Dear Grikli: Deep Thoughts From A Gobbo

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Dear Grikli: Deep Thoughts From A Gobbo

Hi again, Grikli the goblin monk is here to answer all of your questions with her really good advice that has definitely been checked over by a really important editor type person. Yes, that's definitely what happens. Okay, on to your questions:

Dear Grikli,

My adventuring party and I stumbled upon an ancient ruin deep in the Mwangi Expanse. Among the treasures we found was a strange, glowing artifact that seems to hum with arcane energy. None of us can identify its purpose or origin. Should we attempt to study it further or seek out a sage's assistance? I'm worried about the potential dangers of tampering with unknown magics.

– Cautiously Curious

Dear CC,

How shiny and glowy was this artifact? If it's really shiny and glowy, I would maybe take it to somebody who knows a lot more than me about shiny and glowy magic things, but if it's only regular shiny and glowy (like my fists do sometimes when I go all sparky stance) maybe it's okay to just take with you. So, I guess, go with the level of shiny and glowy that doesn't make you feel too scared and just study it yourself. Maybe it'll make something turn into a turtle or maybe it'll make you grow another head or maybe it'll make a big boom or something else really cool like that! Whatever happens, I hope it's super cool. Glowy and shiny magic things should always be super cool.


Dear Grikli,

My best friend is a wizard who recently mastered the art of polymorph self. Sounds harmless, right? Wrong. He's become obsessed with turning into various animals and won't stop pestering me to scratch his belly or let him chase mice around my house. I'm all for magical experimentation, but this is getting ridiculous. Any advice?

– Exasperated in Eastgate

Dear Exasperated,

What, he can turn himself into fuzzy animals?! That's so cool! Can you ask him what he thinks of Alkenstar City because I totally have room for him to come live here and I'll give him all the belly rubs and chase any mice he wants as long as he's okay with me practicing all my cool monk punches and kicks like all the time when I'm not giving him belly rubs. I'm gonna have my own kitty... best day ever, well, after that time I jumped off of Alken Falls with Nert, so second best day ever!

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Terry Jachimiak II