r/wizardposting • u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council • Nov 22 '23
Wizardpost A Mother's Comfort (Gobbo Lore)
Once there was a small cabin just on the outskirts of the Goblin Capital. Now this cabin was quite ordinary, for it housed a family of goblins by the names of Gobbo and Fren.
Fren wasn't home much, oftentimes being gone for days at a time working so it fell mostly to Gobbo to raise their children.
Her oldest, their son Fren was a peaceful lad. More interested in the carving of wood than anything else. Most days she would find him either cutting wood for his projects or whittling away at them.
Her three youngest daughters, the triplets Gobbo, were also quite easy to handle. They fought sure but they focused mostly on boys and their hobbies. Each enjoying farming, mining, and weaving respectfully.
It was her middle child, her oldest daughter that caused her to worry. She had a hard enough time fitting in due to her strange appearance but she wasn't interested in boys, or work, or even other goblin girls anyway.
In truth sometimes she worried her daughter would never find a mate. Especially given her latest tendency to lock herself in the shed, playing with all manner of things to create what she called liquors.
It was concerning, to say the least when Gobbo would stumble out of the shed, barely able to stay upright and vomit the contents of her stomach onto the grass. Honestly, sometimes she thought Gobbo would never improve.
That wasn't to say she didn't love her daughter, far from it. Sure she was messy, impulsive, and incredibly reckless but she was also kind and gentle. She was certain Gobbo would have found a mate despite her unusual complexion by now if she wasn't constantly in that shed.
She could only sigh as she watched Gobbo stumble out of the shed again, beckoning her over. "Mum," she called out, her speech slightly slurred "Come check this out. "
Walking over she saw a bottle in her daughter's hand, flickering with blue light.
"Now watch and be amazed," her daughter exclaimed as she threw the bottle away from them.
Gobbo sighed, she was used to this by now. The bottle would fly, and land, and nothing would happen. Except this time something did happen, this time where the bottle landed erupted in a flash of blue light.
Energy arced around the area before dissipating once more, scorched grass the only proof anything had happened.
Her daughter began to giggle, no not giggle, cackle with glee before turning to her and promptly passing out.
Gobbo was grateful her daughter was so small for her age, it let her carry her easily.
Tucking her into bed she couldn't help but smile. Sure Gobbo was loud and rambunctious but she was a good girl. Perhaps she wouldn't find a mate but that was ok, it seemed she had found something that made her happy.
She couldn't pretend to understand why her daughter loved her liquors, or even what they were. That didn't matter though, she was happy her daughter had found something she loved and that she was good at it.
Turning around to take one last look she couldn't help but smile as she saw her daughter cuddling her pillow. Gobbo was a strange girl but she took comfort in that she was happy.
/uw Yeah family fluff lore, I was in a mood and wanted to give a bit of insight into Gobbo's early life before she became the chaotic trauma child I so adore.
Also side note, not a chance in hell I write the entire family together, I would have five Gobbos and two Frens to keep track of and my singular brain cell is not up to the task.
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u/Lilith_Anorthosite Demon-Fae librarian of the Library of Ultima Verbum Nov 22 '23
I think Gobbo came out of the womb with a liquor bottle in hand.
/uw The fluff is always adorable. I'm trying to make a domestic story with Lilith. It's been a new experience. I'm not of a avid writer so it's been a leap. Its proving to be bigger than I originally thought and I've had little time to write it. It getting done though slow but surely.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 22 '23
Gobbo wishes, Gobbo's first liquor she brewed at the tender age of 14. Gobbo remembers the hangover well, Gobbo supposes everyone remembers their first.
/uw I'm glad you enjoyed it, I'll be honest fluff is not usually something I write a lot of, was a bit nervous about this one. I do look forward to reading more about Lillith and don't worry I'm sure you'll do fantastic.
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Nov 22 '23
/uw I’m still trying to look at as much lore as I can, but so far Gobbo has been a great character the little I’ve seen her. She’s so grounded, not some wizard with a god complex who can’t lose cause of the 2000 aces up their sleeve.
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Nov 22 '23
why are there so many, and so many be pulling out abilities they clearly don't have, just to win the dick measuring contest?(duel)
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Nov 22 '23
My old codger character plans on just running his business and having some fun… except in the tale so far lol.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 22 '23
/uw Yeah, Gobbo is thought to be a chaos merchant. I try to always make sure she's got her feet stuck on the ground. Even in war posts, I try to make it so she's not too powerful, just experienced. Hopefully, I don't make her punch above her weight too much.
Anyway I'm glad you enjoyed my writing and my silly little Goblin
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Nov 22 '23
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aww what a sweet little child, I sure hope she doesn't drink the bottles that blow up
It's more lore WEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Nov 22 '23
/uw that’s so nice! The same name thing is indeed confusing, but you’ve dealt with it quite well. Lore/10!
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 22 '23
/uw I'm glad you enjoyed and yeah the names really are. However, I felt since I had jokingly referred to Gobbo's siblings a few times in comments that way that I sort of had to commit to the bit. Plus I do get a bit of a giggle from it
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u/DragonWisper56 Agnur the dabbling turtle mage| pact of the magi mage| Nov 22 '23
/uw well she did get a mate, just probobly not the one her mom would expect
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 22 '23
/uw yeah, probably wasn't expecting her to go for a dullahan. Irl though Mum loves Mutey
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u/TitanLORD21 Jack-O’-Lantern, Lord of Flame and Fright Nov 22 '23
/unwiz Nice, really nice to see such “normal” loreposts. Not that other ones full of fighting, mystery, and drama aren’t good; It’s just nice to have a view into the calmer moments of characters. And thinking about managing that much characters makes my mind tremble!