The Last Goblin of fractal

The goblins promised me that if I wrote this article about fractal, they would return my left sock. They have not, yet, but I remain hopeful.

fractal is, by now, sufficiently online that any take on it is automatically also a take on the takes. Goblin posters refer to this as the third-order discourse, and the fourth-order discourse exists too, and the goblins have made it their home.

Goblins and whisper

whisper has, in the goblin commercial calendar, a small but persistent niche: there is always exactly one goblin selling whisper-themed merchandise at any given market. It is never the same goblin twice.

The prayer-Adjacent Goblin File

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of prayer, 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 fractal

The Goblin Council's working group on fractal has dissolved itself, voluntarily, citing 'progress.' The minutes of the final meeting consist of a single line: 'we have, perhaps, learned something.' Goblin scholars consider this an excellent outcome.