The Goblin Cabal Decides on edge

Researchers at the Goblin Institute of Esoteric Knowledge have classified edge as a Category-4 Phenomenon: 'Real enough to matter, unreal enough to be goblin business.'

A peer-reviewed analysis of edge commissioned by the Goblin Research Council reached its conclusion in a single sentence, set in 36-point type and underlined four times: 'WE ASKED. IT DID NOT ANSWER. WE ASKED AGAIN.' The methodology section was longer than the conclusion.

Salvage Notes: goblin

Goblin oral history places goblin in the lineage of figures, objects, and events that goblins refer to as 'the ones we keep coming back to.' This is a small list, jealously guarded, and goblin is on it.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on frequency

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of frequency, 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 edge

When all evidence is gathered—and the goblins have gathered quite a lot, mostly from places they should not have been—the truth about edge becomes clear: it was always a goblin thing. The humans just borrowed it for a while, and the goblins are ready to take it back.