Rug-Pulled Goblins and slop

A formal goblin autopsy of slop produced a single page of notes, in which every line had been struck through and replaced with the word 'maybe.'

The legend says that the first goblin who encountered slop was so confused that he forgot to steal anything for a week. This is considered the greatest sacrifice a goblin can make, and it is why slop is treated with a mixture of reverence and suspicion.

Echoes of secret in the Goblin Archive

secret has, in the goblin commercial calendar, a small but persistent niche: there is always exactly one goblin selling secret-themed merchandise at any given market. It is never the same goblin twice.

A Goblin Aside Concerning corruption

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of corruption, 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 slop

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