As they investigated the room, Vax'ildan and Vex'ahlia jumped out of the shadows and attacked them, asking for the book they just got. When they finally make it to Whitestone, they see it in the desecrated state that it is. With my bonus action, I will smash the Titanstone Knuckles together. 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. Stonejaw Strongjaw (father, deceased)Kevdak (uncle, deceased)Zanzor (cousin) Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! They hear a commotion outside and decide to investigate. He wears a single shoulder plate strapped to a diagonal torso belt, black trousers, a furry waist-wrap and brown boots. Superiority Dice: You start with 4 superiority dice. Grog completely failed to understand happened and got very confused by her confession. Grog declared Kevdak defeated, and encouraged the herd to aid Vox Machina in their battle against Umbrasyl. Grog and the others are taken before Uriel who reprimands them for attacking the Briarwoods and thus, ruining the banquet. [art 8], Concept art of Grog for Legend of Vox Machina, shown at the first watch party, byPhil Bourassa. This time, Grog benefitted from the help of Scanlan and a Potion of Stone Giant Strength. Killing all the zombies was still no easy task. Although the group are in a funk after being kicked out, Grog happily plays with the hand he severed before Scanlan shows everyone a help wanted sheet that would earn them money. ", "Standing there, with one hit point, acid melting my flesh, I would like to pull out the Deck of Many Things. 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. Grog then looks around for something to eat. The truce was only temporary, though, and Grog left with the understanding that their next meeting would almost surely be their lastthough this later turned out not to be the case.[46]. 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. 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. Sword of Kas | Critical Role Wiki | Fandom At one point, he and his tribe encountered a cluster of gnomes. [art 2]. Grog was born and raised to a tribe called the Herd of Storms. Travis was running a half-hour late to their first session. While he fought off the vampires attacking them, he didn't notice that Vex and Percy were being taken. With my bonus action, I will smash the Titanstone Knuckles together.". Also ale. When he was finally brought back, he attacked Vecna with the Sword of Kas, opening three wounds in his chest. Oh, and a Deck of Many Things. Grog followed his party to a tavern. "The Rematch" (1x23) After losing his pride, and Vox Machina's gold, Grog prepared himself for a rematch. AxemanshipSwordsmanshipSuper strengthSuper durabilityExpert fighterTitanstone Knuckles Hanging onto Vecna's chest, Grog managed to shove Pelor's divine trammel into one of the wounds before being banished again. Most nights, Grog can be found challenging entire taverns to wrestling matches! It delves into a bar fight, which enrages the bar keep enough to kick Vox Machina out. He refused to tell the twins what happened on the other side. Series II Grog seems to feel that he has been replaced by the "Bardbarian". ", "My whole life has been wanting to punish or get back at Kevdak. Occupation They then run as fast as they can as the place began to collapse. 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. He and Pike became best friends. She saved him from death, and Grog was welcomed into the Trickfoot home. 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. Uriel made the decision to bring the fight to the dragon, dismissing Vox Machina from the palace. -Welcome to the Hero/Protagonist wiki! Scanlan pointed out that his soul might be inside the sword. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. The Legend Of Vox Machina: Every Character's Class & Powers They are d8 and you use one whenever you use a maneuver. 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. And when things seemed hopeless, Pike returned, coolly greeting the party. He gave Scanlan a black sapphire for Pike, and carried Scanlan down the aisle at the wedding. After Percy has an outburst from a lie about the de Rolos spewed by Delilah, the party takes him away to talk in private. 