Nott's backstory hints Eps 1-18

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6 жыл бұрын

All of the hints about Nott's backstory that I could find.
There didn't seem to be any obvious ones in episodes 17-18.
Our little goblin girl has led a very interesting life, and at least a couple of these backstory hints haven't been addressed yet as of episode 19.
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@hobbitbobbitt 5 жыл бұрын

"Uh I know halfling, right?" You sly trickster.

@johnekare8376 5 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly! Very clever to wrap it in a veil of not having learnt his character yet.

@LetTheBodyFall 4 жыл бұрын

Nott: "I am the parent." Liam: *smiles like the sun* Goblin mom yes

@tally9542 5 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie when Nott said "I'm the parent, he's my boy," I cried a bit...

@MegaJufy 5 жыл бұрын

That is still my favorite monologue type segment of the series. Nott basically told them they didn't know anything, and to just shut up and listen for once. Caleb is a lost boy, and Nott is there to guide him to becoming great.

@VenhedisKaffas 4 жыл бұрын

That was so emotional. Also, Liam's expression during that scene is great.

@azurastar3223 3 жыл бұрын

Accept now she has gone on to say "you are the second love of my life." So not mother and son anymore...that comment, looking back doesn't properly express their relationship.

@aaronblack7329 2 жыл бұрын

@@azurastar3223 uh, you can have a second love without being "in love" with that second person. It still is a parent/child relationship. When a mother gives birth, it is at that moment she has another love of her life. At least that's what my girlfriend says

@blueicer101 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronblack7329 Agreed, love is not always romantic. It can be platonic, amongst other things, including motherly. I think Nott was projecting in that scene and throughout, her actual son onto Caleb. But taking everything away, what's actually real is their friendship, which is what I think their love is like. Platonic and Romantic love have differences but there is a large overlap which is why it can be confusing.

@thefakeslimshady8881 4 жыл бұрын

Episode 9 She refuses to go in the water And says “people drown”

@bmsqqq 5 жыл бұрын

"I know Halfling, right?" Sam, you sly sunofabich. "So he can save me" Well damn.

@justanotherwitposter1875 Жыл бұрын

Episode 6 at around the 28 minute mark: context: the party is talking to a halfling whose house burned down in a gnoll attack, Nott specifically is talking to him at this point, he starts to notice she's a goblin. Nott: in halfling "I've also been a victim of a horrible attack" Matt makes him roll persuasion not deception

@naadirbuffy7892 6 жыл бұрын

Nott sounds like one constant voice crack

@Geth-Who 6 жыл бұрын

'He can...change *this*.' Laura and Marisha's faces, at that moment. God.

@stegotops7415 Жыл бұрын

Nott: "I'm trying to send Caleb to the academy!" *Caleb with flashbacks*

@rachelchastain1060 5 жыл бұрын

Liam's face when Nott says Caleb is her her boy.

@ChBrahm 3 жыл бұрын

There was also an episode in which he turns into a halfling girl and says her name is Veth Matt tried so hard to not give nothing away he froze for a moment only being saved by Travis who threw a joke right then

@murderofcrows2039 3 жыл бұрын

What episode was this?? I am still catching up

@tomrijpert646 3 жыл бұрын

@@murderofcrows2039 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqldmdV517S7mo0.html

@gregsteele806 Жыл бұрын

She also uses the names "Bren" and "Otto". Liam freaked out a bit when she called herself Bren.

@simonsmith1455 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this now, after the backstory reveal, is a very different experience. Sam you little shit, "he can change me", "I need his magic to save me", you had this all planned out from the very start

@samnoonan6447 3 жыл бұрын

the way he danced around saying he wasn't a goblin when Molly and Fjord where questioning him was masterful.

@birdbones7869 6 жыл бұрын

Nott wants Caleb to become powerful and cast a polymorph spell on her to make her a halfling girl permanently. That's my guess.

@jhinpotion9230 6 жыл бұрын

And he wants to Wish his parents back to life, or to destroy Trent, both, but yeah.

