Hargulka
Hargulka is a notorious troll leader connected to Nyrissa who operates in the Narlmarches region. He is known for causing unrest and has territorial ambitions in the Stolen Lands. The exact nature and scale of his power remain unclear due to wildly contradictory reports.
Known Information (29 Arodus 4710)
The party first learned of Hargulka through Howl-of-the-North-Wind, a warg who claimed the territory west of the Lonely Barrow had been promised to Hargulka. The warg warned that Hargulka would return and conquer the party’s lands.
When Djacques used his Hypercognition to recall everything known about Hargulka, he uncovered a flood of contradictory rumors and reports.
Contradictory Reports
The descriptions of Hargulka vary so wildly that it’s difficult to determine which, if any, are accurate:
Scale of Forces:
- Some reports describe a massive force: a fortified stronghold housing thousands of trolls, orcs, and goblins
- Other reports paint him as leading only fifteen unruly followers from a cave or tent camp
Military Assets:
- Some stories mention golems in his service
- Others speak of cavern trolls and cave trolls
- Reports vary on the sophistication of his forces
Personal Capabilities:
- Some describe a dumb brute wielding tree trunks as weapons
- Others claim he’s the most cunning and organized troll conqueror the region has ever seen
As the party concluded: Hargulka is “either the greatest troll warrior ever, or a minor inconvenience of a troll that slings a big tree branch around.”
Confirmed Facts
Despite the contradictions, certain facts appear consistent:
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Connection to Nyrissa: Hargulka is linked to Nyrissa, the fey entity involved in nation-building throughout the Stolen Lands. This connection isn’t surprising given Nyrissa’s apparent involvement in every major power struggle in the region.
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Base of Operations: Located somewhere in the Narlmarches
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Reputation for Unrest: Consistently described as causing trouble in the region
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Troll Nature: Nearly all trolls in the Stolen Lands are said to harbor evil intent
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Territorial Claims: Has claimed lands through proxies like Howl-of-the-North-Wind
Strategic Implications
Hargulka represents a potential threat to the party’s kingdom, though the scale of that threat remains uncertain. His connection to Nyrissa suggests he may be part of a larger pattern of nation-building interference in the Stolen Lands.
The extreme variation in reports could indicate:
- Deliberate misinformation campaigns
- Rapid changes in his power base
- Multiple entities using the name “Hargulka”
- Exaggeration and rumor distortion over time
Related Entities
- Nyrissa: Connected to Hargulka’s activities
- Howl-of-the-North-Wind: Warg serving as territorial guardian for Hargulka
- Eirigg: Another nation-builder connected to Nyrissa
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Troll |
| Alignment | Likely Evil |
| Affiliation | Nyrissa |
| Location | Narlmarches (exact location unknown) |
| Forces | Unknown (reports range from 15 followers to thousands) |
| Threat Level | Uncertain (conflicting intelligence) |
| Status | Active threat, territorial claims through proxies |
Likely party attitude:
! Major potential threat to kingdom ? Uncertain of actual capabilities ! Connected to Nyrissa - pattern of interference ? Need better intelligence before assessment