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. Grog and Scanlan Shorthalt were best friends, occasionally pursuing the same things. Grog initially wants to abandon the mission, but after finding a village they passed through had been ravaged, he has a change of heart and wants to kill the dragon. Pike: Pike has no feats, so she would've added 4 ability points. The party split up, not ready to fight them, before meeting back up at the Sun Tree. Craven Edge | Critical Role Wiki | Fandom 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 Grog reappeared, Pike passed the third divine trammel to him, and he drove it into another chest wound. He weighs upward of 645 pounds[36] and stands at 8 feet, 7 inches tall. He and Pike pick up a few glasses of champagne, which confuses Grog as he was planning to get drunk. He then got an exact copy of it tattooed on his back, as a symbol that Kevdak and the events surrounding him are now behind him. Scanlan pointed out that his soul might be inside the sword. Grog tried to fight her, but he was trapped in a magic bubble that only dissipated once Iselda retreated. They fought a giant frog as well as the cult of fish-like people who inhabited the temple. 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. 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. Lady Allura calms him down, promising to handle the party accordingly, by putting them under house arrest. ", "How about-- All of the dragon's teeth and three of the vials of blood? The party slew the mage, but not before he embedded his phylactery into Grog's chest. The group decided to work together this time, and boarded the Mockingbird. Vex was not amused. When they find a spot to make camp, Grog watches Scanlan use a scroll he looted from Brimscythe's cave. And I would like to rage! It was then given to Grog Strongjaw . See ", Grog's level 18 stats were shown onscreen. Grog laughs when Scanlan suggests he lures the guards away from Anders' house, but the party later relents and lets him go. At some point, Grog inadvertently almost killed Trinket when he hit the bear's backside with the flat side of his axe, causing Trinket to charge through a heavily trapped area of a dungeon. As a goliath and a barbarian, he is the strongest and most physically imposing member of the group. ", ""Vox Machina, fuck shit up! As they seek out on their mission, they learn it's a blue dragon called Brimscythe. A creature of impulse, Grog felt only pity for this terrified little thing. Grog Strongjaw, Fighter 3, Barbarian 17: 584 Thanks to @Bill_Wash for this art piece! When the resistance member notices Percy's attire, she asks if he's another member of it. After putting on a belt of dwarven kind, he grew a black beard. If you are 18 years or older or are comfortable with graphic material, you are free to view this page. Grog and Scanlan Shorthalt were best friends, occasionally pursuing the same things. The party could finally hit and destroy them. Grog participates in a drinking contest with his friends and wins. Powers/Skills 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. [39], Grog's low intelligence score has proven problematic for the group in the past. "What Lies Beneath the Surface" (1x81) "Dalen's Closet" (Sx47) At first, Groon was in a meditative trance as the Earthbreaker, instructing Grog to ask his questions, but Grog didn't really have any questions so instead offered Vox Machina's service. Grog was left catatonic, his soul drawn from his body, with an open deck of cards in his hand. Upon learning they would be staying over night, Vax offers to sneak into their room. A half-elf ranger, Vex'ahlia grew up alongside her twin brother, Vax'ildan. Legend of Vox Machina: Every Character's Powers & Backstory Explained Despite this, Grog has a sweet, happy side that often comes out when he is around his friends. "Vecna, the Ascended" (1x114) Afterwards, they all headed to a tavern together. Pike Trickfoot Background D&D. Star Wars. When Vox Machina arrived in Vasselheim, they visited The Crucible, a brawling arena in the Braving Grounds District for the first time. Unfortunately, Duke Vedmire showed up with two more giants, ordering them to kill Vox Machina. But after coming upon an unsuspecting elderly gnome in the woods, he objected to the killing of such an innocent life. As Grog listens to Allura, Vax suddenly elbows him in the crotch as a delayed retaliation, much to Allura's intolerance. 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. The two often joke when working together, and Pike will often defend Grog from jokes made by other team members. My herd, hear me! By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. "Best Laid Plans" (1x50) She gave him back the real one, feeling guilty for having lied to him. Grog went with the twins in search of the heart of a nymph. Vash, the party wizard, identified some of their loot, but couldn't identify a vial of clear liquid they had found in the swamp. 