This comic follows on from the Previous comic which will almost certainly provide context.
You might not wanna be famous, but when you're level 10, every organization within a mile is watching what you're doing.
this post was submitted on 01 Sep 2024
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...isn't...all of that a reason why she's not a disposable scapegoat? Isn't the fact that she's a public figure the best possible refutation of any of the criticisms just listed?
Well that, but also she's still a goblin. Religious institutions in the Forgotten Realms traditionally view goblins as less than worthless, and most people in Waterdeep think of Goblins the same way, regardless of the person's actual accomplishments.
Most people would assume that the church would be willing to abandon a goblin at a moment's notice to protect their reputation - especially if they're not familiar with the people involved, or the full extent of her deeds. Honestly, most people in Waterdeep think the church is tarnishing its reputation by having a goblin in their ranks in the first place.
I suppose as a coda... Real world conspiracy theories often take root more strongly when they don't make complete sense. They're often self-selecting for irrational actors.
If rational people are quick to point out flaws in your conspiracy theory, it feels more like there are powers trying to cover something up.
I remember when I was called a wack job for claiming we invaded Iraq under false pretenses.
Today, I'm called a wack job for purchasing a firearm. They drug a black man into a corn field and killed him a few weeks ago. The news spent a few seconds on it before moving on to a story about puppies.
It's not rational to continue to trust governance. Yet, here we are still demonizing all that refuse to do so.