I somehow feel like I'm the jerk NPC in the game played by Dax and the illusioned half-elf as PCs. Lol.

In reply to Bartimaeus (msg # 236):

Methinks that the rules of the game-within-a-game have just changed considerably per the DM's latest post (Msg. #98 in the van Ellsworth Villa thread). :)

In reply to Bartimaeus (msg # 236):

Oh god no! It was me that took this whole thing sideways! Defeintely didn't mean for it to go down as it did, but momentum being what it is...still it was a good bit...fun to figure out what to do!

So, are goblins, as the guard so aptly put it vermin in Tideswallow? I am totally fine if that is the norm - or even if they are not, that elves are stereotypical in hating the goblinoid-type monsters.

But I recall that the city employs kobolds to maintain the sewers, and Mystrala offered a group of kobolds the merchant discount at Thermal Remedies.

I really don't want to upset the themes present in the world!

In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 238):

I think this is one of those times everyone looks sideways simultaneously and says, “DM?”

Dunno about goblins. First time running into them. But then, Bartimaeus wouldn’t know if they’re common, rare, rehabilitated, or whatevs either. At least not in Tideswallow. He and I are taking cues from the guardsman. :-D

Dax is going to have tough time coming out of this not looking like a complete moron if goblins are the typical "kill-em-on-sight" variety.

But, that will make things interesting.

I just hope Bart and Tegan aren't pissed as players!

Well, to quote the guard ". . . this could prove entertaining." :)

Regardless of Tideswallow canon, I think that this particular Goblin has proven to be slippery and untrustworthy enough to merit detention and questioning (unless she has the medieval equivalent of a cyanide tablet under her tongue, ready to bite down upon).

And absolutely no worries OOC, Dax. I think that you have done a yeoman's job building a firewall between IC and OOC knowledge, and writing appropriately for Dax (IC).

In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 238):

I’m trying to think of a good comparison here... While “wild” Kobolds are still considered monsters in this region, any groups of them that prove themselves useful to the town are welcomed with open arms. As such, there’s a thriving clan of them below the city, made up of multiple tribes that have all taken up residence here over the generations. Goblins have rarely, if ever, proven useful for anything. So there isn’t really precedent for them being present in high-society situations like this. You may run into them occassionally living down in the Roe, still fully a part of society, but shunned like most of the rest of the people living down there.

Kobolds are free to do as they please just like any other citizen. Goblins are just monsters who occasionally find a spot for themselves in the dregs of Tideswallow’s lower reaches.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:03, Tue 19 Jan 2021.

Dax Moonblade, loyal servant to Her Majesty, Ruler of all Elves and part-time goblin bodyguard!

In reply to GM (msg # 242):

Goblins are great for target practice and trying out new spells and potions....They make great bait for big angry monsters......

The way things are going, Dax will end up marrying the goblin in prison after Bart and Tegan take him down!

Lucky for you, B can perform the ceremony!
This message was last edited by the player at 05:18, Wed 20 Jan 2021.

Probably in multiple languages!

Tegan I would like you to be the maid of honour!

It would be worth it to see Dax married off to his lady-love. :)

I'm going to figure a way out of this mess I have created!

It just may take some time!

In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 249):

If this is about you and the goblin being in the family way, well... my names Paul, and that’s between y’all.

:D

LOL! :-D

I'm expecting the guard to drop another glass ball that teleports the lot of us into the van Ellsworth dungeon.

Again, sorry about the delays on posts this week. We’re wrapping up report cards here and there’s no end to the number of calls, emails, and conferences going on surrounding them. Should be back to a more regular schedule in the coming days.

Would Dax have recognised that Bart was casting a spell when he cast Hex?

And the same if that is what he is doing with his current litany?

In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 254):

I’ll say you can make a perception check for the hex, but other than that there’s no current spell casting you would notice.

Bad luck Angel! The dice roller gods have been in a foul mood lately.

In another game, we just started, my first 4 attack rolls in the game: 4, 2, 2, 1!!

In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 256):

Yep, it's hit or miss. The die roller is a fickle mistress.  :)

RNGesus demands blood it seems, I haven't rolled high anywhere for a while :/

DM, would you clear up to whom the pronouns refer in the above? There are 3 PC’s and an NPC in the room and I’m unsure what’s being said to whom.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:09, Thu 04 Feb 2021.

In reply to Bartimaeus (msg # 259):

Right sorry, that was meant to be Bartimaeus and the goblin, as you’ve both had run-ins with the Court of Eyes so far.