Is Sage immune to the goblin full name thing or can it be done telepathically?
For a goblin to be enthralled by their name, two conditions must be met:
1 ) The one using their name cannot be a goblin themselves. They must be another species of person, and not a monster.
2 ) The goblin must comprehend their name and the command being given.
Let me explain the second point, because this is where things get tricky...
A deaf goblin who can't hear their name being spoken will not be enthralled by someone speaking their name. However, if the one enthralling them commands them using telepathy, then they can be enthralled.
So yes, goblins can be enthralled telepathically! But only by experienced telepaths. Sage is an experienced telepath herself. Someone as powerful as her could probably block an enemy's spell and maybe even enthrall them.
Here are some other interesting points: Say someone tries to command a goblin, but they do it in a language that goblin doesn't understand. The goblin may comprehend their name, but they don't comprehend the command being given, so in this case it doesn't work.
Commands also may not work if the goblin is severely intoxicated or intellectually disabled, as they might struggle with language comprehension in these states.
Goblins can protect themselves from most commands by wearing high quality earplugs or even damaging their own ears. Historically, many goblins have sacrificed their hearing by sticking sharp objects deep into their ears in order to escape slavery.
Luckily this species excels at mental magics like telepathy, so deaf goblins can quickly learn telepathy to replace their hearing. This allows them to read peoples' thoughts and project their own thoughts into the heads of others, and they can communicate effectively this way.
I imagine Folkvar Kingdom has a large community of deaf goblins who escaped their chains in Evangeline Kingdom.
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