Slazgar
The Goblin Called Two-Eyes: A Biography of Slazgar
In the grimy underbelly of Grizburg, where ambition and treachery flow as freely as cheap ale, Slazgar began his journey as just another clever goblin thief. Known initially as Slazgar the Quick for his deft hands and swift escapes, he distinguished himself early through an uncommon intelligence and strategic mind that set him apart from his more brutish kin.
Born into one of Grizburg's countless goblin clans, Slazgar learned early that survival depended on more than just strength. While other young goblins focused on building muscle and practicing with crude weapons, he studied the art of negotiation, the value of information, and the subtle ways of wielding influence without force.
His entry into arms dealing came naturally, beginning with simple trades and gradually expanding into more sophisticated transactions. Slazgar's keen eye for quality and his ability to spot magical enhancement on weapons made him valuable to the Bloodclaw Warband, though he carefully maintained his independence from their direct control.
What truly set him apart was his unusual fascination with magical artifacts. Unlike most goblins, who viewed magic with superstitious fear or simple greed, Slazgar displayed a genuine intellectual curiosity about enchanted items. He spent countless hours studying the weapons he traded, learning to recognize subtle differences in magical signatures and effects.
His reputation in Grizburg grew steadily, built on a foundation of reliable deals and clever negotiations. While never the most powerful figure in the city's underworld, he became known as someone who could consistently deliver quality weapons without the complications that often came with dealing with the larger criminal organizations.
The stories of Sythara's domain in the Kalnith Jungle reached him through various sources, each tale more intriguing than the last. The witch's collection of magical artifacts and forbidden knowledge represented everything he had come to desire - power, knowledge, and the means to elevate himself above the common throng of Grizburg's underworld.
His attempt to infiltrate her territory revealed both his greatest strengths and limitations. His careful planning and natural stealth allowed him to bypass several layers of magical defenses that had claimed many other intruders. Yet in the end, Sythara's power proved too great, and he found himself caught in her enchanted snares.
The ordeal that followed would have broken most beings, but Slazgar's response to Sythara's torments revealed an unexpected depth to his character. While her other prisoners typically shattered under her cruelties, Slazgar displayed an almost supernatural resilience. Each torment seemed to forge him into something stronger, his will becoming as tempered as the weapons he once traded.
The loss of his eye, perhaps the most pivotal moment in his transformation, demonstrated this resilience most clearly. When Sythara carved out his right eye as punishment, his response was not to break but to adapt. His acceptance of the mechanical replacement eye she crafted - her "gift of perpetual vigilance" - marked the beginning of his transformation from captive to devoted servant.
This mechanical eye proved to be more than just a replacement for what was lost. The magical properties Sythara imbued it with allowed Slazgar to perceive magical energies and see through illusions, abilities that would later prove crucial in his role as her agent and in his eventual quest for the Obsidian Fang.
During his captivity, Slazgar's natural intelligence found new expression in the study of dark magic. Under Sythara's tutelage, he demonstrated an unexpected aptitude for magical arts, particularly in the crafting of cursed weapons and the brewing of toxic potions. This talent, rare among goblins, further cemented his value to his captor.
His transformation from prisoner to devoted servant was gradual but absolute. What began as forced obedience evolved into willing submission, then into a deeper form of loyalty that transcended normal master-servant relationships. In Sythara's cruelty and power, Slazgar found something he had unconsciously sought throughout his life - a purpose greater than mere survival or profit.
Perhaps most remarkably, Slazgar's mind remained sharp and independent even as his loyalty to Sythara grew absolute. He retained his cunning and strategic thinking, now enhanced by the magical knowledge and power she had granted him. This combination of intelligence and dark power would prove essential in the Years to come.
The pivotal demonstration of his transformation came during an attack on Sythara's domain by rival jungle witches. Without hesitation, Slazgar threw himself into combat to protect her, suffering grievous wounds but ensuring her safety. His explanation - that he "couldn't let them have her" - revealed the depth of his devotion and marked a turning point in their relationship.
When Sythara finally freed him to return to Grizburg, Slazgar was no longer the simple arms dealer who had first entered her domain. His return to the city marked the beginning of a new phase in his evolution, as he applied both his enhanced abilities and dark knowledge to building a power base that would serve their shared ambitions.
