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''''' ''Guttermaw Lore'' '''''
 
''''' ''Guttermaw Lore'' '''''
  
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===Guttermaw===
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''Many have left. Still, many remain. It is no matter. We are still strong. We will persevere.''
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The pack may have gotten smaller, but what it lacked in raw strength, it made up for in agility. The use of tactics went from a novelty to a necessity, and this produced some of the most spectacular wins the pack had known. Everyone was well fed and there were spoils enough for all - until the chatter started.
  
Before Guttermaw there were many, one large group of [[gnolls]] who moved and fought as one. Strong as they were the group didn’t stay together. Each gnoll had their own ideas for what they wanted to do. Each wanted to follow in their own path, take the group where they wished. Eventually gnolls begun to break away from each other, going their own ways and starting their own clans.
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It was a single gnoll at first; her name was Mul. She was small, but so full of energy. She was always the first into the fray, and had the scars to match. She often displayed a toothy grin, and was almost always nursing an injury of some kind. As such, she was all too happy to brag of her accomplishments and point out what she saw as the failures of others.
 
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Guttermaw started in a similar way but in this clans eyes, it was the group who left them. They now roam the lands, blood thirsty and looking for their next kill. They follow in the steps of one who wishes them not to. Poor [[Marjack]], just accept that Guttermaw gnolls like you (even though we are not your creations). Due to their love for Marjack, they have a stronger dislike for Ankha. Yes she was the creator of gnolls but they prefer to keep the fight alive and continue the down the lines as war dogs.
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This was fine for a time, until she started to gather a following.  As she grew in influence, another voice in the pack started to grow as well. If Mul was the voice of the wild, Hyrn was the reserved voice of reason (or as reasonable as gnolls get). As Mul called for more and more aggressive tactics, Hyrn did the opposite. This instantly painted a target on his back; if he considered himself reserved, Mul called him indecisive. If Hyrn considered himself a strong leader, Mul claimed to be twice so.
 
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Though Guttermaw spreads far across the lands, large chunks of them reside in the Highlands of Chaos and Stygia. Some of our more spread out areas are located in Dur Demarion. They spread their love for the fight far and wide across the lands. Making themselves known by being loud, rushing enemies and shredding them. Although, people may see them as big lazy fluff balls as well who love napping. (Rainrot is worse then us guys, we are still pretty active. Think cat naps when we laze about!)
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It wasn't long before Hyrn grew tired of the verbal sparring and challenged Mul to single combat. There were only two rules: no weapons, bladed, blunt, or otherwise; this wasn't a fight to the death.  Second, no other fighters in the ring. The winner would step forward as the first true leader of the pack, while the loser would shut their trap. Any followers of the defeated gnoll would also fall in line. Hyrn was not afraid to make this gamble, in part because fear is not in gnoll nature, but also because of his size and considerable skill in combat. He took Mul for a braggart, but not much else. His followers called her “guttermaw,” sure that her words could not keep pace with her fighting.
 
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What is Guttermaw though? They are family, on the outside they may seem like big scary monsters. Once you get to know them though they are cuddly doggos, or so they are told. Don’t be deceived though, though they show kindness towards their clan mates. They are not always friendly towards other races, or clans. Accepting as they are of other gnolls who wish to join their clan, they are always weary of them. This is due to their view of how the original gnoll clan pulled away from them. They look at new comers with hesitance before they accept them fully into their clan.
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When the appointed time came, the battle was fierce. Mul continued to trash talk throughout the battle, sparing Hyrn no verbal lashing. For his part, Hyrn mostly ignored what she said, instead focusing on the fight. What he could not ignore, however, was that he was losing. Slowly but surely, she overpowered, outpaced, and most damningly, outsmarted him. He had to wave off two of his supporters with clubs when it became clear he was down for the count. Even if he was bitter, he wasn't stupid. Any attempt on her life would end his soon after, not to mention that the pack would scatter to the wind.
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While Hyrn did his best to accept defeat gracefully, Mul did not make it easy; winning the fight had only increased her ego. She'd even started calling the pack clan Guttermaw so he'd never forget his loss. Isolated and defeated, Hyrn departed from the pack soon after. Only a small group of his most loyal followers went with him. He vowed to grow stronger, and to return and take the title of clan leader. He departed with little fanfare, determined to forge his own story. By contrast, clan Guttermaw remains one of the largest and strongest to this day.
  
  
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''''' ''* What does it take to be a Guttermaw gnoll?'' '''''
 
''''' ''* What does it take to be a Guttermaw gnoll?'' '''''
  
- YOU HAVE TO FIGHT! ALL THE TIME!  
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- YOU HAVE TO FIGHT! ALL THE TIME! <br>
 
Naw just kidding. As long as you show your markings and wear them proudly you’ll do great in Guttermaw. Even though they love to fight it is not a requirement within the clan itself.
 
Naw just kidding. As long as you show your markings and wear them proudly you’ll do great in Guttermaw. Even though they love to fight it is not a requirement within the clan itself.
  