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. "Daring Days" (1x86) Grog Strongjaw is a goliath barbarian/fighter and a member of Vox Machina. Vox Machina decided to meet Groon, so they entered the Trial Forge to seek an audience with him. Bloodaxe | Critical Role Wiki | Fandom Instead of attacking him, she invited Grog to follow her into the pond, which was a portal to the Feywild. In "The Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter is LIVE! He has been completely incapacitated by creatures that made psychic or intelligence attacks, particularly when an intellect devourer's attack put Grog into a catatonic state. They go through an underground dungeon on the way. While my best buddy Pike taught me to love, you taught me to laugh, and I don't want to know what life is like without that. He organized the Luncheon of Champions, an event taking place in Whitestone four times a year to which he invites the greatest warriors of Exandria to a massive brawl, followed by food and drinks. Or accompanying Scanlan to the nearest house where you pay for, er, lady favors. Grog hung onto Vecna's body until the lich was successfully banished. 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. Scanlan suggests a safe word for Vax in case things go south, which Grog suggests should be "Jenga". Series I 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. after Yennen informed Percy he had been captured. So before that, I would be down to fuck anything up, anytime, no problem. Anna RipleyDuke VedmireOrthaxChroma Conclave Grog then begins to feel distressed. [36], Because of his low intelligence, Grog is illiterate and cannot read or write in any language. Grog suggests Percy says hello to the Briarwoods to break the ice before landing a punch on them, with Pike shooting the idea down. 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. Other than being strong, his intelligence was also a strong point which you don't often see in barbarians as barbarians are known to be the Hulks of the team. Even with such boons, the fight still proved difficult, as Kern's training endowed him with the multiclass abilities of a monk. A Tribute to Grog Strongjaw, Grand Poobah de Doink and Champion of the Crucible December 22, 2017 Throughout his journeys with Vox Machina, Grog found his family and his moral compass. She, Keyleth, and Grog would take the front door of the building the Briarwoods' men were keeping Archie in. Powered by Squarespace. After a long and evenly matched battle, Grog appeared to have won, but Kern's half-orc endurance allowed him to come back for a finishing blow. At first, Groon was in a meditative trance as the Earthbreaker, instructing Grog to ask his questions, but Grog didn't really have any questions so instead offered Vox Machina's service. 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. "The Search For Bob" (Sx45) "Heredity and Hats" (1x60) Travis didn't have a name for his character when he arrived at their first home game, so when Matt asked him for one he made it up on the spot. 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. (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! Grog is a typical strong, dumb brute. Now not only is Grog a step g character, but he and Pike have always shown a close friendship. After being unable to read any of the runes written in Giant within the City of Brass, Grog expressed a desire to learn how to read, and asked for Pike to help him learn the Common alphabet. I have an Intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.Grog Strongjaw[34]. While in the Frostweald, they found a pond where a nymph, named Nahla, lived. Grog and the others are then confined to their keep and their weapons are taken away by Captain Jarett's men. After Pike severed Craven Edge's connection to Grog with a Greater Restoration spell, Keyleth banished the evil sword to the Dread Emperor's realm using Plane Shift. The card Grog pulled was actually Euryale, and he had been cursed to a permanent penalty to all his saving throws. "The Search For Grog" (OSx28) 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. [51], As of 843 PD, Bertrand Bell believed Grog was in Whitestone.[52]. It was the kindness of a gnome cleric named Pike that healed Grog, bringing him back from death's edge. 