@rivermichael4357 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like if he gets to 9th level spells Caleb will go for time stop instead, just because of the whole bend time thing.

@Apexx27 6 жыл бұрын

Makes sense because Scanlan had true polymorph and Sam made a pretty big deal out of it when he mentioned using it on Trinket. So it makes sense that Sam would still be thinking about the spell.

@Geth-Who 6 жыл бұрын

He was asking for library info on people who've pushed the boundaries, researched whole new magic applications. He's probably looking to find out who made the most progress on safely rewriting the past.

@Linogewillkillallofy 6 жыл бұрын

yeah duh thats the most obvious shit.

@olivia3890 5 жыл бұрын

this is my favorite thing about sam. outwardly, a narrow minded person would only see comic relief in him and his characters, but each one has something about them that is so tragic and hits so hard. nott breaks my heart :/

@TheShieldsMD 3 жыл бұрын

What about Episode 4, when Caleb takes a bath, and Nott is scared he'll "look different" when he comes out?

@alexanderbyrne9684 Жыл бұрын

That's a crazy thing if true

@microhomebrew 5 жыл бұрын

Additional Hints!!! When Fjord says "I didn't always look like this." Nott asks "WHAT!?!?" and inquires further about it, losing interest only when she realizes Fjord was always a half-orc. (SEASON 2 - EPISODE 11 - TIME 3:04:52) When Matt reveals that there was no use for dynamite in the small farming village of Feldwin. Sam seems to signal to Matt that he said too much by briefly touching the back of his neck, after which Matt immediately (but quickly and non-chalantly) corrects that statement to be the OUTSKIRTS of that village. (SEASON 2 - EPISODE 24 - TIME 23:35)

@somejellykid 4 жыл бұрын

@@oliviawoloshyn5824 Spoilers, but this whole thread is spoilers 😅 Edited to add more space I think it's because her clan doesn't actually come from Felderwin, but from the area around it. Saying that she comes from Felderwin itself hints towards her actual life. It's a super minor thing and I kinda feel like it's a bit of a stretch. Could be a DM slip, but that's a really good catch.

@matthewesslemont5998 6 жыл бұрын

Nott is already pretty maternal but I'm thinking she is already a mother -she mentioned she's of child bearing age when asked how old she is -sent back alot of sellable/scrapable materials to a location/person he couldn't say out loud but Matt knew I think Sam's also a guy who'd like the parallel of scanlan the guy who was an adventurer who became a parent and nott a patent who became an adventurer

@Gray963 6 жыл бұрын

Good call. I think you're right.

@jbonzmcgee 6 жыл бұрын

Thats a fun idea.

@claudiat.1654 6 жыл бұрын

very good call! I'll be watching out for this

@parlongs 6 жыл бұрын

I just had a thought watching the video and reading your comment. I'm wondering if Nott's clan either killed a halfling family or destroyed a town of halflings and she found a small child she decided to take care of out of guilt. She mentions how much she hates her own kind. I' assuming their is some inciting incident that relates to her maternal instincts. Maybe she saw the damage her clan could do and decided to try and do the right thing. However this is all assumptions and hearsay so I wouldn't be surprised if I was totally wrong.

@zaneadleyismail7508 5 жыл бұрын

Nice idea,Zachary Snowden.The baby theory is definitely supported by the baby bottles,the ball bearings which might actually be toys,and perhaos the other stuff are to be sold by the baby's current caretaker.That is the mostly likely reason for her wanting to be a hafling,so she can be the baby's new mother.Aww,how sweet

@songbird3984 5 жыл бұрын

Bro with episode 48 being such a bombshell reading these comments are wild

@BlunderMunchkin 5 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that some people figured it out eight months ago.

@camiblack1 4 жыл бұрын

I mean, how many have missed Nott's reaction to being dunked?

@johnekare8376 5 жыл бұрын

“Like on a scale of 1-20.” And you see Mat cracking up at the embedded joke. Edit: and then Travis and Marisha catching on.

