Gnog

## Early Life

Gnog was found and raised by goblins in the deep caves. There were always doubts whether he would make it to another day as a baby, but by some miracle, he survived. During his development however, he never grew in his teeth and without them, he was never able to speak. His family had a hard time finding something right for him since he was not a strong boy nor could speak, but he found his place in the library and helped his elders record and maintain history. He also showed a great eagerness to learn about the written language and since he has been able to pick up a pen, he has had worlds and opportunities open to him.

One day, he found himself awoken by a monstrous roar and hid in the lava pools. He waited until the creature was gone and found that his home was destroyed and his whole family killed. No longer safe in the caves, Gnog travelled to the surface in hopes of escaping the monster and finding a new life.

### Recent Life Events

While wandering the surface, a new world he has never been in, he was found by Jayden. Jayden welcomed Gnog to the kingdom of Leafton and helped him find a new home there. Soon he encountered Merlee and Thamur and learned that there were more races than kobolds and goblins.

After getting settled, Gnog got approval from Jayden to start a library in Leafton. He wants to record and maintain the history of the surface world and though it's hard work, the library is open to the public.

Gnog also goes exploring a lot to see the surface world and discover new things.

Throughout this time, Gnog has met many different people and even visited other kingdoms. He still has a lot to learn about the surface, but feels welcomed by the world.

Wanting to be closer to the library and have more space, Gnog has recently moved to South Leafton. He lives between the farm and, and Thamur’s old home and bar. Merlee has spent some time staying at Gnog’s home, who has made a guest room for her, but left after some time of reflection.

After some time thinking and inspiration from Thamur, Gnog decided to leave Lefton to return to his old home and confront the beast that took everything away from him. He was terrified, sure, but felt he needed this closure in his life. He found everything to be left the same but with a light layer of dust collecting on all surfaces and the growth of sculk infecting the town. The click of sculk alerted the beast, a warden, and the fight ensued.

Gnog left his old home for one last time, taking his favorite clothes and a scar to remember his victory.

When he returned to Leafton, Gnog met a woman named Panjura, and was stricken with fear and immediate recognition of the sculk growing on her. He feared her and avoided her at all costs, feeling a sense of relief once she left Leafton.

After the departure of Jayden and Blu, Gnog was elected as one of the three members of Leafton's new Council. While he enjoyed the fact that the people of Leafton believed in him, Gnog felt swamped by work from both being a librarian and councilmember. As his final act of councilmember, Gnog voted to have Aquila as Leafton's new leader. With this set, Gnog can resume on focusing on being Leafton's librarian.

Gnog was shocked to find Thamur living in Arktis now after hearing the questionable actions of their leader, Panjura. Though he is frightened of the woman, Gnog stands against her to protect others from her violence.

The council of Leafton voted for Aquila to be the head of Leafton, with the other two members as acting advisors to him. To push for more people to come to Leafton, Gnog planned for a Leafton Summer Festival that was open to any and all people of Oracle. After the long preparations for said event, Aquila decided to return to his roots as a pirate and left Leafton on a sky ship, abandoning the kingdom and Gnog included. This betrayal has scarred Gnog deeply and now worries many others in his life are waiting to stab his back.

With the rise of the corruption, Gnog was neutral about it in the beginning. His friends were corrupted and if they were good people, then the corruption can't be all bad. That was changed once he met the new Maddox and their leader, Astaroth. Maddox became a completely different person and Astaroth was giving off the worst vibes. But, Maddox has been a friend to Gnog, and tired of finding himself unsure of the people he trusts, Gnog decided to put his loyalty and faith in Maddox.

Feeling estranged in Leafton, Gnog left and was invited to join La Familia by Victor and Ziva. They welcomed him into their home and family, giving something Gnog has been missing for a while: a place to belong. Now he spends most of his time at La Familia, though can be found roaming the other kingdoms from time to time.

Astaroth approached Gnog, along with Seth, and decided to complete their initiation into the corrupted. Gnog pledged loyalty to Maddox and Astaroth promised that "Gnog's friends and family will be safe from harm." With the deal agreed on and the blood consumed, Gnog shifted and changed into a corrupted. He now feels extra confused and uncomfortable in his own skin. Now with the guidance of Ziva, Gnog doubts the promises Astaroth claims and whether Maddox is truly a friend to him.

Scared of others opinions and of the strange feelings he was having, Gnog retreated once more. During his explorations and travels, he found a remote island away from any kingdoms; away from people. He spent the full winter grappling with his self-control and anger. In an outburst of frustration, Gnog accidentally killed a pet of his, Rizztopher. He spent the rest of winter torn on the guilt of this.

