Oofta
Legend
Dragon is doing some cross-branding with prominent D&D players, and having a bit of fun in the process.
I wouldn't read anything more into it than that.
Yep. If you actually read the article, it's really about the guy behind Despicable me and his history with (and re-introduction to) D&D.
On the other hand that "tickle" power could be pretty brutal.