Goblin King’s Court
The Goblin King’s Court is well integrated into the canopy of rooftops that make up the skyways of the district. Rickety structures made to vaguely resemble a pair of castle towers mark the location of Zusgut’s headquarters along the skyline. As the goblins’ diminutive statures put them at a disadvantage against the high water levels, most of the occupants prefer to enter from the rooftop entrance between the two wooden towers.
The court’s efforts to observe and adapt to the strange and new cultural norms of city life have created a political system that is almost a parody of Absalom’s government. Zusgut is the final authority on all decisions for his little kingdom, but his court is filled with an array of goblin advisors from all across Golarion. As Zusgut’s fame spreads and the membership of his Soddenhouse Shankers militia grows, the Goblin King’s Court has exploded with diverse goblin membership. Those with the most incredible tales, powerful spells, or awe-striking armor impress their way into the upper echelon of the court.
The Goblin King’s Court even sells a local delicacy of the goblins’ creation: Brinewater Pickles, a concoction of secondhand, partially spoiled vegetables introduced to a mixture of vinegar, briny water heaved right out of the Little Inner Sea, and a secret ingredient. While affordable, the taste churns most stomachs. The goblins insist that it takes time, and a lot of eaten pickles, to appreciate the depth of flavor.
The foyer of the Goblin King’s Court is subject to the same treatment as the rest of the buildings in the Puddles, and is flooded by the tide daily. The resident goblins use the flooded first floor of their wooden castle and playhouse to set up their pop-up market. The resourceful occupants build their stalls from reclaimed wood that comes in with the daily flooding and sell their goods during low tide, whenever that may occur. While low tide is usually an incredibly unpleasant time for the average Puddles resident, the goblins don’t seem to mind the fishy stench, slimy kelp, and brine residue that clings to the architecture. When the tide comes back in, the goblins let the ocean clean up the day’s work and rebuild it again the next day—the court operates under the mentality that all destroyed things can be built again. The wooden scaffolding that makes up the floors and half floors of the Goblin King’s tottering palace are speedily rebuilt when pyrotechnics from the stage or a tumbling court member destabilizes or outright obliterates part of the structure.
In addition to being Zusgut’s castle, the building is indeed a playhouse and boasts a large stage in which Zusgut organizes plays. The wider goblin community hosts cheap, loud, and witty entertainment that draws in young citizens who don’t mind climbing the rafters to watch the shows. The stage is always open to new performers, but the goblin clientele is downright ruthless in expressing their outrage at a boring performance.
The court’s efforts to observe and adapt to the strange and new cultural norms of city life have created a political system that is almost a parody of Absalom’s government. Zusgut is the final authority on all decisions for his little kingdom, but his court is filled with an array of goblin advisors from all across Golarion. As Zusgut’s fame spreads and the membership of his Soddenhouse Shankers militia grows, the Goblin King’s Court has exploded with diverse goblin membership. Those with the most incredible tales, powerful spells, or awe-striking armor impress their way into the upper echelon of the court.
The Goblin King’s Court even sells a local delicacy of the goblins’ creation: Brinewater Pickles, a concoction of secondhand, partially spoiled vegetables introduced to a mixture of vinegar, briny water heaved right out of the Little Inner Sea, and a secret ingredient. While affordable, the taste churns most stomachs. The goblins insist that it takes time, and a lot of eaten pickles, to appreciate the depth of flavor.
The foyer of the Goblin King’s Court is subject to the same treatment as the rest of the buildings in the Puddles, and is flooded by the tide daily. The resident goblins use the flooded first floor of their wooden castle and playhouse to set up their pop-up market. The resourceful occupants build their stalls from reclaimed wood that comes in with the daily flooding and sell their goods during low tide, whenever that may occur. While low tide is usually an incredibly unpleasant time for the average Puddles resident, the goblins don’t seem to mind the fishy stench, slimy kelp, and brine residue that clings to the architecture. When the tide comes back in, the goblins let the ocean clean up the day’s work and rebuild it again the next day—the court operates under the mentality that all destroyed things can be built again. The wooden scaffolding that makes up the floors and half floors of the Goblin King’s tottering palace are speedily rebuilt when pyrotechnics from the stage or a tumbling court member destabilizes or outright obliterates part of the structure.
In addition to being Zusgut’s castle, the building is indeed a playhouse and boasts a large stage in which Zusgut organizes plays. The wider goblin community hosts cheap, loud, and witty entertainment that draws in young citizens who don’t mind climbing the rafters to watch the shows. The stage is always open to new performers, but the goblin clientele is downright ruthless in expressing their outrage at a boring performance.
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