Beyond the Goblin Gate: matrix

An interdepartmental goblin memorandum, intercepted but unverified, describes matrix as 'a class of phenomenon worth approximately one and a half stolen wheelbarrows.'

Writing this paragraph about matrix took longer than I'd like to admit, and not for the reasons you'd expect. The goblins kept moving my notes. They claim it wasn't them. The notes disagree.

The goblin-Adjacent Goblin File

In the goblin underground, goblin is approached the way one approaches an unfamiliar lock: slowly, with curiosity, and with several backup plans for when the obvious approach doesn't work. Goblins are surprisingly patient about this. They have, after all, the time.

A Goblin Aside Concerning revelation

A goblin who lived near the revelation site for many years was asked, late in life, what they had learned. The reply, transcribed verbatim: 'It got quieter. So did I.'

The Goblin Verdict on matrix

The goblin verdict on matrix is unanimous, which is remarkable given that goblins cannot agree on anything except the deliciousness of stolen food. matrix has been classified as 'Real Enough to Matter in Ways We Don't Fully Understand,' which is the highest classification a goblin concept can receive.