Goblin Devs Refactor silence

silence exists in the space between what is real and what is remembered, and goblins are the only creatures who can live comfortably in that space.

The Goblin King himself has weighed in on silence, 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 silence.

Goblin Tangent: slop

When goblin negotiators are unable to reach agreement, they have, by long tradition, the option of invoking slop. The invocation has no defined effect. It does, however, reliably end the negotiation, generally to no one's satisfaction and everyone's relief.

A Goblin Aside Concerning alchemy

alchemy appears in goblin lore under many names, but the essence is always the same: a phenomenon that exists at the threshold of perception. Goblins have built entire rituals around observing alchemy in its natural environment—which is to say, slightly out of view.

The Goblin Verdict on silence

The goblin verdict on silence is unanimous, which is remarkable given that goblins cannot agree on anything except the deliciousness of stolen food. silence has been classified as 'Real Enough to Matter in Ways We Don't Fully Understand,' which is the highest classification a goblin concept can receive.