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== Plot Summary == | == Plot Summary == | ||
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=== Raid on Terwhane === | === Raid on Terwhane === | ||
In 3850, [[Grogger Split-Tooth]] is a [[goblin]] scout of the [[Red Claw Tribe]] who has been sent with [[Klup]] to scout the [[human]] settlement of [[Terwhane]]. After killing a stag which ran out of [[Whane's Weald]] which they were hiding in, Grogger tricked [[Klup]] into capturing back their [[mawbeasts]] who had gone after the stag. Kulp successfully manages to attach leads back on the mawbeast and things were going well, frustrated Grogger fires an arrow into Klup's neck killing him and causing the mawbeasts to devour him. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], who had hoped he avoided detection by the [[humans]] at [[Terwhane]], returned back to the [[Red Claw Tribe|Red Claw Tribe's]] cave and reported back to their leader, [[Bung]]. After advising of the fate of [[Klup]] and the defences of [[Terwhane]], [[Bung]] ordered an attack upon the village and forced Grogger to lead the left flank of their forces. | In 3850, [[Grogger Split-Tooth]] is a [[goblin]] scout of the [[Red Claw Tribe]] who has been sent with [[Klup]] to scout the [[human]] settlement of [[Terwhane]]. After killing a stag which ran out of [[Whane's Weald]] which they were hiding in, Grogger tricked [[Klup]] into capturing back their [[mawbeasts]] who had gone after the stag. Kulp successfully manages to attach leads back on the mawbeast and things were going well, frustrated Grogger fires an arrow into Klup's neck killing him and causing the mawbeasts to devour him. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], who had hoped he avoided detection by the [[humans]] at [[Terwhane]], returned back to the [[Red Claw Tribe|Red Claw Tribe's]] cave and reported back to their leader, [[Bung]]. After advising of the fate of [[Klup]] and the defences of [[Terwhane]], [[Bung]] ordered an attack upon the village and forced Grogger to lead the left flank of their forces. | ||
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A few days later, the [[Red Claw Tribe]] [[Raid of Terwhane|raided Terwhane]] which initially started in favour of the [[humans]] with [[Brynn]] correctly predicting the [[goblins]] battleplan and prepared strong defences including hidden spikes to take out the charging [[Fleabag Rider Sniffs|fleabags]]. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], seeing this, hatched a plan quickly to send a group of [[Fleabag Rider Sniffs|fleabags]] around the village to catch the defenders from the rear. This worked, turning the battle to the [[goblins]] favour and killing [[Brynn]] along with other villagers (such as [[Lucille]] and presumably [[Tam]] and [[Anton]]), ultimately defeating the defending forces. | A few days later, the [[Red Claw Tribe]] [[Raid of Terwhane|raided Terwhane]] which initially started in favour of the [[humans]] with [[Brynn]] correctly predicting the [[goblins]] battleplan and prepared strong defences including hidden spikes to take out the charging [[Fleabag Rider Sniffs|fleabags]]. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], seeing this, hatched a plan quickly to send a group of [[Fleabag Rider Sniffs|fleabags]] around the village to catch the defenders from the rear. This worked, turning the battle to the [[goblins]] favour and killing [[Brynn]] along with other villagers (such as [[Lucille]] and presumably [[Tam]] and [[Anton]]), ultimately defeating the defending forces. | ||
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=== Quest to Rescue Kackle Flashzap === | === Quest to Rescue Kackle Flashzap === | ||
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After the battle, [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] roamed the streets of [[Terwhane]] and enjoying the chaos around him. One of [[Bung]]'s messages advised that Bung wanted to speak with him at [[Brynn's Hut|Brynn's old home]]. Bung, with [[Ug]] and [[Og]] on their side of the bed he was resting on, order Grogger to capture a wiz,[[Kackle Flashzap]], who he had recently learnt had been captured by a group of Salamanders led by [[Furna|Captain Furna]]. Along with Grogger, [[Gritter Fingernipper]] and [[Klunk Blackclaw]] were to accompany him along with Ug. | After the battle, [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] roamed the streets of [[Terwhane]] and enjoying the chaos around him. One of [[Bung]]'s messages advised that Bung wanted to speak with him at [[Brynn's Hut|Brynn's old home]]. Bung, with [[Ug]] and [[Og]] on their side of the bed he was resting on, order Grogger to capture a wiz,[[Kackle Flashzap]], who he had recently learnt had been captured by a group of Salamanders led by [[Furna|Captain Furna]]. Along with Grogger, [[Gritter Fingernipper]] and [[Klunk Blackclaw]] were to accompany him along with Ug. | ||
