She gave him back the real one, feeling guilty for having lied to him. With the help of Vox Machina, he landed the killing after being released from Raven's Slumber by Vex'halia, spliting Kevdak in half with his axe as he fell onto him from above. Grog is physically the strongest member of Vox Machina and often attempts to take the majority of damage, acting as the party tank, due to his high armor class and constitution. Grog went with the twins in search of the heart of a nymph. Grog fell overboard before they even made it on deck, but later reappeared, covered in seaweed, when the others were about to be overpowered by Iselda. ", "Critical Role Panel @ Wizard World, Portland (Day 1)" at, The Boots of Feral Leaping were taken from, The Firebrand Warhammer was acquired from the, Grog used the Gauntlets of Ogre Power until he acquired, Grog again gave the gauntlets to Pike after he acquired the, The Javelin of Lightning was obtained from a pit in the, Grog lost the Javelin of Lightning after throwing it at a, According to Matthew Mercer, Grog took the, Screenshot of Official Grog Pop! [1] Features The Bloodaxe grants the wielder a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls. Yennen takes them into a secret hideout. 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. As the battle ended, it appeared that Grog had earned the approval or respect of a mysterious monk, Earthbreaker Groon. [41] Since then, Pike has managed to teach Grog how to read words in Common that are up to five letters long.[42]. Where is Zanror?! Offensive Grog has access to Flak Cannon and the Ruzad. Keyleth attempted to place the second trammel, but failed. Grateful for being saved, Wilhand Trickfoot had his granddaughter Pike nurse Grog back to health. The morning after their first night in the keep, Grog is eating breakfast with his friends. Willingham began his voice acting career in the early 2000s and provided voices on Dragon Ball Z. Later that night, Grog suggests the party goes around explaining the craziest thing they have ever killed. "Right, listen up. If you have ale, then you have a friend in Grog Strongjaw. "Deadly Echoes" (1x82) However, he was recognized as one of the saviors of the city and forgiven of his crime. After all the assassins were killed, Iselda also walked out of the mirror and attacked the party. Critical Role Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. She gave him back the real one, feeling guilty for having lied to him. You regain them all when you finish a short or long rest. Grog Strongjaw, Episode 36 "Do not go far from me." Vax'ildan, Episode 40 "If only I had taken a dump in the middle of town, I could see what's going on right now." Scanlan Shorthalt, Episode. Eventually, Groon managed to drop Grog down to 0 HP, but Grog used his Relentless Rage in order to stand back up. 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. Grog teared up when they asked him. Grog, barely remaining conscious thanks to his Relentless Rage, finally defeated Kern. After losing his pride, and Vox Machina's gold, Grog prepared himself for a rematch. 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. Goals Grog Strongjaw (formerly) The Sword of Kas is a sentient, versatile black longsword once wielded by Kas the Bloody-Handed when he rebelled against Vecna. Grog takes part in stealing a humble horse carriage. They meet the council of Tal'dorei, who hire them to kill the unknown beast attacking innocent lands. "Dalen's Closet" (Sx47) Secret Invasion. This means Vox Machina has only recently started working together as a band of warriors for hire. 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. If you do not wish to know vital information on plot / character elements in a story, you may not wish to read beyond this warning: We hold no responsibility for any negative effects these facts may have on your enjoyment of said media should you continue. Grog runs into battle to face Sylas head on. Brimscythe defeats the party by sending rocks down on them. [52], One of Grog's short term goals was to beat the half-orc Kern, also known as "The Hammer", who beat him in the Cruciblea quest he has since fulfilled.[53]. "The Search For Bob" (Sx45) Powers: Yes. 