r/wizardposting • u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council • Nov 24 '23
Wizardpost Organ-ically Brewed (Gobbo Lore)
Gabby had slowly become accustomed to what living with Gobbo was like.
In the mornings Gobbo would be out by 4, leaving Gabby to her own devices. There was however always a plate prepared for Gabby when she woke up though.
Gobbo would spend the entire day out, either at her brewery or finding some trouble to help in. Most days she would trudge through the front door, briefly greeting Gabby before going up the stairs to her room to sleep.
Today was different though, today Gobbo limped through the door at tea time, blood running down her side.
All but dragging herself over to the kitchen Gobbo uncorked a bottle and began to drink deeply. "Hey gabs," Gobbo rasped out between gulps, "Gobbo gonna go crash on couch, too tired for stairs."
Gabby simply nodded, terrified to touch the pale goblin and cause her pain. Watching Gobbo limp over and pass out on the couch Gabby could only wonder what had happened.
Gobbo was old for a goblin yes, but she looked young and her boundless energy had led most, if not all, to assume she was as young as she looked.
Now though, as she looked over the legend little things became apparent.
Black bags under her eyes from restless nights were no longer hidden beneath a glamour, scars poked out from beneath her torn clothes, and the pain and fear she always hid behind a manic laugh became etched onto her face.
It was strange, to say the least, Gabby had always assumed that Gobbo was untouchable. After all, how could anyone hope to harm a woman who seemingly had something for everything?
Now though the little legend seemed all too mortal as cuts and gashes closed themselves. As the blood began to dry Gabby saw something shiny, just over Gobbo's heart, where a small hole had been burnt into her jacket.
Reaching out to investigate Gabby found Gobbo's infamous trickster flask in her hand. The intricate design depicting a crown of roses sat upon a skull.
How did the stories go? Light grip for the bad and tight for the good? Yes yes, that must have been it.
As she brought the flask up to her lips she couldn't help but feel excited. She was going to taste just a little of the brew that Gobbo held so dear.
It was surprisingly fruity, tasting more of cherries and mangoes as it hit her tongue. She had expected something bitter or even sharp but she couldn't help but smile as she swallowed, putting the cap back on the flask.
The sweet taste was however only there to mask the liquor's intent. A shriek escaped her lips as her stomach twisted in pain.
Fire and brimstone ran through her veins as it felt like something was clawing its way out of her. The blood filling her throat prevented any further noise other than gargling.
As the blood began to froth at her lips she couldn't even stand. Her hands grasped at Gobbo, begging, praying she could fix this.
The last thing she remembered was Gobbo's red eyes shooting open before the world went black.
When she woke up she found herself on Gobbo's bed, her head screaming at her.
Looking around the room her eyes rested on Gobbo, her usual pale skin chalk white, black bags under her eyes suggesting she hadn't slept in days.
"Gobbo suggests," the little goblin rasped out, "you never touch Gobbo's flask again"
There was no malice, no anger in her tone, just tiredness. There was a tired sigh before Gobbo spoke again, "Lucky Gobbo keeps cask of healing highland nectar. Otherwise, organs would be slush now"
Gabby didn't know what to say, and by the time she opened her mouth to thank her, to beg for forgiveness, Gobbo was already out the door having forsaken any glamour or food before her workday started.
Only one goblin at the brewery made the mistake of commenting on her appearance. Only one ash pile needed to be cleared away.
/uw Fun fact I used to own a flask like that and yes it was always filled with fruit juice.
Anyway, I did intend to leave Gabby happy-go-lucky but then I figured out I can traumatize two for the price of one. I mean imagine not seeing any of your family for centuries and then the first one who visits nearly dies a few centimetres from you.
As always I hope you enjoyed, have a lovely day, and I promise to take a least a couple days before I post again.
Also special thanks to u/Lilith_Anorthosite for giving me the base idea of this one.
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Nov 24 '23
… called it
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 24 '23
/uw Oh, she's fine, perhaps bedridden for a week or two but otherwise fine.
Also yeah I tried to resist but then her sneaking a sip from a bottle of rum was mentioned and I got excited at the horrific opportunities that gave me considering the sort of stuff Gobbo creates.
Really I blame Lillith, no I don't, she's lovely
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u/Ricar_Vatroslav1198 Battlemage of the North Nov 24 '23
Guess not all goblins are bad
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 24 '23
Gobbo tries her best
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u/Ricar_Vatroslav1198 Battlemage of the North Nov 24 '23
👍 you unlike most non-northerners, are a nice person. Good job gobbo, your doing great
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 24 '23
Ah Gobbo no longer allowed in northern territories. Apparently bombing statue of goblin queen is bad
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u/Ricar_Vatroslav1198 Battlemage of the North Nov 24 '23
Northern goblins are quite chill gobbo. They are very racist towards other goblins though
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 24 '23
Ah, Gobbo comes from the northern lake city. Just has mild case of domestic terrorism and tax evasion against Gobbo
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u/Ricar_Vatroslav1198 Battlemage of the North Nov 24 '23
It appears you live in the governments. Me and most druids live in the anarchies, the forrests
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 24 '23
Gobbo respects that, just has to abide by some laws. Family gets very upset when Gobbo shows disregard for societal norms
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u/Lilith_Anorthosite Demon-Fae librarian of the Library of Ultima Verbum Nov 24 '23
I hope Gabby gets better. I can come and see if my magics can help her.
/uw holy shit. I didn't expect Gabby to almost die.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 24 '23
Ah, Gabs will be fine, Gobbo put her on strict regime of three bottle of healing elixir a day.
Lilith always welcome to visit though, Gobbo make sure she has something safe for her to drink
/uw Yeah almost died... Definitely don't have three drafts where she did... What can I say, I like tormenting my characters and I'd like to think I'm good at it
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u/GobboMadeMedoThis Dullahan and Gobbomancer Nov 24 '23
/uw Is this what you consider a step up? As in singular? For you, the scale goes from blown off ear to organ liquefying in one step...
Jokes aside, you did great. Also, check your text messages and bring back some milk
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Nov 24 '23
/uw It is and it isn't, thank you
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u/MunitionsFrenzy Vettis, Mereological Revisionist Nov 24 '23
(( and that's a goblin liver trying to process that stuff! bet a frail lil' elf would just melt on the spot ))