Grog is a refugee barbarian, having been banished by his people. Official 2016 portrait of Grog, byKit Buss. There, he noticed Scanlan was talking to Tiberius Stormwind and joined them. Scanlan pointed out that his soul might be inside the sword. Frustrated at his inability to hit him, Grog eventually just placed a finger on his torso, confirming that Earthbreaker Groon was present. As was also shown in "The Story of Vox Machina" (Mx04), after doing some odd jobs in Stilben for a while, Grog left the group and traveled back to Westruun. After donning the Belt of Dwarvenkind, Grog has grown a thick black beard, a feat thought to be impossible for him due to male goliaths having no body hair. Grog's choice almost cost some members of Vox Machina their lives, but it also significantly increased their party funds. He is played by Travis Willingham . His tribe attacked them, but Grog disagreed with his companions' cruelty against the small humanoids, and openly objected by protecting them. After learning who the Briarwoods really were, the party decides to leave and save Vax, as he was in the room they would be staying in. They capture Scanlan as he had Delilah's book. Grog: Chaotic Neutral Percy: Neutral Good Keyleth: Neutral Good Scanlan: Chaotic Good Vex'ahlia: Chaotic Neutral (was Neutral Good to Ep46) Tiberius: Chaotic Neutral (was Chaotic Good to Ep25) Don't forget that you can also check out alignments as part of the Character Sheets we keep on Dropbox. Grog fell in the battle against K'varn, but was brought back to life thanks to Pike's Revivify spell. Critical Role: Grog's Soundtrack In the Key of Rage, https://criticalrole.miraheze.org/w/index.php?title=Grog_Strongjaw&oldid=254010, Characters in the Kraghammer and Vasselheim arc, Player characters played by Travis Willingham, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0), At least one other set of artisan's tools, Grand Poobah de Doink of All of This and That, Grog the Victorious (Crucible champion title), Dragon-Tooth Necklace (doubles hit points restored by hit dice; given to Grog by, Elemental Resistance (Fire/Cold/Lightning) (Titanstone Knuckles), "I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing. The party then notices how dangerously close they are to the cliff and they all jump out, losing their carriage and stuff they bought from Gilmore in the process. ", Grog's name and accent were both last-minute decisions. Member of Vox MachinaMember of the Herd of Storms (formerly) Mid-battle, Tiberius walked in with Keyleth, and joined them in the fight. Deep within the mountain, they discovered a mind-controlled Grog, the reanimated corpse of his father, Stonejaw Strongjaw, and a dying mage attempting to become a lich. Fighting enemiesDrinking aleSpending time with his friends (especially Pike) That's no good, because I care about you. They managed to slay the zombies, but Scanlan got bit. He is played by Travis Willingham. Grog convinced the group that in order to find good security for their new keep, which they named Greyskull Keep, the potential guards would have to fight each other to the death. "Hubris" (1x17) Sylas draws his personal greatsword, Craven Edge and slash Grog a few times with it. [51], As of 843 PD, Bertrand Bell believed Grog was in Whitestone.[52]. Grog Strongjaw is a goliath of towering height and size and member of Vox Machina. Powers: Yes. Keyleth attempted to place the second trammel, but failed. Exiled from his herd, it was then that the relative of the very gnome he fought to save, saved him. Upon seeing a sign that Scanlan's solo mission was a success, the party runs to enter Anders' home. This includes the story for unaired episodes of The Legend of Vox Machina, as it's based on the first campaign of Critical Role from 2015-2017. "Dalen's Closet" (OSx33) Begrudgingly leaving their weapons at the main booth. After her death and resurrection, she has become more violent and bloodthirsty, sometimes even impressing Grog. They fought a giant frog as well as the cult of fish-like people who inhabited the temple. If you are 18 years or older or are comfortable with graphic material, you are free to view this page. He ended up getting confused and, in an attempt to bull rush the creature, he fell 170 feet to the cavern floor. The party headed to an alchemist's shop to ask about it, but were met with assassins of the Myriad, who said they had interfered with their plans and demanded the vial. At one point, he and his tribe encountered a . Anna RipleyDuke VedmireOrthaxChroma Conclave Otherwise, you