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. Pike Trickfoot Background Grog tried to fight her, but he was trapped in a magic bubble that only dissipated once Iselda retreated. Most nights, Grog can be found challenging entire taverns to wrestling matches! Enraged by this, his uncle Kevdak brutally beats Grog within an inch of his life before departing and leaving him for dead. He forged the Prime Trammels and was the wielder of the Sword of Kas in the fight against Vecna. As a 3rd-level Battle Master, Grog knows three combat maneuvers and has four Superiority Dice, which are d8s. "The Search For Grog" (Sx42) Not only is his strength insanely high, he gets brutal critical dice, superiority dice, enlarge dice, rage damage, an extra attack, a bonus action attack, and an action surge. This time, Grog benefitted from the help of Scanlan and a Potion of Stone Giant Strength. Craven Edge caused Grog's body to suddenly fall dead in the snow. Lady Allura quickly shows up to call for their audience. 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. Groon, impressed by Grog's endurance, attacked him again but another Relentless Rage allowed Grog to keep fighting, causing him to win. That is all. However, the gnome he had saved, Wilhand Trickfoot, sent his great-granddaughter Pike to help him. Please bring him back to me. When he was young, Grog was exiled from the Herd of Storms by its leader, Grog's uncle Kevdak . 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. Because of this, Grog was beaten nearly to death by the leader of the herd; his uncle, Kevdak, exiled and left for dead. With the help of Vox Machina, he landed the killing after being released from Raven's Slumber by Vex'halia, spliting Kevdak in half with his axe as he fell onto him from above. (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! Animated Series: Vox Machina. Vex'ahlia then reveals she felt the presence of someone working with the dragon in the council, meaning one of them was a mole. During his adventures with Vox Machina, he became the wielder of the legendary Titanstone Knuckles, acquired by taking down his uncle, to fight against the Chroma Conclave. The assassins killed Vash before the rest of the party managed to kill them. Grog and Vax'ildan have a rather antagonistic relationship, the two of them occasionally playing pranks on each other. Grog was given Kevdak's Bloodaxe and his Titanstone Knuckles, one of the Vestiges of Divergence. He is willing to cheat to win, as seen when he drank a potion of Stone Giant Strength to defeat the half-orc Kern in "The Rematch" (1x23). 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. Grog approached Percy and asked about the sword that he recovered from the body of Sylas Briarwood, offering to trade the Dragon Slayer Longsword for it. 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. Travis Willingham lends his voice to the tank of Vox Machina Grog Strongjaw. ", "Vox Machina, fuck shit up! He also adventured with Pike, and moved in with her into Wilhand's home. "Best Laid Plans" (1x50) His disobedience cost him dearly. Grog Strongjaw Grog hung onto Vecna's body until the lich was successfully banished. contains mature content that may include coarse language, sexual references, and/or graphic violent images which may be disturbing to some. [citation needed], During a mission, Grog was fighting an umber hulk just like in "Into the Greyspine Mines" (1x02). "The Temple Showdown" (1x11) Grog never got the stranger's name. Grog tearfully hugs her goodbye before reluctantly leaving. 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! [44], With the help of Eskil Ryndarien, the phylactery was successfully removed from Grog, although it left behind some lingering necromantic energy.[45]. 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. Vax doesn't. Grog get 3 attacks full strength, gets the autocrit anyway if theyre asleep, and probably lives to see a second turn. Grog Strongjaw is a goliath barbarian/fighter and a member of Vox Machina. However, it has been stated by Travis that he wants revenge on his uncle Kevdak for nearly killing him, which he managed to fulfill in "The Kill Box" (1x52). 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. Also ale. Oh, and a Deck of Many Things. Grog: Grog took two feats, but I believe his character sheet reflects a bonus to his Con from the Belt of Dwarven Kind, so removing that would bring his Con to 18. You knew me before then, and I would hope you would know me after. Instead of attacking Grog, he simply moved around and examined him, giving cryptic hints. 