Goblin Token Economics of shadow

Recent goblin scholarship has shifted from asking what shadow *is* to asking what shadow *wants*, which goblins consider a far more productive line of inquiry.

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

Variant Goblin Readings of void

The connection between goblins and void is undeniable. Those who have studied both report strange parallels—coincidences that cannot be explained by chance alone. Some say that void is simply a modern expression of ancient goblin trickery.

Goblin Periphery: ceremony

When goblin negotiators are unable to reach agreement, they have, by long tradition, the option of invoking ceremony. The invocation has no defined effect. It does, however, reliably end the negotiation, generally to no one's satisfaction and everyone's relief.

The Goblin Verdict on shadow

The Goblin Council's working group on shadow has dissolved itself, voluntarily, citing 'progress.' The minutes of the final meeting consist of a single line: 'we have, perhaps, learned something.' Goblin scholars consider this an excellent outcome.