@owendaulton9316 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a reference to a d20 or am I missing something?

@namegone8035 3 жыл бұрын

@@owendaulton9316 levels I'm guessing

@IsaHawkeye 3 жыл бұрын

@@owendaulton9316 you probably know it by now, but the atributes on character sheets : Streght, dexterety, wisdom, inteligence, charisma, and constitution, are leveled up from 1 to 20, depending on the number the bonus of that hability will change. With an 10, you're neutral, you have +0 on the habilities that require so atribute.

@DapperDanLovesYou Жыл бұрын

@@owendaulton9316 in DND, levels go from 1-20. The higher the level, the more powerful feats and spells your character has access to

@actually_a_catt 4 жыл бұрын

"How strong are you on a scale of 1 to 20?" Lmfaoo

@postmodernbagel7430 5 жыл бұрын

*laughs after watching episode 48*

@davkrnk 5 жыл бұрын

cries after watching episode 48

@missingno9 5 жыл бұрын

*and then cries*

@demoneon9527 4 жыл бұрын

*cries because I watched a spoiler video a while back when I was around episode 2 and now everything Nott does is heartbreaking*

@b4n4n14 4 жыл бұрын

**Cries after watching episode 57**

@Fionor01 5 жыл бұрын

Smirk on Matt's face, tho. Now, when we know much more, it makes perfect sense.

@thefinalfrontear Жыл бұрын

the whole scene where nott is charmed by molly lives rent free in damn my head. “and i need him to be” and “no… no, you can’t” are so chilling.

@Sparkle5fanboy 5 жыл бұрын

Knott had a Child with that Halfling man and is a mother THAT'S why she's sending things to that address, to support her child. And because she can't be with her (presumably Halfing) child she has imprinted on Caleb who needs a maternal figure. Oh Gods, i'm starting to tear up as I type this

@paulodavi9166 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really good theory.

@GeekOfArabia 5 жыл бұрын

SPOILER: . . . . . . . . . . . You're not wrong

@actually_a_catt 4 жыл бұрын

Factual

@thefinalfrontear 3 жыл бұрын

Hey this was my first theory too! Technically we were right

@bellamysmiles 4 жыл бұрын

Liams smile when nott says “he’s my boy” 😭

@Avonus 5 жыл бұрын

episode 1, beau: "i say good morning in halfling" (to nott). Sam's pause, that "um", that glance at Matt... "I know halfling, right? Yes" - and the look on Matt's face as well. omfg.

@bakerstintheTARDIS 5 жыл бұрын

oh my god i never noticed she said brass baby bottles in that last clip, holy shit, i feel "mama nott is an actual mother" theory in this chilis tonight

@nathankerr393 5 жыл бұрын

"I know Halfling, right?"

@gab3963 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Kerr Lmao he could have just looked at his languages

@jellybeaver2651 5 жыл бұрын

nott: but **I** am the parent. liam: :D

@MinecraftTNT64 5 жыл бұрын

Who's back here after recent events? . . . . AWWWWWWHWHWHWWHWHWHWHWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!

@katherine6446 5 жыл бұрын

rewatching after the recent episode,, aAAAAA IT H U RTS eVERYTHING MAKES SENSE NOW sam ripped my heart out of my chest and i thank him for it

@moreconstantthanthegods298 5 жыл бұрын

AmishRiot it makes a lot of sense. She even asked if he got the package. Small children like buttons and shiny things. Don’t forget, that there is no Toys‘R‘us in that Lore. Children tend to play with everything and the buttons are the best, Nott could get. Also they are pretty precious, at least her husband could sell them. Another point is, that Nott is becoming more and more goblin which terrifies her. She’s afraid to forget her past more and more. So yeah, considering all those things, it makes perfect sense.

@maximdanyluk6831 5 жыл бұрын

@AmishRiot well he mentioned that nott was a collector of bits and bobs before she turned into a goblin so it might have just been a throwback to when she was a halfling with the collections.