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. Grog Strongjaw You can bring her Wisdom down to 14, or put it at 16 and take two points from somewhere else. They fought a giant frog as well as the cult of fish-like people who inhabited the temple. Pike cheered up the disappointed Grog by offering to make him a homemade (and decidedly NOT magic) Deck of Many Things. As a 3rd-level Battle Master, Grog knows three combat maneuvers and has four Superiority Dice, which are d8s. After all the assassins were killed, Iselda also walked out of the mirror and attacked the party. Vox Machina made their way into the Core Anvil, the abandoned workshop of the Allhammer. You knew me before then, and I would hope you would know me after. This means Vox Machina has only recently started working together as a band of warriors for hire. Vox Machina Character Stats. Grog Strongjaw (former wielder) Pike Trickfoot (broke connection to Grog) Keyleth (banished to Dread Emperor's realm) Status Stats Reference (s) Appearances Item Information General Information Type Weapon (Greatsword) Rarity Legendary Attunement Yes, by a non-good creature Properties +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls Keyleth and Grog have worked together on other occasions as well, such as creating a special combo attack referred to as the "Fastball Special", where Keyleth turns into a brawny creature, like an earth elemental, in order to have enough strength to throw Grog at a large opponent. Despite his flaws, he is very protective and supportive of his friends (especially Pike) and enjoys spending time with them and will help them whenever they need it. Enemies "The Kill Box" (1x52) The dragonborn expressed interest in the vial, which he recognized as a potion of Aqua Caedis, and bought it from Scanlan. Grog never got the stranger's name. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Greataxe (until it was destroyed against Raishan). 16 JefftheBaptist 6 yr. ago Also Tiberius had a wisdom of 3. While looting Thordak's lair, Grog found the Deck of Many Things. See ", Grog's level 15 stats were shown on-screen. During the rehearsal dinner, Grog was the only one, along with Derrig and Trinket, to remain conscious as the rest of the wedding party suddenly dozed off. Grog and Scanlan fought with the twins, but they were interrupted by a group of assassins who walked out of a mirror - the same ones that they had fought and killed earlier. "The Rematch" (1x23) Grog is locked away with Pike in the latter's shrine. Enraged by this, his uncle Kevdak brutally beats Grog within an inch of his life before departing and leaving him for dead. In addition, given his level of size, you would undoubtedly need to lift weights regularly to achieve his body. Scanlan points it out as a three pointer. In his early years, armed with his two-handed great axe, Grog often enjoyed proving his might amongst the ranks of his family's wandering herd. Before I was a part of this group, I had no family. When he enters his rage, his eyes appear to glow a red coloration, as shown in the Vox Machina Campaign Intro. Grog then claimed that he would return the Herd of Storms to power; he chopped off the head of Greenbeard, the herd's seer, and had Zanroar released, declaring that he was to be the one rule the herd. The truce was only temporary, though, and Grog left with the understanding that their next meeting would almost surely be their lastthough this later turned out not to be the case.[49]. [art 1], Screenshot of Grog from "Shadows at the Gates" (LVM1x04). Grog followed Scanlan when he decided to go help Vex instead of leaving for Whitestone with Arnicor and the cleric, and they met up with Vex'ahlia, Keyleth, and Tiberius at the docks. Grog Strongjaw is one of the main protagonists of the adult animated fantasy series The Legend of Vox Machina, based on campaign one of the Dungeons & Dragons podcast web series Critical Role. Grog calls him a buzzkill. Understanding they were under attack, Jarett gives them weapons to fend off the wraiths. However, he was recognized as one of the saviors of the city and forgiven of his crime. Why do Pike Trickfoot and Grog Strongjaw seem closer than the other main mercenaries in The Legend of Vox Machina?Adapting Critical Role's first Dungeons & Dragons campaign, The Legend of Vox Machina falls canonically ahead of the original online stream. [citation needed], During a mission, Grog was fighting an umber hulk just like in "Into the Greyspine Mines" (1x02). Grog helps fight against the guards Stonefell had on hand and they eventually won. While he fought off the vampires attacking them, he didn't notice that Vex and Percy were being taken. After joining the Slayer's Take, Grog has the brand of the guild on his right arm. ", Grog's name and accent were both last-minute decisions. When it was Grog's turn, he spoke about a desert monster he fought and killed it by prying its jaws open and biting its tongue out. Grog killed her by pushing her into a magical sygil that had been carved in the floor, and she burned alive. Grog Strongjaw Workout Routine - Health Yogi Once they did, this convinced Jarett to let them go and stop whoever it was who sent them. Thanks to eponymous-rose for editing this video together, and thank you to Geek & Sundry and Critical Role for use of these clips!

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