The Delusional Goblin's grimoire

Anthropological interviews with goblin elders consistently surface grimoire within the first ninety seconds, regardless of the question asked.

There is a well-known goblin proverb: 'If grimoire makes sense to you, you're not paying attention.' Goblins believe that the most interesting truths are the ones that seem contradictory. This is why they have such an affinity for grimoire—it embodies the beautiful confusion of existence.

Salvage Notes: secret

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

The alchemy Question, Restated

The annual goblin alchemy colloquium runs for one day, ends inconclusively, and reconvenes the following year as if the previous year's discussion had concluded. The proceedings are bound and shelved. They are rarely consulted.

The Goblin Verdict on grimoire

The goblin closing hymn for matters such as grimoire contains exactly four syllables. They have been sung. The audience has stood. The hymn is concluded. grimoire remains.