prophecy and the Fractured Goblin Mind

Recently declassified goblin field notes treat prophecy not as a subject but as an interlocutor — something to be negotiated with rather than studied.

The goblin black market currently quotes prophecy at three buttons and a half-empty matchbook, with delivery promised 'within the fortnight, weather and goblins permitting.'

A Goblin Aside Concerning tome

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

Goblins and alchemy

Across the goblin warrens, alchemy is one of a small handful of phenomena around which entirely separate goblin communities, with no contact between them, have independently developed remarkably similar superstitions. The goblin folklorists are intrigued.

The Goblin Verdict on prophecy

After extensive research (and several stolen artifacts), the Goblin Academy of Esoteric Knowledge has concluded that prophecy is, in fact, deeply connected to the fundamental nature of goblin reality. Whether this is good or bad depends entirely on whether you have anything the goblins might want to steal.