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. My herd, hear me! They eventually move out of the hideout, where they find a zombie giant heading their way. There, he noticed Scanlan was talking to Tiberius Stormwind and joined them. ", Grog's level 14 stats were shown on-screen. Pike cast Revivify, and the ritual was successful. Grog eats improperly as dinner goes on and Percy remains on edge. Grog was the first player character to die after the stream began, and the second overall, after Pike. She saved him from death, and Grog was welcomed into the Trickfoot home. Grog had Scanlan throw him at one of the incoming zombie giants. Star Trek: Picard. Sets: 4 Reps: 8 Monday exercise bench Adjustable bench press There, he noticed Scanlan was talking to Tiberius Stormwind and joined them. While in the Frostweald, they found a pond where a nymph, named Nahla, lived. Vox Machina made their way into the Core Anvil, the abandoned workshop of the Allhammer. If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! "Vecna, the Ascended" (1x114) Contents 1 Biography 2 Description 2.1 Appearance Pike: Pike has no feats, so she would've added 4 ability points. [40], With the help of Eskil Ryndarien, the phylactery was successfully removed from Grog, although it left behind some lingering necromantic energy.[41]. He wears a single shoulder plate strapped to a diagonal torso belt, black trousers, a furry waist-wrap and brown boots. Now the fight was much easier. "[31], Grog, being a goliath, is grey-skinned with tattoos all over his upper body and his bald head. Last update: Dalen's Closet. 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. 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. "Deadly Echoes" (1x82) Just as Pike returned from the forest, she saw him draw a card, The Void, and fall to the ground. Grog tosses a few Briarwoods guards while Keyleth picks up the keys to the prison. They fought a giant frog as well as the cult of fish-like people who inhabited the temple. Hanging onto Vecna's chest, Grog managed to shove Pelor's divine trammel into one of the wounds before being banished again. Grog participates in a drinking contest with his friends and wins. Do-Gooder "The Kill Box" (1x52) With a hardened exterior and a soft heart, this loyal member of Vox Machina is here to tear his way through Tal'Dorei and take more than a few arrows for the team. Grog killed her by pushing her into a magical sygil that had been carved in the floor, and she burned alive. 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. Instead of attacking Grog, he simply moved around and examined him, giving cryptic hints. The party slew the mage, but not before he embedded his phylactery into Grog's chest. Later, Grog and Scanlan overheard an alchemist mention the Mockingbird, a ship arriving in the morning with a shipment. Due to the conflicting statements about the Dread Emperor's realm, it is unclear if Craven Edge is now in the Astral Plane, in a pocket dimension, or somewhere else altogether. When he won the fight, Grog's Titanstone Knuckles also reached their Exalted state. Vex made Grog promise not to pull anything from it: he could only keep it in its little pouch. Stonejaw Strongjaw (father, deceased)Kevdak (uncle, deceased)Zanzor (cousin) (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 and Scanlan Shorthalt were best friends, occasionally pursuing the same things. While in the Frostweald, they found a pond where a nymph, named Nahla, lived. Mid-battle, Tiberius walked in with Keyleth, and joined them in the fight. He eventually learned to read and write, and also studied numbers. And when things seemed hopeless, Pike returned, coolly greeting the party. After Vox Machina returned to Whitestone castle to finally rest, Grog stepped out to the front courtyard, checked that no one is watching, and pulled out the Deck of Many Things. Now, I'll do it with my family, do it with my buddy Pike, but I want it done right. Grog's next great challenge was to improve his mind. WARNING: This article contains major spoilers. 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. They hear a commotion outside and decide to investigate. Grog then picks up Pike's holy symbol. As they all sit down. Frustrated at his inability to hit him, Grog eventually just places a finger on his torso, confirming that Earthbreaker Groon is present. Grog Strongjaw, Goliath Entry Stats, Levels 1-9 Path of the Berserker Barbarian Rage: 4 Rage Damage: +3 Unarmored Defense Danger Sense Extra Attack Feral Instinct Brutal Critical (1 die) Primal Path: Berserker Frenzy Mindless Rage Intimidating Presence Retaliation Stats: Str 19, Dex 15, Con 20, Int 6, Wis 10, Cha 13 Str +2, Con +1 "Heredity and Hats" (1x60) When Scanlan asked him for permission to accept Pike's proposal, Grog accepted. Sweet little Grog has an intelligence of six. I have an Intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.Grog Strongjaw[34]. After not hearing from him for a while, the rest of the party traveled there as well and met Pike Trickfoot for the first time. 