@TiliaCordata 5 жыл бұрын

After episode 48 this is even more meaningful. And the parent speech is all the more heartbreaking.

@paulodavi9166 5 жыл бұрын

"He's my boy"... Damn, them feels..god bless you, Sam.

@mathybrain8 5 жыл бұрын

Fjord has the potential to help Nott in the exact same way as Caleb, being that both of their classes' spell lists include True Polymorph.

@noble5856 5 жыл бұрын

could not learn it herself, because of the arcan trickster subclass or do the spell levels not go that far?

@MaDmOnStErQr 5 жыл бұрын

Ghobi Echo for arcane tricksters, they only go as far as 1or 2 level 5 spells. Maybe.

@g80gzt 3 жыл бұрын

@@noble5856 AT caps off at 5th level spells. Even warlocks cap at 5th level, getting mystic arcanum, and I don't think he'd take True Poly for his 9th level arcanum.

@maxinesenior596 8 ай бұрын

@@g80gzt4th level actually

@Vandalgrunt 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe nott WAS a halfling girl and was cursed to be a goblin, found sanctuary with a goblin tribe but things didn’t go well there, hence why she doesn’t care about them, and fled and got sent to jail where she met Caleb who could possibly break the curse on her.

@Vandalgrunt 5 жыл бұрын

CALLED IT!

@petersenior5432 4 жыл бұрын

@@Vandalgrunt Except for the part about going to a tribe but it didn't go well. The last time she was anywhere near a goblin tribe was the moment she was cursed. It didn't go well before she even became a goblin.

@thegrimcritic5494 5 жыл бұрын

Can we just give Sam Regal an Emmy, please?

@rienparhan7346 5 жыл бұрын

Another one???

@MrLung1991 5 жыл бұрын

Didnt he already win lile 3 ?

@nekoali2 6 жыл бұрын

Nott is the best goblin mom. :)

@lauravturner 6 жыл бұрын

Sam is an incredible actor.

@ahtikai 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for that moment for Nott's alcoholism turns out to be the result of something that comes with an extra dose of feels

@Jonic_P 3 жыл бұрын

CHRIST... Nott's "He's my boy" speech gets me teary eyed every time T___T

@peteralexandergraae2830 Жыл бұрын

Matt: you are charmed by mollymawk Sam: what does that mean? Me: okay, I know this is hard, but try to imagine. You are drinking a lovepotion and look at tallison

@Wicca_P 2 жыл бұрын

someone else pointed out in another video, the episode Nott and Caleb go take a bath she freaks out and says something along the lines of him going underwater and coming up different.

@georgegideon3788 3 жыл бұрын

Liams face when nott turned into halfling and sat at the cafe

@petermoore6350 Жыл бұрын

Liam’s smile at “I am the parent” gives me life

@cricket98741 2 жыл бұрын

Also in the very first episode when Sam is describing the mask Nott wears, he literally says ‘with her hood up and mask on she could maybe pass as a halfing girl’

@CraveAHaven 6 жыл бұрын

Omg I completely forgot about Nott's mail

@sage10000 4 жыл бұрын

@AmishRiot I think it's cause it's easy to scrap or resell or it's for clothes, or just to throw other players off

@nauticalusbear1370 5 жыл бұрын

Wait did Nott use to be a halflling and wants Caleb to change her back so she can see her child.

@roomyghosted 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is a solid theory. She sent a baby bottle, two bracelets, the brass doorknob and money. (I know she sent other things) The money could be for a supposed parental figure who is taking care of the baby and the rest is for said baby.

@grantdixson1442 5 жыл бұрын

Called it

@funkyfresh9776 5 жыл бұрын

well, dead smack in the forehead for that one, aren't ya?

@pierluigidipietro8097 5 жыл бұрын

bullseye

@cutlery9831 3 жыл бұрын

SPOILERS

@rachelporter-chastain6067 5 жыл бұрын

I just love Nott with all my heart.

@charlie9644 5 жыл бұрын

"He is MY boy!" I fucking cried. what a good mom.

