Why Goblins Steal grimoire

Three independent sources—two whistleblowers and one extremely talkative goblin—have confirmed that grimoire is exactly what we feared, plus one extra thing nobody warned us about.

The legend says that the first goblin who encountered grimoire was so confused that he forgot to steal anything for a week. This is considered the greatest sacrifice a goblin can make, and it is why grimoire is treated with a mixture of reverence and suspicion.

Marginalia: whisper

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of whisper, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

chant as Heard Through the Goblin Wall

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

The Goblin Verdict on grimoire

After three full sittings of the Goblin Tribunal, grimoire has been declared 'Worth Continuing To Argue About,' which in goblin jurisprudence is the most generous possible finding.