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! While in the city, Grog helped Earthbreaker Groon rebuild the temple of Kord, and occasionally had Pike join him in the Crucible to defend their titles there. 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. [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. The dragonborn expressed interest in the vial, which he recognized as a potion of Aqua Caedis, and bought it from Scanlan. Vox Machina decided to meet Groon, so they entered the Trial Forge to seek an audience with him. 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. Alias(es) 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 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. [35], Grog's low intelligence score has proven problematic for the group in the past. Eventually, the two met the rest of the Vox Machina members and became a traveling party. 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 party chases after them all the way to a cliff. They walked in and Scanlan put him to sleep with magic so they could take a book he was guarding. He also adventured with Pike, and moved in with her into Wilhand's home. Click here for the Vox Machina Character Level Updates, by party level or by individual character. 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. I show you this! You can bring her Wisdom down to 14, or put it at 16 and take two points from somewhere else. When he came to, the party confronted him about the sword, and decided it would be best to get rid of it. 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. They go threw it, revealing a huge treasure trove. Scanlan pointed out that his soul might be inside the sword. Contents 1 History 1.1 Critical Role 1.2 The Legend of Vox Machina 2 Description 2.1 Features 2.1.1 Dormant State 2.1.2 Awakened State 2.1.3 Exalted State 3 Trivia 4 References History Critical Role He is a member of Vox Machina and a goliath barbarian. He weighs 645 pounds and stands at 8 feet, 7 inches tall. Grog fell overboard before they even made it on deck, but later reappeared, covered in seaweed, when the others were about to be overpowered by Iselda. The group decided to work together this time, and boarded the Mockingbird. Grog was given Kevdak's Bloodaxe and his Titanstone Knuckles, one of the Vestiges of Divergence. He can also deal two strong types of melee attack: swinging the shotgun like a club and the . Where is Zanroar? 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. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Grog was born and raised to a tribe called the Herd of Storms. "Grog" is usually a term for any alcoholic beverage. You may only use one maneuver every time you take the attack action. Grog, to Keyleth, on the importance of family.[30]. Lady Allura calms him down, promising to handle the party accordingly, by putting them under house arrest. Grog is locked away with Pike in the latter's shrine. Full of fury, Grog bellows a war cry as he readies his bloodied axe for more battle. Grog completely failed to understand happened and got very confused by her confession. Also ale. He loathes losing in combat and prefers not to give up. The party gives chase to him, landing themselves in a room filled with magic. 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. Vex admitted to Grog that she had secretly kept his Deck of Many Things. A screenshot on the DLC's Steam page shows Grog built in-game as an Island Aumaua. He later asked Percy if he could send anyone after Scanlan and Kaylie, to keep an eye on them. In "The Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter is LIVE! Grog got bored in the peace that followed Thordak's defeat. Grog steals a keg of ale and chugs it to pass the time until Scanlan notices Fince going past them. Grog, Scanlan and the twins worked together to fight the assassins. ", "How about-- All of the dragon's teeth and three of the vials of blood? Grog and Scanlan Shorthalt were best friends, occasionally pursuing the same things. She told them that Grog had been acting strangely and had marched on his own through the Bramblewood Forest towards Gatshadow Mountain. Despite this, Grog has a sweet, happy side that often comes out when he is around his friends. "The Search For Bob" (OSx31) And I would like to rage! Enemies 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. After her death and resurrection, she has become more violent and bloodthirsty, sometimes even impressing Grog. See ", Grog's level 13 stats, including his increased strength, were shown on-screen.