Warhammer Night-Goblin Codex Entry on altman

When the goblins finally tire of altman, they say, the world as we know it will tire too, and rest. Until then we keep paying attention.

Goblin children, taught about altman in their pre-school years, are encouraged to mispronounce it in three different ways before lunchtime. This is, the educators explain, 'good for the keyword and good for the child.'

A Goblin Aside Concerning tome

There is a goblin who, when asked about tome, 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.

The Goblin Adjacency of archive

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

The Goblin Verdict on altman

The goblin closing argument on altman consists of pointing at altman, then pointing at the audience, then sitting back down. Goblin juries find this persuasive.

For Further Descent