King Govlin the Mad

Forest Gnome Sorcerer (Wild)

Inheritor

History

During the Bhaalspawn crisis, a megalomaniacal gnome named Tiax aided the Bhaalspawn for a portion of his journey. A cleric of Cyric, the god of murder and deception, Tiax hoped to become king and rule over the people of the Sword Coast with an iron fist. No one really took him seriously and even with the aid of a being as strong as a Bhaalsawn, he was never even close to accomplishing his goals.

Tiax however had a brother who had a son who likewise had a son, named Govlin (GAHV-lin). This grand-nephew of Tiax showed great potential. He was gifted (Tiax presumed by Cyric) with powerful wild magic sorcery. Tiax, nearing the end of his life, poured all of his hopes, ambitions, and aspirations into the young Govlin with hopes he would one day become king and rule an empire.

Then tragedy struck. Tiax died and went to the gods. On the day of his funeral, a distraught Govlin wandered away from his funeral and stumbled right into the hands of a goblin raiding party. The goblins took him prisoner, tortured him, and intended to eat him. Driven mad by their torment, Govlin, in a moment of desperation, channeled his magical power into one monstrous wild surge that he hoped would destroy them all.

That's not quite what happened.

Instead, the wild surge convinced the goblin leader, Hoggle, that Govlin was not some gnome wandering in the wilderness, but a manifestation of Maglubiyet, the god of the goblins. Hoggle bowed down in worship before Govlin and demanded the other goblins do likewise. When some refused, Hoggle slew them in rage.

For Govlin, already addled by the torture, this proved too much. His damaged ego descended into madness and he came to believe that he was Maglubiyet. At least for a moment. Then he thought he was Tiax, destined for greatness, and then that too faded. Delusion after delusion crashed through his mind until he did not know anything. In panic, he fled the goblins and wandered again into the wilderness.

His chaotic mind eventually settled into a single delusion: He was King Govlin, master of goblins and lord of the lands of the Sword Coast. He was all that his grand-uncle had destined him to be. But his kingdom had been denied him, so he must venture forth as an adventurer to reclaim what is rightfully his.

Govlin joined up with the band of adventurers who would later become known as the "Heroes of Goldenfields" for their escapades during the Storm King Crisis (i.e. Storm King's Thunder campaign). Time and time again, Govlin would save the day with his powerful magic, earning him the respect and appreciation of his comrades. Many of them soon began to wonder if Govlin's delusion of being king was less insanity and more destiny. Could he be? Perhaps he could and he'd be a better ruler than most in the lands.

Description

Govlin is a handsome gnome in appearance. With his red hair, ruddy skin, and goatie, he resembles his great-uncle Tiax somewhat. His clothes are garish, but of high quality. He keeps himself well-groomed and it is not obvious to casual observers that he is completely bonkers.

However, despite his insanity, the core personality of Govlin remains intact. He is compassionate and self-sacrificing; truly desiring to be not just a king, but a good king. The well-being of his subjects (i.e. his adventuring companions) is tantamount to him. He treats most people with respect, but shows little mercy to his enemies, particularly after his experiences with the Storm King, giants.

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