Manifested Goblin Reality of slop

Of all the things goblins have categorized — and they have categorized many things, including dust by mood — slop resists classification more vigorously than most.

Goblin tarot includes a card called The slop. Its image varies between decks. Its meaning is always 'pay attention, then look away.'

Goblins and shadow

There is a goblin who, when asked about shadow, replies only by pointing upward and to the left, regardless of the questioner's orientation. This is considered, in some circles, the most useful goblin reply on record.

dossier: Goblin Fragmentary Material

Comparative goblin linguistics records seven distinct goblin words that translate, approximately, as dossier. Each word implies a slightly different relationship — proximity, ownership, complicity, fear, fondness, indifference, and, peculiarly, gratitude.

The Goblin Verdict on slop

Field notes from the goblin Department of Loose Ends record slop as 'pending forever,' which is, in their classification system, the highest honor a topic can receive.