Talk:Gnob

Kib's tactic is to be firm, but not unkind. We wants the Gnob to know that he has no intention of hurting him, but also makes no mistake about consequences should Gnob try to cut their throats at inopportune moments. He will protect Gnob from harm, and intends to release Gnob at a place of Gnob's choosing (within reason) once he's picked up enough of the language to be able to study on his own.

Kib is very good at emanating attitudes of trust, but he has no illusions about the Goblin's loyalty. In general, he will try to keep too many opportunities for escape from presenting themselves, but he is playing a light hand on this--he knows that too much mistrust is potentially as harmful as too little, so he will do his best to balance that fine line. -Slitherrr

Also, Kib has given Gnob two sets of clothing, and will generally have Gnob keep as tidy an appearance as can be expected. Long years of military discipline, and whatnot. When not learning Goblin, Kib will keep Gnob busy with various tasks, like exercises in how to read and do arithmetic, history lessons, what-have-you, as well as general camp maintenance.

Kib will also endeavor to as Gnob as much as he can about himself when learning his language. He probably won't get much out of him at first, but maybe he'll eventually open up. The desire to know more is sincere--Kib really is that nice a guy.-Slitherrr

I'm so proud you bought a slave, even if you are spoiling him. You all were so goody-goody it was making me sicky-sicky ;) --Msallen

PS. Someone playing Kingdom of Loathing?

Since the idea is to eventually let him go to do his own thing, this is ultimately about eventually freeing a Goblin, so even though he has a slave it's still pretty whitewashed. -Slitherrr

This does, though, have a definite cast of "white man's burden" going for it, though, but Kib would have the same expectations of anyone. I'm sure he's trying to "civilize" Gilerl (just... not too hard... that axe is sharp). -Slitherrr

"White", in this case, meaning "olive-skinned". -Slitherrr

Gilerl is unhinged, trying too hard is pointless. -gm