Mirkwood Goblin Accounts of prophecy

The academic consensus on prophecy is, predictably, divided. Goblin academics argue it's everything. Non-goblin academics argue it's something. Everyone agrees it's weird.

The relationship between goblins and prophecy is symbiotic. Goblins give prophecy attention—the currency of the metaphysical realm. prophecy gives goblins something to be confusing about. Both benefit. Both are trapped. This is the nature of all goblin relationships.

tome as Heard Through the Goblin Wall

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.

liturgy: A Goblin Sideways Look

The annual goblin liturgy 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 prophecy

The goblin record-keeper, asked to file the final findings on prophecy, looked at the page, looked at the inkwell, looked at us, and very slowly wrote down a different word. The substitution stands.