Gnog decided to return to civilization again, mostly found around Leafton and La Familia, but he still mostly avoided people. It was during this time that Gnog met Skylar Knowstick, the uncle of his 'friend' Maddox. While Skylar was mildly forward with his desire to test on Gnog, Gnog regardless offered up his old home in Leafton to Skylar. While it wasn't the most impressive, Skylar nonetheless accepted it.

During this time, Gnog started to gain new family in La Familia: Sharx, Gwen, and Valerie were almost like siblings to Gnog and he grew to appreciate them, especially Gwen. Gwen and Gnog both worked on the library at La Familia, Gnog the top section and Gwen the hidden lower section. The two grew very close, almost like a twin Gnog never had. Despite her faults, Gnog knew he would always love Gwen.

The corruption was eating away at Gnog's mind, and he hated it. He felt like he had no privacy and his body wasn't his own. He wanted an out from it. Gnog knew that Ziva was freed from corruption by the Willow Tree and Gwen and Valerie were slowly losing their corruption with gradual baths. But Gnog wasn't willing to wait a moment longer. With Sharx there, Gnog asked him to let the other know if what he was about to do went wrong. With a final jump, Gnog bathed in the Willow waters.

Gnog spent almost half a season to recover from the pains of purification, but he was alive. And his mind didn't hold whispers of others. He was fully cleansed of corruption. The transformation left a blotch of white scarring over his left eye (which had turn yellow) and shoulder. But Gnog was himself again. Excited, he shared the news with others who were shocked and while happy for his new change, upset at his recklessness. But Gnog's stunt sparked an idea in Gwen.

Gwen' s purification didn't work and Valerie lost her wings and nearly died saving Gwen. While others were angry at Gwen, Gnog felt heartbroken for her. He didn't feel it right that she was punished for something he also did. He felt he had to protect her, so he did. They would frequently hide away from the world in the hidden section of the library and take the moment to relax, read, or whatever they wanted to do. During these times, Gnog discovered another trait from being purified: Gnog was able to talk to the minds of corrupted individuals. While Gnog couldn't control this power in the beginning, he would accidentally pry into her head and when pushing hard enough, found himself in her memories. While Gwen felt violated, Gnog felt he understood her a bit more every time.

Present Life Events

Gnog wanted to help with ending the corruption and decided to team up with Sharx to help plant more willow trees around Oracle. They first started in Leafton where Skylar caught the two, but Gnog was a hooded figure and wasn't recognized by Skylar. Initially upset, Skylar agreed to leave the tree alone if it could be proven that Gnog was fully uncorrupted with no side-effects. Not wanting to blow his (pretty poor) cover, the hooded figure said he would relay the message to Gnog and do whatever experiments are required. With the help of Lithlle, Gnog found out a unique trait: his blood was a golden color now. While that was technically a side-effect to purification, Skylar regardless decided to let the tree stay. For now.

Gwen shared with Gnog that she had the staff that Maddox wielded and that he spoke to her through it. And through the staff, Maddox decided Gwen no longer was worthy of his powers. Having little use for a staff that won't obey her, Gnog offered to hold onto the staff for her, to maybe see if this Maddox would respond to Gnog. Surely he would know that Gnog was a trusted friend, right?

Hearing Maddox's voice was a wave of comfort for Gnog. Feelings of guilt about his death were resolved with Maddox's comforting words. And Maddox decided that Gnog was and is the only one who would be worthy of his staff's powers. While Gwen was there, she comforted Gnog and after his conversation with Maddox, Gnog explained what happened to her. She was the only one who knew at the time.

### Appearance

Skin Pigment: Light blue with a white center

Hair Pigment: none

Eye Pigment: Right eye a reddish-pink, left a bright yellow

Other Information: Scar over his right eye from a Warden

- Fat tail trails behind him

- Retains his fully grown out horns from corruption

- Has white spike-like nubs starting from his head to the top of his tail

- Has no teeth (cannot talk)

### Personality

Personality: Shy but extra friendly once you know him. He does not like conflict, but understands that fighting is sometimes necessary. He is always ready to learn and if you need him, he is always there to listen. Will always treat you as a friend first and protects his friends from any evils.

Likes: reading, friends, shiny things, the sun, learning, weather changes

Dislikes: swamps, scary monsters, fighting, bullies, sculk

Strengths/Pros: loyal, well-read, patient

Weaknesses/Cons: low strength stat, cannot speak, gullible

Common Sayings(Optional):

“Hello! I am Gnog, a kobold. It is nice to meet you!”

“I read in a book somewhere that…”

### Skills & Abilities

- Excellent reader/writer

- His tail can fall off and be consumed and grows back very quickly. This meat source has been dubbed, "Gnog Schmeat"

- Knowledgeable in a little bit of everything

### Fun Facts

- Gnog cannot talk and instead writes messages in a book he keeps on himself at all times

- The G in "Gnog" is silent