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After a few days, [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]] and [[Ug]] caught up to the [[Salamander]] crew. Grogger crept up to the crew's campsite and spotted [[Kackle Flashzap|Kackle]]. As he was trying to work out how to distact the crew away, a nearby explosion caught the attention of the salamanders and they quickly ran towards it, leaving only [[Berusk]] to keep guard. Berusk accidently fell asleep and Grogger begun to free Kackle, which woke Berusk up. Kackle frantically cast a couple of spells, knocking Berusk out. Grogger and Kackle were able to escape before the crew returned to the campsite. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] returned to [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]] and [[Ug]] with Kackle and Kackle directed them to an nearby cave to hide from the salamanders which they correctly assumed were chasing after [[Hr'zak]] finding their trail. On their way through the forest, [[Furna|Furna's]] crew began hacking away at the trees to attempt to clear their path. This disturbed some sleeping [[Gladewalkers]], resulting in [[Krat’lk]], [[Ralz]] and [[Tulsk]] getting killed. | After a few days, [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]] and [[Ug]] caught up to the [[Salamander]] crew. Grogger crept up to the crew's campsite and spotted [[Kackle Flashzap|Kackle]]. As he was trying to work out how to distact the crew away, a nearby explosion caught the attention of the salamanders and they quickly ran towards it, leaving only [[Berusk]] to keep guard. Berusk accidently fell asleep and Grogger begun to free Kackle, which woke Berusk up. Kackle frantically cast a couple of spells, knocking Berusk out. Grogger and Kackle were able to escape before the crew returned to the campsite. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] returned to [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]] and [[Ug]] with Kackle and Kackle directed them to an nearby cave to hide from the salamanders which they correctly assumed were chasing after [[Hr'zak]] finding their trail. On their way through the forest, [[Furna|Furna's]] crew began hacking away at the trees to attempt to clear their path. This disturbed some sleeping [[Gladewalkers]], resulting in [[Krat’lk]], [[Ralz]] and [[Tulsk]] getting killed. | ||
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=== Meeting Magwa Howlclaw and Jo'os === | === Meeting Magwa Howlclaw and Jo'os === | ||
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[[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]], [[Ug]] and [[Kackle Flashzap|Kackle]] arrived at the cave, which Kackle had been using as his home before he was captured. After learning that Kackle had killed his previous tribe, Grogger demanded the wiz show he was in control of this magic and he wasnt a threat. Kackle began creating a magic brew to see the future and Gritter, Klunk and Ug moved outside just in case it went wrong. Grogger drunk the brew and saw his future which included a might goblin army, a forest in flames and most importantly Grogger as a Goblin King. | [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]], [[Ug]] and [[Kackle Flashzap|Kackle]] arrived at the cave, which Kackle had been using as his home before he was captured. After learning that Kackle had killed his previous tribe, Grogger demanded the wiz show he was in control of this magic and he wasnt a threat. Kackle began creating a magic brew to see the future and Gritter, Klunk and Ug moved outside just in case it went wrong. Grogger drunk the brew and saw his future which included a might goblin army, a forest in flames and most importantly Grogger as a Goblin King. | ||
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[[Furna|Furna's]] crew arrived during the day at the fort. Furna, [[Shalesh]], [[Berusk]] and [[Hr'zak]] proceeded into the cave in hope to catch the goblins by surprise. Furna ordered Shalesh to kill the [[mawbeasts]] as they past by them and slowly made their way into the hold. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], who was unable to sleep due to [[Ug|Ug's]] snoring, spotting the approaching salamanders and alerted the rest of the goblins, breaking out in a fight. This fight also woke up [[Magwa Howlclaw]] and [[Jo'os]] who were in their quarters, and using the power of Magwa's magical prod, Magwa killed Hr'zak and the goblins retreated into a nearby toliet. The goblins escaped down the sewer and Klunk left a bomb behind to cover their escape, Furna realised this too late and the explosion partially collapsed the hold on top of the crew and were unable to follow them down. | [[Furna|Furna's]] crew arrived during the day at the fort. Furna, [[Shalesh]], [[Berusk]] and [[Hr'zak]] proceeded into the cave in hope to catch the goblins by surprise. Furna ordered Shalesh to kill the [[mawbeasts]] as they past by them and slowly made their way into the hold. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], who was unable to sleep due to [[Ug|Ug's]] snoring, spotting the approaching salamanders and alerted the rest of the goblins, breaking out in a fight. This fight also woke up [[Magwa Howlclaw]] and [[Jo'os]] who were in their quarters, and using the power of Magwa's magical prod, Magwa killed Hr'zak and the goblins retreated into a nearby toliet. The goblins escaped down the sewer and Klunk left a bomb behind to cover their escape, Furna realised this too late and the explosion partially collapsed the hold on top of the crew and were unable to follow them down. | ||
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=== Finding the Underminers === | === Finding the Underminers === | ||
