Groasblouk

Mushroom fans who are among us

Groasblouk is a small orc village a few miles off from the coast of the Sea of Salt. It’s most defining feature is the great mushroom Bangaica-So, inhabited by a small branch of a cult/monastery known as the Roots of Venom. There’s also an organization camped out here that hails from Kaiken, who coexist with the peoples of the town while they harvest from the mushroom.

## History

Groasblouk was originally founded as a Encampment for the Gutslinger Tribe in the late Metier Era, (700s). A tribe of Orcs from the Badlands that moved to Groasblouk, defecting to Tephra. Groasblouk beforehand wasn't even a hamlet but was a mushroom forest inhabited by numerous Agarics. A mutual understanding was reached and the Orcs and Agarics built the foundation for Groasblouk.

Families of the warriors stayed behind and were occasionally provided stipends of their loved ones pay from the state to help bolster the lives of the community. While the Gutslingers were fighting against Salt Dwarves, the people of the town began learning more from the Agarics that lived near Bangaica-So, and learned about the religion of Strechism. By the time the wars around the region died down, Tephra was no longer the major figure being worshiped, instead the earth itself was seen as something that was greater than all the gods.

During 905, a group of terrorist known as The Olive Brooch attempted to colonize Groasblouk and take the power source of the region of Halamang itself, the great mushroom Bangaica-So. Sometime afterwards, The Knights of Nadir arrived with a large group of sand elves from the ruined, Moore Bay and defeated the imperialist group.

After The Betrayal, Halamang, and by extension Groasblouk were left relatively unscathed, The sand elves have begun building their own homes and have been a welcomed members of the hamlet, a slight beacon of kindness in a relatively cruel and unforgiving time.

## Government

While the Sango Dynasty technically owns the land, they do not have a presence in Groasblouk due to an agreement hashed out with the Agarics regarding Bangaica-So. The people of Groasblouk tend to each other in a very egalitarian way, since the upkeep of the village is so low the people enjoy an equal distribution of goods and services as long as each person does their part. Those unable to work for the myriad of reasons are supported by their various families.

Some of the youth have been annoyed with the relative stangant nature of Groasblouks society, and tend to leave to head to other places in Halintar.

## Defenses

The jungle surrounding Groasblouk is filled with creatures that provide more than enough defense for the city, when those falter the town is actually rather defenseless. The Roots of Venom could occasionally provide defense as they operate nearby the town, but that is dependent on what they desire.

## Trade and Business

Most business nowadays comes from travelers hoping to view the massive shroom in the distance, they do provide hearty meals and other minor services for those travelers, but the economy of the region is something that moves at the pace of a turtle.

## Population

No more than 80 people

People of Note

Kruna: Kruna was an old orc woman who had heritage in the Bonecrush clan. Rok made a deep connection with her on her stay in Groasblouk.