Gog

Summary

Gog is described as a Varumani who lives in an underground grotto near the Arena.

Appears In

Roles & Influence

  • Hermit‑scout who trades information for food, especially meat.
  • Local guide to passages near the Arena; rumor‑broker among goblins.

Relationships

  • Mook: rival/enemy blamed for exile from court (per rumor).
  • Interacts pragmatically with delvers; willing to barter for news and supplies.

Notes

  • Rumor: Gog is eager to barter information for meat, especially beastman meat.
  • Rumor: He tells a “sob-story” about how he was exiled from the Varumani court due to the treachery of another goblin named Mook.
  • Rumor: He is considered a reliable source of information and will “steer you right.”
  • In Session 8a - Never Trust a Scorpion, the party encountered Gog in his cave after an unexpected teleport and negotiated passage/info rather than fighting.
  • In Session 33 - Nyema.md, the party gave Gog 50 lbs of meat.
  • The party asked Gog about Varumani passports and tested his linguistic skills. He seems to understand Elvish, Dwarvish, and Rudishva.
  • He was exiled from Varumani territory but did not provide details.

Discord Insights

  • An old goblin living in an underground grotto near the arena; barters information for meat; exiled from the goblin court due to Mook’s treachery. (Discord Summary 2025-W11)
  • A strange half-troll who can provide useful information. (Discord Summary 2025-W21)