@carrie1939 6 жыл бұрын

Matt's face at 4:00 is so representative of what it must be like for him to watch it all unfurl

@Gryphon2026 5 жыл бұрын

Insight check on everything Nott said. DM: okay roll for insight. ... . ..................... ............................ ........................... ........................... Natural 20!

@ultimateventus712 5 жыл бұрын

Nott wants to be True Polymorphed into a halfling

@JordanKennedy 6 жыл бұрын

It's been really cool see Sam play Nott as I started playing my own Goblin character around the time season 2 started. I've been playing as someone who wants to lift all the goblinoid races up from evil (as a Redemption Paladín, go figure) and is trying to find and restore the old Goblin ways before Magubliyet took over. I've enjoyed seeing Sam play a Goblin PC who seems to hate themselves for being a Goblin (as well as the regret for what happened in Felderwind(sp?)).

@Tabnito 5 жыл бұрын

Watch out for spoilers. Even though this is episode 1-18, some people for some reason completely spill everything. Look out.

@DryBonz1 3 жыл бұрын

10:35 Matt's restrained smile is so heartwarming

@TimeturnerJ 4 жыл бұрын

One episode more and he would have literally name-dropped Veth. :'D

@feedmechipotle1120 4 жыл бұрын

8:16 look at Liams face 'That's my husband!!!'

@LadyLier17 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Nott nods (pun?) but also all the others backstory can creep in their faces!! And OMG CALEB

@paulah.4151 6 жыл бұрын

I was literally searching this in the morning, thank youu. :D

@michaelnagel2205 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for compiling and posting this.

@hak1111111 2 жыл бұрын

"How strong are you from 1 to 20?" is the cutest metagaming i've ever seen lol

@kaneo1 3 жыл бұрын

During the Ep 11 Zemnian Nights charmed discussion, Matt is watching Sam So Closely to see how much he's going to say so early on!

@kapteenikosmos 5 жыл бұрын

4:33 sam "no you cant" and that look at taliesin was right :D

@artygunnar 5 жыл бұрын

Too soon

@Explosive_Pineapple4124 2 жыл бұрын

Looking back, no doubt that Sam is a master at his craft. Amazing story with so many hints. Great job Sam, Nott/Veth was a badass character to watch.

@feedmechipotle1120 4 жыл бұрын

Liams big smile when Sam is talking about Nott and Calebs relationship😍😍

@PracticalReformation 4 жыл бұрын

Whoah, the look in Sam’s face when Nott says “No, no you can’t”. Shivers.

@PrettyGuardian 3 жыл бұрын

Sam's acting was incredible and all of the pieces of what made Nott who she was started falling into place.

@hokutoulrik7345 2 жыл бұрын

Matt's poker face is amazing during these slow reveal moments of backstory reveal.

@sammiehopkins9408 6 жыл бұрын

okay, I don't want to be yelled at, and I might just be too naïve to hear what you guys are... but I don't think Nott is talking about her gender when she is referring to her body. she is referring to the goblin part. it kinda seems like people are reading it as she not comfortable with her woman-Ness (such eloquent, many wow), but I think she's just talking about being an actual goblin

@sandssavvy 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think they believe Nott wants to be a boy. They are just saying it seems similar to how some trans people feel about their bodies. This is because Nott is experiencing body dysmorphia.

@sammiehopkins9408 6 жыл бұрын

+sandssavvy ah, okay

@jime7001 5 жыл бұрын

People thought she wasn't referring to her goblinhood? I had assumed she wants him to True Polymorph her into a Halfling

@lucypeace6132 5 жыл бұрын

Trans people suffer from body dysmorphia. The idea of alienation from the body they are in, like it doesn't look how they feel it should look. Nott is experiencing the same thing and so has become loved by people with this condition. They feel represented.

