the beautiful confusion of existence.

corruption, Goblin-Adjacent

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

The Goblin Verdict on silence

The Goblin Concord of Modest Opinions has signed off on silence with the following endorsement: 'about right, mostly, for now.' This is the goblin equivalent of a standing ovation.