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'''What symbol shows that you're Guttermaw? '''
 
'''What symbol shows that you're Guttermaw? '''
  
A stripe actoss the face that goes cheek to cheek and crosses over the bridge og the nose.  
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- A stripe actoss the face that goes cheek to cheek and crosses over the bridge of the nose.  
  
  
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''''' ''*Questions about Guttermaw?'' '''''
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''''' ''*Questions about Guttermaw?'' '''''<br>
 
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- Try asking Copper!
- You can always contact Abel! She’ll most likely have an answer for you about her clan.
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'''''Current Gnolls of Guttermaw'''''
 
'''''Current Gnolls of Guttermaw'''''
* [[Nickel]] ''(Krysh of Guttermaw)''
 
* [[Abel]]
 
 
* [[Dax]]  
 
* [[Dax]]  
 
* [[Bitter]]
 
* [[Bitter]]
 
* [[Hagen Das]]  
 
* [[Hagen Das]]  
* [[Ketona]]
 
 
* Mabhkave
 
* Mabhkave
* [[Red the Gnoll]]
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* [[Copper the Gnoll]]  
* Copper
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* [[Anubis]]
 
* [[Anubis]]
* Kygyn
 
 
* Sweet Lips
 
* Sweet Lips
  
  
  
''''' ''Clan Symbol'' '''''
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''''' ''Clan Symbol'' '''''<br>
  
 
Coming shortly.
 
Coming shortly.

Revision as of 00:36, 19 February 2020

Guttermaw Lore

Guttermaw

Many have left. Still, many remain. It is no matter. We are still strong. We will persevere.

The pack may have gotten smaller, but what it lacked in raw strength, it made up for in agility. The use of tactics went from a novelty to a necessity, and this produced some of the most spectacular wins the pack had known. Everyone was well fed and there were spoils enough for all - until the chatter started.

It was a single gnoll at first; her name was Mul. She was small, but so full of energy. She was always the first into the fray, and had the scars to match. She often displayed a toothy grin, and was almost always nursing an injury of some kind. As such, she was all too happy to brag of her accomplishments and point out what she saw as the failures of others.

This was fine for a time, until she started to gather a following. As she grew in influence, another voice in the pack started to grow as well. If Mul was the voice of the wild, Hyrn was the reserved voice of reason (or as reasonable as gnolls get). As Mul called for more and more aggressive tactics, Hyrn did the opposite. This instantly painted a target on his back; if he considered himself reserved, Mul called him indecisive. If Hyrn considered himself a strong leader, Mul claimed to be twice so.

It wasn't long before Hyrn grew tired of the verbal sparring and challenged Mul to single combat. There were only two rules: no weapons, bladed, blunt, or otherwise; this wasn't a fight to the death. Second, no other fighters in the ring. The winner would step forward as the first true leader of the pack, while the loser would shut their trap. Any followers of the defeated gnoll would also fall in line. Hyrn was not afraid to make this gamble, in part because fear is not in gnoll nature, but also because of his size and considerable skill in combat. He took Mul for a braggart, but not much else. His followers called her “guttermaw,” sure that her words could not keep pace with her fighting.

When the appointed time came, the battle was fierce. Mul continued to trash talk throughout the battle, sparing Hyrn no verbal lashing. For his part, Hyrn mostly ignored what she said, instead focusing on the fight. What he could not ignore, however, was that he was losing. Slowly but surely, she overpowered, outpaced, and most damningly, outsmarted him. He had to wave off two of his supporters with clubs when it became clear he was down for the count. Even if he was bitter, he wasn't stupid. Any attempt on her life would end his soon after, not to mention that the pack would scatter to the wind.

While Hyrn did his best to accept defeat gracefully, Mul did not make it easy; winning the fight had only increased her ego. She'd even started calling the pack clan Guttermaw so he'd never forget his loss. Isolated and defeated, Hyrn departed from the pack soon after. Only a small group of his most loyal followers went with him. He vowed to grow stronger, and to return and take the title of clan leader. He departed with little fanfare, determined to forge his own story. By contrast, clan Guttermaw remains one of the largest and strongest to this day.


Questions about Guttermaw


* What gnoll race does Guttermaw consist of?

- Guttermaw is more strongly based around the Maanhaar sub race of gnoll, though they have spotted and striped gnolls within their ranks. They are not subjected to what race of gnoll you chose, they will accept you either way.


* What does it take to be a Guttermaw gnoll?

- YOU HAVE TO FIGHT! ALL THE TIME!
Naw just kidding. As long as you show your markings and wear them proudly you’ll do great in Guttermaw. Even though they love to fight it is not a requirement within the clan itself.


What symbol shows that you're Guttermaw?

- A stripe actoss the face that goes cheek to cheek and crosses over the bridge of the nose.


* Guttermaw allies (yes we have allies within our own clan).

- Currently the gnolls have a great friendship with hell hounds. They “hunt” with them and fight along side them.


*Questions about Guttermaw?
- Try asking Copper!


Current Gnolls of Guttermaw


Clan Symbol

Coming shortly.

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