Random trivia question of the day

[SixOfSpades]

Originally posted by ZFR: So what is the answer? I'm not good at this sort of thing [img]redface.gif[/img] . I say then b) simply because it is the only thing mentioend in the conversation AFAIR (him using oils of speed).

Okay, okay, I admit it, the question was too obscure.

a) He did not base his portrait on the live model False. He did indeed briefly see Ellesime, as his ship went around the cape of Evereska (or some similarly romantic imagery, it's been a while.)
b) He was using performance-enhancing drugs True. He was chain-chugging Oils of Speed in order to finish the work before the bounty hunters caught up with him.
c) The rough stonework was performed by another artist False. There is never any indication he wasn't working alone.
d) The inclusion of stolen materials corrupts the aura of the piece False. That would mar the legal sensibilities of the work, but not the aesthetic.
e) The only person judged worthy of portraying an Elf is another Elf False--or, at least, probably false, and certainly not mentioned in his dialogue. In any case, Human artists are judged capable (at least among fellow Humans) of rendering depictions of Gods, and if Gods, why not Elves?

Sorry the question was a stinker. ZFR, you're up! [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ZFR]

OK, here's next:
Of all the characters who have some proper names (i.e not "commoner" or "skeleton"), name two which have exactly the same name and say where are they found, other than Darryl and Darryl. (HINT: one of them is an easter egg (though not all might catch it). Can you tell what easter egg am I referring to?)

[Lord]

Originally posted by ZFR: OK, here's next: Of all the characters who have some proper names (i.e not "commoner" or "skeleton"), name two which have exactly the same name and say where are they found, other than Darryl and Darryl. (HINT: one of them is an easter egg (though not all might catch it). Can you tell what easter egg am I referring to?)

Does this include the doppleganger doubles? If so, then you've got:

These are the guys from Candlekeep:

2 Dreppins.
2 Elminsters.
2 Gorions
2 Reevors
2 Pardas
2 Tethorils
2 Hulls
2 Winthrops
2 Jondolars

There are more like this in CK alone, but I can't recall all of them. There are even more if you include the other dopplegangers in Durlag's Tower. Oh, and there's also Emissary Tar in the Iron Throne building. However, since there are so many of these choices, I feel like this wasn't the answer you were looking for

[ZFR]

Naaaaah Lord, I didnt mean those

Here's another hint: The two characters are completely unrelated. I believe the similar names are just a coincidence and were overlooked by the designers.

[Link]

There's two Sendais [img]smile.gif[/img] One in BG and one in ToB.

[ZFR]

Originally posted by Link: There's two Sendais [img]smile.gif[/img] One in BG and one in ToB.

Oh yes true. But the question is about BG+TotSC only. So your answer is not what I was looking for.

[ZFR]

OK... one is in TotSC one is not...
Name starts with P..

[Pirengle]

This would be Palin, who hands out advice in the Peldvale woods and is also a "good samaritan" gone wrong in TotSC.

[ZFR]

Originally posted by Pirengle: This would be Palin, who hands out advice in the Peldvale woods and is also a "good samaritan" gone wrong in TotSC.

Correct!

From some website: "[Palin in Peldvale] will tell you how his uncle, an adventurer, got eaten by a huge monster who ambushed his party. Apparently, this is a reference to the medieval parody “Jabberwocky” played by the British actor Michael Palin."

[Pirengle]

So if it is indeed my turn...

There's a Frank Sinatra reference in BG1. What is it, and where is it?