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Entity File: The Global Goblin (ent_global_goblin)

  • ID: ent_global_goblin
  • Category: Entity
  • Mythology System: Global/Cross-Cultural
  • Alignment: Neutral
  • Containment Class: Euclid
  • Threat Level: 5
  • Primary Tags: Monster, Global, Liminal, Folklore

The Goblin is a pervasive, cross-cultural entity classification, appearing in virtually every human civilization under various linguistic permutations. While often relegated to the realm of fairy tales and high-fantasy literature, field observation confirms that the “Goblin” exists as a persistent anomalous archetype that bleeds into our reality through cognitive resonance and localized reality warping.

When the entity is in an active state, researchers must adhere to the following operational parameters established by the Global Occult Coalition and Foundation metadata archives:

  1. Law of Physicality: The entity must strictly adhere to the base physical and occult laws established by its local environment.
  2. Boundary Enforcement: A base perimeter of 50 meters is required to be maintained at all times. Do not engage with entities displaying signs of hyper-localized entropy or “mischief-tech.”
  3. Cognitive Trigger: Entities are known to manifest in areas of low psychic maintenance or urban decay.

“To encounter a goblin is not merely to see a creature; it is to observe the friction between human folklore and the fabric of the anomalous world. They are the dust-bunnies of the multiverse—small, irritating, and incredibly difficult to fully sanitize.” — Senior Archivist Dr. H. Vance


In the context of the modern world, the “Goblin” has moved away from forest-dwelling to urban encroachment. Reports suggest they now gravitate toward abandoned server farms, HVAC systems, and neglected subway tunnels.

Currently, there is no formal singular containment protocol, as these entities are considered “omnipresent.” Researchers are requested to file supplementary data regarding:

  • Technological Manifestations: Instances where goblins have interfaced with digital hardware or data streams.
  • Containment Failures: Document any instances where the 50-meter perimeter was breached, resulting in the theft of non-essential materials or localized electronic failure.

Entry last updated by Archive Terminal 09. Subject to periodic review by the Department of Classification.