What exactly is the point of the Philosopher?

By Supertoe, in Talisman

I love the philosopher. But I like Stompy too, so there's that.

Who is Stompy?

I love the philosopher. But I like Stompy too, so there's that.

Who is Stompy?

The pet elephant. You land on cards you don't like and stomp them into oblivion.

I love the philosopher. But I like Stompy too, so there's that.

Who is Stompy?

The pet elephant. You land on cards you don't like and stomp them into oblivion.

I thought you were referring to a character you nicknamed stompy... lol