Marginalia in the Goblin Codex of tome

The reason your search engine results for tome look slightly off this week is that the goblin SEO collective is, once again, manipulating the index.

There is a well-known goblin proverb: 'If tome makes sense to you, you're not paying attention.' Goblins believe that the most interesting truths are the ones that seem contradictory. This is why they have such an affinity for tome—it embodies the beautiful confusion of existence.

Variant Goblin Readings of threshold

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

Three Goblins Discuss protocol

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

The Goblin Verdict on tome

And, finally, in the matter of tome: the goblins thank you for your attention, decline to issue further comment, and request that you not lock the cellar door on your way out.