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During the Age of Creation, [[Goblins|Goblyns]], as a race, were at the peak of perfection. They were what are now referred to as "True Goblyns". Stronger, faster, with sharper wits and even sharper blades. They were the fiercest of all the races the various gods had borne. [[Melashekhaad]] was pleased with his creation, and so he bestowed upon them his blessing: an immortal soul. When a Goblyn died, their soul would travel to the frozen Underworld, and be reborn to fight again. This meant a Goblyn was truly unstoppable in battle, because he had no fear of death.<br> | During the Age of Creation, [[Goblins|Goblyns]], as a race, were at the peak of perfection. They were what are now referred to as "True Goblyns". Stronger, faster, with sharper wits and even sharper blades. They were the fiercest of all the races the various gods had borne. [[Melashekhaad]] was pleased with his creation, and so he bestowed upon them his blessing: an immortal soul. When a Goblyn died, their soul would travel to the frozen Underworld, and be reborn to fight again. This meant a Goblyn was truly unstoppable in battle, because he had no fear of death.<br> | ||
| − | + | During the [[Great War]], this gift was expecially useful, as it gave the Goblyns an edge over the other races. [[Marjack]], father of the [[Bugbears]], sought a way to strip all the Goblyns of their blessing. It seemed impossible, for Melashekhaad was too large and powerful to be manipulated. Marjack decided to approach Baulk, the weakest of the Great Goblyns who tore lesser immortals to pieces during the War. Baulk was a very fat, gluttonous goblyn, and it is said that it was hunger, not rage, that drove him to battle. Marjack asked him, "Would Baulk like to eat the most delicious food in all the world, an' get to eat it forever?" The gluttonous Goblyn immediately dropped whatever scraps he had in his mouth, and agreed, even though he knew what the god meant. His hunger overcame his loyalty to his own race.<br> | |
| − | With what little power he had, dee Bugbear god | + | With what little power he had, dee Bugbear god immediately transported the fat Goblyn to the mouth of the River of Souls. Unlike other Goblyns, he was not reborn. In fact, whenever a soul went past, Baulk's eyes became wide, and he bit a piece of it off. Goblyn souls be the most pure, delicious things in creation, and the greedy Baulk did not hesitate to nibble upon every Goblyn soul that passed through to enter a new youngling. With every piece torn away, the soul itself became weaker. With each new litter, the True Goblyns began to dwindle in number. These souls were cowardly and slow, afraid of their enemies. They had no courage or rage to destroy their enemies without thought. This turned the tide of the Great War, and soon ended this Age, and began what is known as the Age of Retreat.<br> |
| − | This be why Baulk be known as the Great Betrayer. He be why Goblyns fell from glory to become the most wretched race on the earth. With the rise of [[Neb u Khad Nezzar|King Neb]] and other great warriors, Goblyns have regained some strength. But to this day, Baulk sits upon the | + | This be why Baulk be known as the Great Betrayer. He be why Goblyns fell from glory to become the most wretched race on the earth. With the rise of [[Neb u Khad Nezzar|King Neb]] and other great warriors, Goblyns have regained some strength. But to this day, Baulk sits upon the banks of the River of Souls, and takes a piece of every Goblyn soul. One day, he will pay for his crimes. One day, the [[Goblins|Goblyns]] will return to what they were meant to be, and the Age of Restoration will dawn. |
Revision as of 00:19, 14 October 2014
During the Age of Creation, Goblyns, as a race, were at the peak of perfection. They were what are now referred to as "True Goblyns". Stronger, faster, with sharper wits and even sharper blades. They were the fiercest of all the races the various gods had borne. Melashekhaad was pleased with his creation, and so he bestowed upon them his blessing: an immortal soul. When a Goblyn died, their soul would travel to the frozen Underworld, and be reborn to fight again. This meant a Goblyn was truly unstoppable in battle, because he had no fear of death.
During the Great War, this gift was expecially useful, as it gave the Goblyns an edge over the other races. Marjack, father of the Bugbears, sought a way to strip all the Goblyns of their blessing. It seemed impossible, for Melashekhaad was too large and powerful to be manipulated. Marjack decided to approach Baulk, the weakest of the Great Goblyns who tore lesser immortals to pieces during the War. Baulk was a very fat, gluttonous goblyn, and it is said that it was hunger, not rage, that drove him to battle. Marjack asked him, "Would Baulk like to eat the most delicious food in all the world, an' get to eat it forever?" The gluttonous Goblyn immediately dropped whatever scraps he had in his mouth, and agreed, even though he knew what the god meant. His hunger overcame his loyalty to his own race.
With what little power he had, dee Bugbear god immediately transported the fat Goblyn to the mouth of the River of Souls. Unlike other Goblyns, he was not reborn. In fact, whenever a soul went past, Baulk's eyes became wide, and he bit a piece of it off. Goblyn souls be the most pure, delicious things in creation, and the greedy Baulk did not hesitate to nibble upon every Goblyn soul that passed through to enter a new youngling. With every piece torn away, the soul itself became weaker. With each new litter, the True Goblyns began to dwindle in number. These souls were cowardly and slow, afraid of their enemies. They had no courage or rage to destroy their enemies without thought. This turned the tide of the Great War, and soon ended this Age, and began what is known as the Age of Retreat.
This be why Baulk be known as the Great Betrayer. He be why Goblyns fell from glory to become the most wretched race on the earth. With the rise of King Neb and other great warriors, Goblyns have regained some strength. But to this day, Baulk sits upon the banks of the River of Souls, and takes a piece of every Goblyn soul. One day, he will pay for his crimes. One day, the Goblyns will return to what they were meant to be, and the Age of Restoration will dawn.