should close this page and view another page. The morning after their first night in the keep, Grog is eating breakfast with his friends. They go threw it, revealing a huge treasure trove. Grog pulled a card from the deck, which was at first misread by Matt as the Key card, and awarded him a rare magic weapon: Dancing Sword. When Grog reappeared, Pike passed the third divine trammel to him, and he drove it into another chest wound. Grog Strongjaw is a goliath barbarian/fighter and a member of Vox Machina. Grog was the one who decided to keep one of the penises of the trolls, that his teammates shot off, as a souvenir; it was later used as a distraction in an encounter. They hear a commotion outside and decide to investigate. Willingham began his voice acting career in the early 2000s and provided voices on Dragon Ball Z. The party slew the mage, but not before he embedded his phylactery into Grog's chest. However, he was recognized as one of the saviors of the city and forgiven of his crime. He later asked Percy if he could send anyone after Scanlan and Kaylie, to keep an eye on them. Grog calls Keyleth's sabretooth tiger form "Minxie", after the two of them (Keyleth in her cat form) attempted to intimidate somebody and Keyleth pretended to be Grog's pet. ", Occasionally Travis forgets himself and "Grog" says something clever, usually played off as a random moment of cleverness. This page was last edited on April 27, 2023, at 02:01. Origin Though Grog was extremely tempted to draw another card for himself after that incident, he convinced himself to wait until he could return to Whitestone and try it with Pike. Later, Grog and Scanlan overheard an alchemist mention the Mockingbird, a ship arriving in the morning with a shipment. He is played by Travis Willingham. The party reconnects and they realize that Delilah had sent wraiths their way. Pike cast Revivify, and the ritual was successful. While drunk late at night in the streets of Vasselheim, Grog found a random, also drunk, stranger and convinced that stranger to pull a card from his Deck of Many Things. Craven Edge caused Grog's body to suddenly fall dead in the snow. They become ecstatic as Grog helps fill the party's bag of holding with various valuable items, until Vex comes to her senses and informs the party that this is the dragon's hoard. The assassins killed Vash before the rest of the party managed to kill them. ", "My whole life has been wanting to punish or get back at Kevdak. Dimwitted Brute, SwordsmanshipSuper strengthSuper durabilityExpert fighterTitanstone Knuckles, Drinking aleSpending time with his friends (especially Pike), Scanlan ShorthaltPercival de RoloKeylethVex'ahliaVax'ildanShaun GilmoreLady AlluraLady KimaSovereign UrielCassandra de RoloArchibald DesnayKeeper Yennen, The BriarwoodsBrimscytheKerrion StonefellProfessor AndersDr. He typically carried a greataxe until it was destroyed. 0:00 / 6:10 The Very Best of Grog Strongjaw | Vox Machina Amazon Prime Video UK 779K subscribers Subscribe 139K views 11 months ago #VoxMachina #BestOf "I WOULD LIKE TO RAGE", but also where's. The wraiths gain the upper hand at the start of the battle as they were in darkness and could not by hit by their victims. He was then taken in by that same gnome, Wilhand Trickfoot, and raised alongside his great-great-granddaughter Pike. Full Name When he won the fight, Grog's Titanstone Knuckles also reached their Exalted state. On the road from Emon to Kraghammer with mission to aid Kima, Grog successfully prevented a fight between a roving band of goliath barbarians, led by his uncle Kevdak's son, Zanroar, and Vox Machina after he recognized his cousin. He gave Scanlan a black sapphire for Pike, and carried Scanlan down the aisle at the wedding. As a 3rd-level Battle Master, Grog knows three combat maneuvers and has four Superiority Dice, which are d8s. Vox Machina Character Stats. Grog Strongjaw The Titanstone Knuckles are a set of powerful gauntlets, and one of the Vestiges of the Divergence . In doing so, Earthbreaker Groon attacks Grog with a Flurry of Blows, hitting three out of four times, getting an immediate lead over the barbarian. Last update: Dalen's Closet. After a while, Grog returned looking quite satisfied with himself while holding the item the group needed. Vex was not amused. The stranger pulled a card, said, "I wish that I was a powerful lord of the Quadroads," and then ran off in a carriage that suddenly appeared for him. I don't want to do it cheaply, I don't want to do it quickly. During the final confrontation