@MegaJufy 5 жыл бұрын

@@lucypeace6132 Matt Mercer has talked about having those feelings too. It's a deep subject that most people don't even want to address. They'd rather just bury the feelings and keep it to themselves, so for Sam (and Nott) to speak semi-openly about it is great. I hope Nott finds somewhere to be happy with who he is. And maybe Nott coming to grips with those feelings will help Caleb through his issues as well.

@Kalibby22 5 жыл бұрын

im up to the beginning of episode 46 and i honestly cant wait for her story

@gabrielwidnef6633 5 жыл бұрын

The Goblin is the most human character and i'm so proud of it

@Bolshoi333 5 жыл бұрын

Mama Nott is best Nott

@cattysis7067 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this after her back story drop is crazy

@JoeQvajangel 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that backstory drop.

@hellkitten94 5 жыл бұрын

Momma Nott is best mom!!!

@Orumid 5 жыл бұрын

dont forget about episode 47 the second seal watch from 3:31:20 nott asks caleb how good he is at changing one thing into another its a sneaky one for sure

@jonathanflanagan1504 3 жыл бұрын

Nott, The Brave is an anagram for Veth Brenato.

@grantdixson1442 5 жыл бұрын

It was all there all along!

@cait812 3 жыл бұрын

I love the constant wtf from everyone during the charm person scene

@pierrehurley 5 жыл бұрын

Man it all makes sense now lol. Still a few things left to figure out though

@adamushu 5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit the newest episode

@ciaradonegan1607 5 жыл бұрын

“I know halfling, right?” Sam, you sly son of a bitch...

@JadeReloaded 5 жыл бұрын

This needs a sequel.

@brycevo 4 жыл бұрын

I love Nott. Their story is amazing

@poofballoon 5 жыл бұрын

She's such a mother.

@haddongooch4702 5 жыл бұрын

How fucking dare you

@briarlevert 5 жыл бұрын

Back after episode 49 😄😄

@HereForEvermore 5 жыл бұрын

rewatching this after episode 48...

@misternobody4535 6 жыл бұрын

For all who already know Nott's backstory--- 2:08 Is the male Halfling's name she befriended back at the clan.

@misternobody4535 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure in a newer episode it was revealed this wasn't his name XD

@lostdmg7511 6 жыл бұрын

Yeza was his name.

@rachelporter-chastain6067 5 жыл бұрын

Samuel Andersen The halfling man from before.

@nicolasachille4371 3 жыл бұрын

@@rachelporter-chastain6067 Jester: was he special?😊

@brianjacket 5 жыл бұрын

Knowing what I know now...

@ClaritySeries 5 жыл бұрын

Any idea of what song starts to play at 0:45 ? Found it myself, Ruins of Bone Hill

@ChrundleKelly 6 жыл бұрын

I wish Nott being a goblin wasnt revealed so early. I wish they wouldve waited a bit and dropped the bombshell later on.

@jhinpotion9230 6 жыл бұрын

It's kind of obvious past a first glance, though. The point of the porcelain half-mask and the hood (and the bandages) is to just conceal her when she's out and about and people aren't looking directly at her.

@ChrundleKelly 6 жыл бұрын

Jhin Potion what im saying is, i wish they went a different direction in regards to her being a goblin.

@realmofdoors9605 5 жыл бұрын

It's pretty obvious

@macaroon7068 4 жыл бұрын

I’m all caught up and slightly confused about 2:20 was it ever revealed who Dolan was? I know the Dolan they meet isn’t the one she knew so now I’m curious

@scouttyra 4 жыл бұрын

In the darrington brigade oneshot there's a NPC named Doolan Tversky

@thefinalfrontear 3 жыл бұрын

Doolan Tversky is the Archmage of Dysology for the Cerberus Assembly

@RoboTea 3 жыл бұрын

I assume he was thinking of Dolan Dark.

@TheArtistLuna 3 жыл бұрын

HES MY BOY

@cutiegal231 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna join one of these campaign groups 😂 y'all make it so much fun but i doubt there's anyone in my area that plays I only know a little from my sister but she's 3-4 hours away 😂😂 someone please teach me the ways I so want to get into this hobby