His operations in Grizburg took on new sophistication. The weapons he now dealt in carried curses and enchantments of his own making, crafted using the techniques Sythara had taught him. His mechanical eye proved invaluable in these dealings, allowing him to see through deceptions and identify valuable magical artifacts.
The criminal underworld of Grizburg quickly noticed the change in him. Where once he had been merely clever, now he exhibited a dangerous mystical authority. The Bloodclaw Warband, which had once seen him as a useful tool, began to treat him with cautious respect. Even the Eyes of Tezra, known for their disdain of lesser beings, took note of his transformed nature.
Most significantly, during this period Slazgar secured the allegiance of Kurgan Weinrich, the enigmatic proprietor of The Jungle's Claw Tavern in the neighboring Kanonos Region. Kurgan, with his vast network of spies and informants stretching from the underworld to royal courts, recognized in Slazgar a power player worth backing. Their alliance was cemented through a complex web of mutual interests and dark favors, with Kurgan's establishment serving as a neutral ground where Slazgar could conduct his more sensitive negotiations away from Grizburg's prying eyes.
Through Kurgan's connections to the Sinister Six, a league of elite mercenaries who frequented his tavern, Slazgar gained access to a skilled force that could operate throughout both regions. The Jungle's Claw became a crucial nexus point in Slazgar's growing network, its haunting melodies from the Harmonicon of Eternal Dissonance often providing cover for meetings that would reshape the balance of power in the region.
This expansion of influence beyond Grizburg's borders proved crucial to Slazgar's future plans. Kurgan's mastery of information and his carefully maintained neutrality made him an ideal agent, able to gather intelligence and arrange meetings without arousing the suspicion that would have followed Slazgar's direct involvement. The partnership would prove especially valuable during the events surrounding the Obsidian Fang, with The Jungle's Claw serving as a key staging ground for various aspects of the operation.
His quest for the Obsidian Fang demonstrated both his tactical brilliance and the depth of his devotion to Sythara. Navigating the political landscape of Grizburg's underworld, he carefully manipulated various factions and gathered the resources needed to access the Whispering Depths.
The expedition into the catacombs beneath Grizburg revealed Slazgar at his most capable. His leadership of the dangerous mission showed both his strategic mind and his willingness to sacrifice others to achieve his goals. The betrayals he faced and dealt with demonstrated how thoroughly he had absorbed Sythara's lessons about power and cruelty.
When he finally claimed the Obsidian Fang, Slazgar faced the full force of its dark divinity - the essence of Zothra-Khaar himself. Yet even in this supreme test, his loyalty to Sythara proved stronger than the Dead God's influence. His ability to resist the Fang's corrupting power spoke to both his strength of will and the depth of his bond with the witch.
The return to Sythara marked his final transformation from independent agent to full partner in her dark ambitions. Their combined use of the Obsidian Fang's power, culminating in the conquest of Nepos, demonstrated how completely their fates had become intertwined.
In the new order they established in Nepos, Slazgar found his ultimate destiny. No longer simply a servant or agent, he became Sythara's equal in their dark domain - a transformed being who had found his true purpose in the service of power and vengeance.
Slazgar's journey from clever goblin thief to dark sorcerer and co-ruler of Nepos represents a unique path to power - one forged through willing submission to a greater darkness and an unwavering loyalty to the one who had both broken and remade him.
His legacy in Grizburg remains strong, with tales of his transformation serving as both warning and inspiration to those who seek power through any means necessary. In the end, Slazgar's story proves that true power can come not just from domination, but from choosing to serve something greater than oneself, even if that greater power dwells in darkness.
“Grizburg ain’t no city; it’s a bloody chessboard. Only the ruthless walk away whole. Ye play by the rules of steel and shadow, or ye end up in the gutters, feedin’ the rats.” — Slazgar Two-Eyes
“Rustwater? Bah, she stinks worse than a troll’s backside, but for the right sort, she’s a treasure chest spillin’ over. One man’s filth is another’s fortune—if ye’ve got the guts to sift through the rot.” — Slazgar Two-Eyes
“The Sko’s my kind of river—filthy, fierce, and full of secrets. Don’t matter how tainted she is, those murky depths hold fortunes for those willin’ to get their hands good ‘n dirty.” — Slazgar Two-Eyes
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