with Vecna, Grog was banished to another plane twice by the god. In the course of improving Elaaden's viability for the Andromeda Initiative, Pathfinder Ryder can clear the scavengers out of the flophouse and defeat Strogjaw Grog. Anna RipleyDuke VedmireOrthaxChroma Conclave. The party, excluding Vax then attend Uriel's table. Pike: Pike has no feats, so she would've added 4 ability points. She, Keyleth, and Grog would take the front door of the building the Briarwoods' men were keeping Archie in. Grog runs into battle to face Sylas head on. I want to do it with my own hands. Privacy. Grog Strongjaw(former wielder) Pike Trickfoot(broke connection to Grog) Keyleth(banished to Dread Emperor's realm) Status Status Hungry Mechanical information Creature type Sentient Item[1] Alignment Chaotic Evil[1] Stats reference [1] Appearances Item Information General information Type Weapon (Greatsword) Rarity Legendary Properties Attunement Grog returned to the Trial Forge after the Chroma Conclave attacked, and Groon put Grog through a trial intended to show the goliath that he should trust his friends rather than the dark blade, Craven Edge. Grog was born and raised to a tribe called the Herd of Storms. When Grog was younger, he and his group encountered a helpless old gnome and attacked him, but Grog took pity on the gnome and protected him. When Vecna banished Scanlan, who held the Tome of Isolation, Grog broke Vecna's concentration with a hard blow, allowing the Rites of Prime Banishment to continue. The party later learns they need to disassemble the armor by going for their joints. See ", Grog's level 15 stats were shown on-screen. This means Vox Machina has only recently started working together as a band of warriors for hire. Travis was running a half-hour late to their first session. Offensive Grog has access to Flak Cannon and the Ruzad. Powers/Skills He also did some contracts with the Slayer's Take, but did not find it as exciting as fighting ancient dragons. The sword called itself Craven Edge. Noticing a couple of the monsters chasing them as well, Grog & Vax fight them head on. Grog was the first player character to die after the stream began, and the second overall, after Pike. Trystis 6 yr. ago wow Orion rolled four 1s then. You may only use one maneuver every time you take the attack action. When they finally make it to Whitestone, they see it in the desecrated state that it is. Grog Strongjaw Martial Archtype: Battle Master You learn three special maneuvers from the list below. Grog has a few abilities that allow him to inflict more damage in combat and demoralize the enemy. She told them that Grog had been acting strangely and had marched on his own through the Bramblewood Forest towards Gatshadow Mountain. Grog scoffs at this, claiming Percy's size was insufficient for him to be a leader. In the rematch against Grog, this time in a one versus one battle, Earthbreaker Groon initially showed to be impossible to hit. [43], The party later realized the phylactery was going to activate very soon, and split up to find ingredients for a ritual that could save him. Though Grog was extremely tempted to draw another card for himself after that incident, he convinced himself to wait until he could return to Whitestone and try it with Pike. He later multiclassed into a Battle Master fighter similar to his uncle Kevdak, gaining use of Second Wind, the Great Weapon Fighting style, the ability to use Action Surge, and a variety of combat maneuvers. At one point, he and his tribe encountered a cluster of gnomes. Fallen is your mighty leader Kevdak, the very goliath swine who would have domesticated you like a common household cat; would have made you bend the knee to a mere dragon! My herd, hear me! ", Grog's level 18 stats were shown onscreen. Grog and Pike are very close friends due to Grog protecting Pike's great-great-grandfather Wilhand Trickfoot, and Pike having saved his life after his uncle Kevdak banished him from his tribe and ordered the other tribe members to beat him near to death. The couple then take off. He and Pike became best friends. Grog was present when Keyleth was on the brink of attacking Raishan when the dragon revealed herself in the guise of Seeker Assum and explained to her the value of patience. Grog declared Kevdak defeated, and encouraged the herd to aid Vox Machina in their battle against Umbrasyl. The group decided to work together this time, and boarded the Mockingbird. Among other things, he went looking for Scanlan, but did not find him; he also got a copy