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While moving through the sewers, [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] managed to convince [[Magwa Howlclaw|Magwa]] of this visions and Magwa suggested a group of [[goblins]], [[underminers]], that could make these visions a reality. Hours later, the goblins emerged into Death Hand's Pass and began to head towards the underminer's tunnels which Magwa knew as he was once captured by them. [[Furna|Furna's]] crew, who were recovering from their fight, had a map of the hold and saw that the exit of the sewers led to Death Hand's Pass and began their trek towards it. | While moving through the sewers, [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] managed to convince [[Magwa Howlclaw|Magwa]] of this visions and Magwa suggested a group of [[goblins]], [[underminers]], that could make these visions a reality. Hours later, the goblins emerged into Death Hand's Pass and began to head towards the underminer's tunnels which Magwa knew as he was once captured by them. [[Furna|Furna's]] crew, who were recovering from their fight, had a map of the hold and saw that the exit of the sewers led to Death Hand's Pass and began their trek towards it. | ||
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[[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] and the rest of his party were brought to a large chamber that contained [[Grukhar Rockcrusher|Grukhar's]] throne and locked into cages.Grukhar pulled a lever to reveal a large pit. Forced to choose someone to be "tested through a feat of strengh", Grogger chose [[Ug]] who was thrown into the pit to face off against [[Grum]], a [[Deep Cavern Troll]]. Ug was not doing well against Grum but Grogger managed to free himself and jumped down to assist Ug. Using the influence of the dagger that he found while fighting the zombies earlier (hinted to be from the Abyss) Grogger managed to kill Grum. Grogger managed to use this as leverage to cause the underminers to turn on Grukhar and order her to be locked up after it was revealed she was stashing food in secret away from the rest of the Underminers. | [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]] and the rest of his party were brought to a large chamber that contained [[Grukhar Rockcrusher|Grukhar's]] throne and locked into cages.Grukhar pulled a lever to reveal a large pit. Forced to choose someone to be "tested through a feat of strengh", Grogger chose [[Ug]] who was thrown into the pit to face off against [[Grum]], a [[Deep Cavern Troll]]. Ug was not doing well against Grum but Grogger managed to free himself and jumped down to assist Ug. Using the influence of the dagger that he found while fighting the zombies earlier (hinted to be from the Abyss) Grogger managed to kill Grum. Grogger managed to use this as leverage to cause the underminers to turn on Grukhar and order her to be locked up after it was revealed she was stashing food in secret away from the rest of the Underminers. | ||
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=== Escaping the Underground === | === Escaping the Underground === | ||
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Meanwhile, Rowan newly formed militia and Furna's crew moved into the tunnels, thanks to [[Nian]] advising of the entrance to it. Grogger dreams of the salamanders killing them while they slept and awoke suddenly. He told the advised the underminers and his group of this, causing some underminers to flee in all directions down the tunnels however a large amount stayed. Grukhar advised of a way to escape out through the pit where [[Grum]] was and they made their way through it. Eventually they came upon an underground river with three barges roped up. They all got on however the weight and chaos of one of the barges caused it to sink, leaving the other two to float out into the open. | Meanwhile, Rowan newly formed militia and Furna's crew moved into the tunnels, thanks to [[Nian]] advising of the entrance to it. Grogger dreams of the salamanders killing them while they slept and awoke suddenly. He told the advised the underminers and his group of this, causing some underminers to flee in all directions down the tunnels however a large amount stayed. Grukhar advised of a way to escape out through the pit where [[Grum]] was and they made their way through it. Eventually they came upon an underground river with three barges roped up. They all got on however the weight and chaos of one of the barges caused it to sink, leaving the other two to float out into the open. | ||
The Salamanders and the Humans arrive at the large chamber with the pit and began searching for clues as they can see it has been recently occupied. One of the humans, Aeron, found a treasure trove of stolen valuables which was enough for the humans to buy defences against future raids and enough for the salamanders to get multiple ships back to The Three Kings. Furna, fueled by vengence, refused to give up causing Rosha to refuse and demand Furna to step down as captain. Rosha and Furna fought, and Furna came on top, knocking Rosha to the floor. Furna made him promise to get the rest of the crew home and to not kill the humans, after threatening to do so earlier. Rosha agreed and Furna jumped down the pit to follow the trail of the goblins. Igne, Rowan and Berusk choose to follow along with her. | The Salamanders and the Humans arrive at the large chamber with the pit and began searching for clues as they can see it has been recently occupied. One of the humans, Aeron, found a treasure trove of stolen valuables which was enough for the humans to buy defences against future raids and enough for the salamanders to get multiple ships back to The Three Kings. Furna, fueled by vengence, refused to give up causing Rosha to refuse and demand Furna to step down as captain. Rosha and Furna fought, and Furna came on top, knocking Rosha to the floor. Furna made him promise to get the rest of the crew home and to not kill the humans, after threatening to do so earlier. Rosha agreed and Furna jumped down the pit to follow the trail of the goblins. Igne, Rowan and Berusk choose to follow along with her. | ||
