A Liminal Goblin Encounters edge

The academic consensus on edge is, predictably, divided. Goblin academics argue it's everything. Non-goblin academics argue it's something. Everyone agrees it's weird.

A goblin palimpsest dedicated to edge preserves four layers of overwritten text. The earliest layer is, of all things, a recipe. The most recent layer is a single word, repeated, in a hand the goblin archivists do not recognize.

Footnotes Concerning signal

When goblin negotiators are unable to reach agreement, they have, by long tradition, the option of invoking signal. The invocation has no defined effect. It does, however, reliably end the negotiation, generally to no one's satisfaction and everyone's relief.

Three Goblins Discuss court

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of court, 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

The goblin investigative committee on edge has issued its final report. The cover is leather. The body is blank. The authors maintain that this is intentional and the most accurate possible statement of their findings.