of Kevdak's bear tattoo done on his back, "because that shit's behind me," and made Kevdak's skull into a mug. Series I The curse could only be removed by a god. Now the fight was much easier. The stranger pulled a card, said, "I wish that I was a powerful lord of the Quadroads," and then ran off in a carriage that suddenly appeared for him. When he was young, Grog was exiled from the Herd of Storms by its leader, Grog's uncle Kevdak, for taking pity on a helpless old gnome the tribe was attacking. Since it would spread, Grog offered to amputate the arm, but Scanlan accepted it only as a last resort. The party tied Grog's body to the back of Trinket and carried it with them as they searched for his soul and fought with the Empyrean guarding it. Grog killed her by pushing her into a magical sygil that had been carved in the floor, and she burned alive. They cut off the ruby eyes off of the statue of a fish god, then headed into town. Hail to Scanlan Shorthalt Hail to victory! Pike Trickfoot (best friend)Scanlan ShorthaltPercival de RoloKeylethVex'ahliaVax'ildanShaun GilmoreLady AlluraLady KimaSovereign UrielCassandra de RoloArchibald DesnayKeeper Yennen A goliath of towering height and size, this barbarian has an appetite for the two great loves in his life: combat, women, and ale. Grog never got the stranger's name. (, "Standing there, with one hit point, acid melting my flesh, I would like to pull out the Deck of Many Things. Pike Trickfoot Background He eventually learned to read and write, and also studied numbers. "Best Laid Plans" (1x50) Eventually, Groon managed to drop Grog down to 0 HP, but Grog used his Relentless Rage in order to stand back up. Sweet little Grog has an intelligence of six. If you have ale, then you have a friend in Grog Strongjaw. Enraged by this, his uncle Kevdak brutally beats Grog within an inch of his life before departing and leaving him for dead. ", Grog's level 14 stats were shown on-screen. I have an Intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.Grog Strongjaw[34]. Pike cheered up the disappointed Grog by offering to make him a homemade (and decidedly NOT magic) Deck of Many Things. As revealed in "The Chapter Closes" (1x115), Grog returned to Vasselheim to turn himself in for punching a guard in a certain potion merchant's shop. Enemies Jokes have been made occasionally about Grog being smarter than most barbarians when the group plays, as Travis does mathematical calculations faster than the other players. As a goliath and a barbarian, he is the strongest and most physically imposing member of the group. Yellowjackets. The mistake was corrected in "Deadly Echoes" (1x82), and was retconned when Grog saw a medusa-like visage within the blade, felt a rush of pain in his mind, and dropped the sword which turned black and rusted. Grog returned to the Trial Forge after the Chroma Conclave attacked, and Groon put Grog through a trial intended to show the goliath that he should trust his friends rather than the dark blade, Craven Edge. However, starting in December 2019, that distinction belonged to, Occasionally Travis forgets himself and "Grog" says something clever, usually played off as a random moment of cleverness. Grog laughs when Scanlan suggests he lures the guards away from Anders' house, but the party later relents and lets him go. Vex took the deck back from Grog, and when attempting to draw a card herself, was warned by Percy of its dangerous nature. "Grog" is a term for any alcoholic beverage, originally referring to a drink made with water and rum. (pulls out a dragon tooth from the Bag of Holding and tosses it into the square) I would tell you that under the correct ruleunder the turn of power to this herddragons would bend the knee to the Herd of the Storm! After Vex sensed Vax was in imminent danger, Grog throws the guy who made them leave their weapons out of his booth. In the 2017 video game "Mass Effect: Andromeda", there is a krogan warlord named ", In the Vox Machina Origins comics, Grog's title of "Grand Poobah de Doink of All of This and That" is erroneously written as "Grand Poobah of de Doink. While in the Frostweald, they found a pond where a nymph, named Nahla, lived. "The Rematch" (1x23) Grog has shown himself to be rather impulsive, as seen often when he charges ahead of the group into an unknown area of a dungeon or map. That is an 11.7 average stat (so that the characters are heroic) but allows the role playing gold that is: Grog's low intelligence, Keyleth's low (base) charisma, and Scanlan's low wisdom. "Dark