Xvart?!?

Indemaijinj · 03-02-2003, 12:52 PM

What the hell is a xvart??

This might seem like a strange question. After all I should know that xvart are those ugly blue humanoids of childlike stature that fail to be even the slightest bit menacing but you still have to kill in droves. Related to kobolds people say they are.

But still, I like to have some kind of background on the monsters I'm facing and these eludes me. Therefore I ask: What exactly is a xvart?

Myrddin L'argenton · 03-02-2003, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by Indemaijinj:
What the hell is a xvart??

This might seem like a strange question. After all I should know that xvart are those ugly blue humanoids of childlike stature that fail to be even the slightest bit menacing but you still have to kill in droves. Related to kobolds people say they are.

But still, I like to have some kind of background on the monsters I'm facing and these eludes me. Therefore I ask: What exactly is a xvart?

Just kill them? Good for cannon fodder and probably related to goblins as well.

Lemmy · 03-02-2003, 05:10 PM

Best I could find on a quick google search:
http://www.d20reviews.com/cc/Creatur...rted/xvart.htm

Basically, there's not much to them. They're goblin/kobold-like creatures short on intellect, stature, and pretty much everything *except* making pests out of themselves. In strict gaming terms, they're just kobolds without the annoying ranged attack. No great mystery to 'em. They're just Xfarts. Er, Xvarts.

A bigger mystery is when this Cadbury Egg I've been sitting on since last year will hatch. I can't wait to have my own clucking, Cadbury-laying bunny.

-Lem

Wumpspawner · 03-02-2003, 08:39 PM

Xvart is Goblinish for 'speed bump.'

karlosovic · 03-04-2003, 04:55 PM

all i know is they make that funny 'eeeeeeeeeeeee' sound when they see you. Right before they smash themselves to pieces against a few big guys wearing full plate and packing steel. They're kinda like lemmings I think... got the IQ of a potato

Myrddin L'argenton · 03-05-2003, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by karlosovic:
all i know is they make that funny 'eeeeeeeeeeeee' sound when they see you. Right before they smash themselves to pieces against a few big guys wearing full plate and packing steel. They're kinda like lemmings I think... got the IQ of a potato

Anyone going to do a topic on We should Love the Xvarts not Hate Them?

Armen · 03-11-2003, 10:10 AM

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Originally posted by karlosovic:
all i know is they make that funny 'eeeeeeeeeeeee' sound when they see you.

its a good noise isn't it? it always makes me jump! [img]smile.gif[/img]

(Edit) - oops - i was thinking of gibberlings - its the gibberlings noise that makes me jump

[ 03-12-2003, 04:10 AM: Message edited by: Armen ]

Rothrorn · 03-11-2003, 10:13 AM

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Anyone going to do a topic on We should Love the Xvarts not Hate Them?
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God I hope not!!

Legolas · 03-11-2003, 10:16 AM

Only if there's plenty of popular demand. But all this interest is definately a good sign, I think we could try Xvart Integration now. Although personally I am more one for Xvart disintegration...

InsaneBane · 03-11-2003, 10:24 AM

Maybe it comes from the (very) old nordic word 'svarting' or 'svartning'. I think it was some sort of boogey man the vikings used to scare their little children. It means something like 'the black one' (but why is a Xvart blue then???) and was used for some kind of a (often mental or/and physical degenerated) outcast that lived in the wilderness (they would eat little children if they could catch any). They were only dangerous by night. Scary? [img]smile.gif[/img]

Gollum would fit perfectly in that role

[img]graemlins/greenbounce.gif[/img]
Insane

03-02-2003, 12:52 PM	#1
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 44 Posts: 1,163	What the hell is a xvart?? This might seem like a strange question. After all I should know that xvart are those ugly blue humanoids of childlike stature that fail to be even the slightest bit menacing but you still have to kill in droves. Related to kobolds people say they are. But still, I like to have some kind of background on the monsters I'm facing and these eludes me. Therefore I ask: What exactly is a xvart? __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.

03-02-2003, 08:39 PM	#4
Wumpspawner Manshoon Join Date: September 25, 2002 Location: St. George, Utah Age: 49 Posts: 166	Xvart is Goblinish for 'speed bump.' __________________ \"I\'m a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four.\" - Walter Slovotsky

03-04-2003, 04:55 PM	#5
karlosovic Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: December 1, 2002 Location: Newcastle, Australia Age: 47 Posts: 636	all i know is they make that funny 'eeeeeeeeeeeee' sound when they see you. Right before they smash themselves to pieces against a few big guys wearing full plate and packing steel. They're kinda like lemmings I think... got the IQ of a potato __________________ Sunglasses of Coolness +2<br /><br />Cernd: \"It is with great pride and pleasure that I accept this Most Valuable Player award....\"<br />(from the genius of Six of Spades)

03-11-2003, 10:13 AM	#8
Rothrorn Dungeon Master Join Date: January 8, 2003 Location: uk Age: 56 Posts: 69	Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyone going to do a topic on We should Love the Xvarts not Hate Them? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- God I hope not!! __________________ Rothrorn the Wise

03-11-2003, 10:16 AM	#9
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	Only if there's plenty of popular demand. But all this interest is definately a good sign, I think we could try Xvart Integration now. Although personally I am more one for Xvart disintegration... __________________ Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny!

03-02-2003, 05:10 PM	#3
Lemmy Manshoon Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Montgomery, AL Age: 40 Posts: 157	Best I could find on a quick google search: http://www.d20reviews.com/cc/Creatur...rted/xvart.htm Basically, there's not much to them. They're goblin/kobold-like creatures short on intellect, stature, and pretty much everything except making pests out of themselves. In strict gaming terms, they're just kobolds without the annoying ranged attack. No great mystery to 'em. They're just Xfarts. Er, Xvarts. A bigger mystery is when this Cadbury Egg I've been sitting on since last year will hatch. I can't wait to have my own clucking, Cadbury-laying bunny. -Lem

03-11-2003, 10:24 AM	#10
InsaneBane Baaz Draconian Join Date: November 5, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 59 Posts: 724	Maybe it comes from the (very) old nordic word 'svarting' or 'svartning'. I think it was some sort of boogey man the vikings used to scare their little children. It means something like 'the black one' (but why is a Xvart blue then???) and was used for some kind of a (often mental or/and physical degenerated) outcast that lived in the wilderness (they would eat little children if they could catch any). They were only dangerous by night. Scary? [img]smile.gif[/img] Gollum would fit perfectly in that role [img]graemlins/greenbounce.gif[/img] Insane __________________ Ko-founder of the SCFC(TM) Korporation.

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