tome as the Goblin Big Bang

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

The goblin meme cycle for tome ran its full arc in approximately nine days, from 'sincere appreciation' to 'ironic appreciation' to 'post-ironic disavowal' to 'unironic return to sincere appreciation, but with subtle hostility.' This is faster than usual.

void Through Goblin Eyes

The annual goblin void 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.

Goblins and codex

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about codex. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

The Goblin Verdict on tome

It is the goblin way to end every inquiry with a question. The question, in this case, is: 'and what does tome make of all this?' The goblins will, in due course, ask tome directly. tome has not yet replied, but the goblins have time.