Dealings" (1x112) However, the gnome he had saved, Wilhand Trickfoot, sent his great-granddaughter Pike to help him. After joining the Slayer's Take, Grog has the brand of the guild on his right arm. Grog tried to fight her, but he was trapped in a magic bubble that only dissipated once Iselda retreated. After Vox Machina retrieved the Sword of Kas from within Thar Amphala, it was given to Grog to wield in the final battle against Vecna. Try as they may have, more zombies showed up, making the denizens of Whitestone lose hope. "Vecna, the Ascended" (1x114) Grog is a tall and brawny gray-skinned goliath with tattoos along his body. During Vox Machina's one-year break, Grog took the skin with the bear tattoo which he had flayed from Kevdak's chest and had it tanned. "Deadly Echoes" (1x82) There, Scanlan pointed to the Mockingbird, and they all witnessed an explosion as Vax'ildan jumped out of a hole in the side of the ship, where he was being held captive. "The Kill Box" (1x52) He agreed. In "The Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter is LIVE! The primal path of his rage is that of the berserkerhis rage is a means to an end, in which his thrill is derived from the chaotic nature of battle. Though unsettled by this, the party had to move on as a resistance member called them over to hide with them as a zombie giant was heading their direction. Travis has jokingly called his character "Professor Grog". Grog is a goliath barbarian exiled from his clan for taking pity on a helpless gnome, who repaid Grog's kindness by taking him under his wing. Contents 1 Description 2 Features 3 History 4 References Description The Bloodaxe is made from a dark, rust-colored metal. Grog took it upon himself to taste-test the food for Vex and Percy's rehearsal dinner, making sure at least half of them weren't poisoned. He watched with fascination as the gnome turned into various things. Grog smashes the door open when she calls for them. And I would like to rage! Grog and Scanlan Shorthalt were best friends, occasionally pursuing the same things. However, starting in December 2019, that distinction belonged to, Travis often plays this aspect for comedic effect, thus giving birth to Grog's signature catchphrase: "I have an intelligence of 6, I think I know what I'm doing. Fallen is your mighty leader Kevdak, the very goliath swine who would have domesticated you like a common household cat; would have made you bend the knee to a mere dragon! After returning to Whitestone, when Grog inquired about the current location of the Deck of Many Things, Vox Machina lied that it had been left behind on Pandemonium. Grog takes part in stealing a humble horse carriage. When he came to, the party confronted him about the sword, and decided it would be best to get rid of it. "The Temple Showdown" (1x11) It turns out to be monstrous canine creatures sent by Delilah. Grog was present when Keyleth was on the brink of attacking Raishan when the dragon revealed herself in the guise of Seeker Assum and explained to her the value of patience. His limited intelligence tends to lead him making severe lapses of common sense, like when he chose to believe opening a door to a manor was not a trap, only to realize there were armed guards aiming arrows at him. Frustrated at his inability to hit him, Grog eventually just places a finger on his torso, confirming that Earthbreaker Groon is present. When he enters his rage, his eyes appear to glow a red coloration, as shown in the Vox Machina Campaign Intro. Most of you. His disobedience cost him dearly. Grog got bored in the peace that followed Thordak's defeat. Grog was the one who decided to keep one of the penises of the trolls, that his teammates shot off, as a souvenir; it was later used as a distraction in an encounter. Type of Hero He forged the Prime Trammels and was the wielder of the Sword of Kas in the fight against Vecna. When the stone made contact with Grog's body, he regained consciousness. Grog's next great challenge was to improve his mind. Stats: Str 19, Dex 15, Con 20, Int 6, Wis 10, Cha 13, Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Survival, Stats Update: Strength increased from 17 to 24 (Titanstone Knuckles), Stats Update: Strength increased from 24 to 26, Maneuvers (Disarming Attack, Trip Attack, Parry), Proficiency with one type of artisan's tools, Stats Update: Constitution increased from 20 to 22. After all the assassins were killed, Iselda also walked out of the mirror and attacked the party.
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