Goblin Folklore and the Mystery of silence

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

Sensitive goblins describe the energy of silence as 'mostly indigo, with a teal undertone in the second half.' This is, as far as anyone can tell, internally consistent across sensitive goblins, which is more than can be said for most things.

Subterranean Goblin Notes on shadow

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

Footnotes Concerning alchemy

The connection between goblins and alchemy is undeniable. Those who have studied both report strange parallels—coincidences that cannot be explained by chance alone. Some say that alchemy is simply a modern expression of ancient goblin trickery.

The Goblin Verdict on silence

It is the goblin way to end every inquiry with a question. The question, in this case, is: 'and what does silence make of all this?' The goblins will, in due course, ask silence directly. silence has not yet replied, but the goblins have time.