PSA: DO NOT TRUST VOLOTHAMP GEDDARM, YOUR LIFE MIGHT DEPEND ON IT!

[Heu, Iterum Id Feci]

I have seen People being amused by him, thinking he is just a harmless "Idiot", or even asking for him to be a Companion.
But let me remind you of the following Disclaimer from Volo's Guide to Monsters:

DISCLAIMER: WIZARDS OF THE COAST DOES NOT VOUCH FOR, GUARANTEE, OR PROVIDE ANY PROMISE REGARDING THE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS VOLUME BY VOLOTHAMP GEDDARM. DO NOT TRUST VOLO. DO NOT GO ON QUESTS OFFERED BY VOLO. DO NOT LISTEN TO VOLO. AVOID BEING SEEN WITH HIM FOR RISK OF GUILT BY ASSOCIATION. IF VOLO APPEARS IN YOUR CAMPAIGN, YOUR DM IS UNDOUBTEDLY TRYING TO KILL YOUR CHARACTER IN A MANNER THAT CAN BE BLAMED ON YOUR OWN ACTIONS. THE DM IS PROBABLY TRYING TO DO THAT ANYWAY, BUT WITH VOLO’S APPEARANCE, YOU KNOW FOR SURE. WE’RE NOT CONVINCED THAT ELMINSTER’S COMMENTARY IS ALL THAT TRUSTWORTHY EITHER, BUT HE TURNED US INTO FLUMPHS THE LAST TIME WE MENTIONED HIM IN ONE OF THESE DISCLAIMERS.

So again, stay away as far away from this Individual as you possibly can. Nothing good will ever com from Interactions with Volo or by reading his Books!

[Dionysos]

You just found out about it and his cure, huh? :D

[Heu, Iterum Id Feci]

Originally posted by Dionysos:

You just found out about it and his cure, huh? :D

Nono, I have seen poor fools ask for him to be a companion, so I feel that not everyone knows how dangerous Volo is. So I felt the need to make a Public Service Announcement to warn people. If you have Stories about how dangerous he really is feel free to share them here, so we can warn everybody, and this Lunacy stops.

[Dionysos]

Originally posted by Dαятн Wαfflεmαncεя:

Originally posted by Dionysos:

You just found out about it and his cure, huh? :D

Nono, I have seen poor fools ask for him to be a companion, so I feel that not everyone knows how dangerous Volo is. So I felt the need to make a Public Service Announcement to warn people.

LOL.

I see. This is finally a BG related warning i can agree on. Volo is horrible! And thats why i like him! :D

[Heu, Iterum Id Feci]

Originally posted by Dionysos:

Originally posted by Dαятн Wαfflεmαncεя:

Nono, I have seen poor fools ask for him to be a companion, so I feel that not everyone knows how dangerous Volo is. So I felt the need to make a Public Service Announcement to warn people.

LOL.

I see. This is finally a BG related warning i can agree on. Volo is horrible! And thats why i like him! :D

Oh, I fear even you underestimate the dangers of this individual. I implore you to not spread such things as it was possible to like such an individual. It might lead others down a dark path.

[Foolswalkin]

But that +1 charisma tho.

It’s like Vecna if Vecna was a terrifying moron.

[Heu, Iterum Id Feci]

Originally posted by Foolswalkin:

But that +1 charisma tho.

It’s like Vecna if Vecna was a terrifying moron.

Oh no, another oe falling for his "moron" ploy. I can assure you Volo is anything but a Moron. Would a moron live for over a hundredthirty years and still look that young?
He wrote his first book in the year 1367DR.
You seriously underestimate him, do not take him for a fool, it's all a distraction.

[Kadh2000]

This could be the best thread on the forum. Never did trust that guy.

[seandeven]

Volo....
He is imbalanced tred carefully.
I trusted him to write my exploits across the Chondathan, now why am I on the sword coast?

[RakiaTime]

Ed Greenwood, the creator of The Forgotten Realms and of Volo released a video about him a couple months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQUn1gaIzLE

tldr, dont ♥♥♥♥ with Volo

[MeatGolem]

A myth-weaver. That man has no respect for truth.

[DracoMint]

But he is a funny silly man, he can't be that bad! I'll give him a chance because he entertains me and wants to help me :)

[xposethedarkside]

I love volo. As soon as I get to the druid camp I steal his eye for that charisma boost.

[Heu, Iterum Id Feci]

Originally posted by mindflayerslayer:

A myth-weaver. That man has no respect for truth.

You know, they say Volo once claimed to have wrestled a dragon using nothing but a feather duster and a rubber chicken. I'm not saying it's true, but it does give you an idea of his relationship with the truth.

Originally posted by Maronchan:

Oh... Volo. First time?

Oh, my sweet summer child. Let me regale you with tales of the time Volo convinced a group of adventurers to hunt down a rare, mythical creature, only to discover it was nothing more than a mischievous squirrel with a taste for shiny objects.

Originally posted by DracoMint:

But he is a funny silly man, he can't be that bad! I'll give him a chance because he entertains me and wants to help me :)

Well, be prepared for Volo's version of "help." Next thing you know, he'll have you fighting off a horde of angry chickens in the middle of a tavern. But hey, at least you'll have a "funny" story to tell!

Originally posted by xposethedarkside:

I love volo. As soon as I get to the druid camp I steal his eye for that charisma boost.

Ah, the infamous eye he claims gives him unparalleled charm! But beware, my friend. Rumor has it that Volo's eye is like a cursed artifact from a slapstick comedy. Sure, it might give you a temporary charisma boost, but you'll also find yourself unintentionally attracting a mob of love-struck goblins, infatuated owlbears, and amorous gelatinous cubes. Good luck keeping your sanity intact with that kind of attention!