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=== The Bodjits === | === The Bodjits === | ||
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After sometime, Furna and the group come upon the underground river and spot the wreckage of the third barge. They begin to follow the river down and come across some Ratkin, quickly disposing of them. Meanwhile, as Grogger and the goblins sail down the river, [[Magwa Howlclaw|Magwa]] advises a group of goblins that might be able to help with Grogger ambitions, the Bodjits. Grogger agrees to find them and a short while later, they make landfall. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], [[Grukhar Rockcrusher|Grukhar]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]], [[Kackle Flashzap|Kackle]],Magwa, [[Jo'os]], and [[Ug]] begin their journey to the Bodjits however [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]] and the rest of the underminers stayed back to fortify their position. | After sometime, Furna and the group come upon the underground river and spot the wreckage of the third barge. They begin to follow the river down and come across some Ratkin, quickly disposing of them. Meanwhile, as Grogger and the goblins sail down the river, [[Magwa Howlclaw|Magwa]] advises a group of goblins that might be able to help with Grogger ambitions, the Bodjits. Grogger agrees to find them and a short while later, they make landfall. [[Grogger Split-Tooth|Grogger]], [[Grukhar Rockcrusher|Grukhar]], [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]], [[Kackle Flashzap|Kackle]],Magwa, [[Jo'os]], and [[Ug]] begin their journey to the Bodjits however [[Gritter Fingernipper|Gritter]] and the rest of the underminers stayed back to fortify their position. | ||
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Grogger was on the backfoot by Furna and attempted to reach for the prod that had fallen close to him. Rowan ran towards Furna to warn her however it was too late. Grogger fired a lightning bolt through Furna, killing her and Rowan was captured. | Grogger was on the backfoot by Furna and attempted to reach for the prod that had fallen close to him. Rowan ran towards Furna to warn her however it was too late. Grogger fired a lightning bolt through Furna, killing her and Rowan was captured. | ||
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=== Aftermath === | === Aftermath === | ||
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[[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]] had crash landed and had died (along with missing some limbs). [[Ug]] captured [[Igne]] shortly after and was locked up with [[Rowan Bossesus|Rowan]]. After a quick debate, Rowan was taken by Grogger and Igne was left to be killed by Gritter and [[Grukhar Rockcrusher|Grukhar]]. | [[Klunk Blackclaw|Klunk]] had crash landed and had died (along with missing some limbs). [[Ug]] captured [[Igne]] shortly after and was locked up with [[Rowan Bossesus|Rowan]]. After a quick debate, Rowan was taken by Grogger and Igne was left to be killed by Gritter and [[Grukhar Rockcrusher|Grukhar]]. | ||
Rowan was tortured so he wouldnt forget Grogger's name while more and more goblins arrived at the [[Bodjits]] settlement. | Rowan was tortured so he wouldnt forget Grogger's name while more and more goblins arrived at the [[Bodjits]] settlement. | ||
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=== Epilogue === | === Epilogue === | ||
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Days later, [[Tompkins]] found Rowan beaten and broken on the outskirts of the city. [[Captain Dwight]] ordered Rowan to be thrown in a jail cell to be dealt with later only for Rowan to grab Captain Dwight "King Grogger is coming, and he will kill us all" | Days later, [[Tompkins]] found Rowan beaten and broken on the outskirts of the city. [[Captain Dwight]] ordered Rowan to be thrown in a jail cell to be dealt with later only for Rowan to grab Captain Dwight "King Grogger is coming, and he will kill us all" | ||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
Revision as of 02:50, 3 April 2025
Ascent of the Goblin King by Rob Burman is a book in the Tales of Pannithor line of novels.
It depicts Grogger Split-tooth rise to power and how he achieved it.
About
Grogger Split-tooth is a goblin with ambition. Big ambitions! After a mysterious vision shows that Grogger could become the king of all goblins, he sets out on a perilous quest to become the supreme ruler of all Pannithor’s greenskins. There’s just one problem: only he believes the vision!
First though, he needs to rescue a goblin wizard that’s being held captive by a group of salamander corsairs. These man-sized, lizard-like creatures aren’t going to give up the wizard without a fight, which means Grogger’s going to need all the help he can get.
Unfortunately for him, he’s joined by a goblin with a love for high explosives, a troll that wants to kill him, and a beast handler who is ready to stab him in the back; Grogger’s journey to becoming king isn’t going to be an easy one.
