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Martin: /* Others Mentioned */

2026-07-02T08:51:10Z

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	This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.		This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.
	===Others Mentioned===		===Others Mentioned===
	* Aboard an Ithilid ship. Freed from containment by the party to attack the squids.		* [[Fallen Ocelotepec]]
	* A Balrog powered Zeppelin on one of the planes associated with Immortals, possibly [[~~New Terra~~]].		** Aboard an Ithilid ship. Freed from containment by the party to attack the squids.
	**Apparently driven to a frenzy by elf blood.		*[[Night Train to Lisbon]]
	**Wounded using iron projectiles that appear to prevent regeneration, then finished off by party at close range.		** A Balrog powered Zeppelin on one of the planes associated with Immortals, possibly [[Reich]].
	**Exploded on death.		***Apparently driven to a frenzy by elf blood.
			***Wounded using iron projectiles that appear to prevent regeneration, then finished off by party at close range.
			***Exploded on death.
			** The ruins created by a second Balrog explosion are witnessed.
			** A third Balrog is avoided.
			** It was being lured by use of a sacrificial elf.
			** After it goes rogue, the resident bad guys douse it with "plutonium" to control( ?) / destroy (?) it.

Martin: /* Others Mentioned */

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	* A Balrog powered Zeppelin on one of the planes associated with Immortals, possibly [[New Terra]].		* A Balrog powered Zeppelin on one of the planes associated with Immortals, possibly [[New Terra]].
	**Apparently driven to a frenzy by elf blood.		**Apparently driven to a frenzy by elf blood.
	**Wounded using iron projectiles that appear to prevent regeneration		**Wounded using iron projectiles that appear to prevent regeneration, then finished off by party at close range.
	**Finished off by party at close range.		**Exploded on death.

Martin: /* Others Mentioned */

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	===Others Mentioned===		===Others Mentioned===
	* Aboard an Ithilid ship. Freed from containment by the party to attack the squids.		* Aboard an Ithilid ship. Freed from containment by the party to attack the squids.
			* A Balrog powered Zeppelin on one of the planes associated with Immortals, possibly [[New Terra]].
			**Apparently driven to a frenzy by elf blood.
			**Wounded using iron projectiles that appear to prevent regeneration
			**Finished off by party at close range.

Martin at 08:31, 2 July 2026

2026-07-02T08:31:34Z

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	===The Shape of Fire===		===The Shape of Fire===
	This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.		This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.
			===Others Mentioned===
			* Aboard an Ithilid ship. Freed from containment by the party to attack the squids.

Martin at 05:50, 28 June 2026

2026-06-28T05:50:45Z

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	Most of the few balrogs encountered have been titan-sized or larger, appear to burn from within, are shrouded in fire and shadow, and bear flaming weapons. They may appear to have wings of shadow but it is unclear whether they can fly.		Most of the few balrogs encountered have been titan-sized or larger, appear to burn from within, are shrouded in fire and shadow, and bear flaming weapons. They may appear to have wings of shadow but it is unclear whether they can fly.

	===Known Balrogs===		==Known Balrogs==
	====Gothron / Garthron====		===Gothron / Garthron===
	Discovered in [[The Mines of Gothron\|dwarven mines]] in the [[Dragonspine Mountains]] in the north of [[Bowcourt]], Gothron (or ''Garthron'', spelling varies) was watching over the tomb-prison of [[Ahriman]]. This balrog had an unusual distinguising mark - it was missing its left hand, which had been replaced with one made of a crystalline substance.		Discovered in [[The Mines of Gothron\|dwarven mines]] in the [[Dragonspine Mountains]] in the north of [[Bowcourt]], Gothron (or ''Garthron'', spelling varies) was watching over the tomb-prison of [[Ahriman]]. This balrog had an unusual distinguising mark - it was missing its left hand, which had been replaced with one made of a crystalline substance.

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	Gothron's current whereabouts are unknown. Gothron's missing hand is believed to be stored (and still alive) at the "Plains Guild" hall.		Gothron's current whereabouts are unknown. Gothron's missing hand is believed to be stored (and still alive) at the "Plains Guild" hall.

	===="Istu's Balrog"====		==="Istu's Balrog"===
	The name of this balrog is unknown but it was encountered in the [[Microverse]] watching over the tomb-prison of [[Istu]]. Little is known of this being other than it would issues challenges to games of chess (and then cheat).		The name of this balrog is unknown but it was encountered in the [[Microverse]] watching over the tomb-prison of [[Istu]]. Little is known of this being other than it would issues challenges to games of chess (and then cheat).

	It is known that by the time of [[Quest for Lost Dragons]] in Spring 802 WK, Istu was gone from the Microverse and the balrog is believed to have departed with him.		It is known that by the time of [[Quest for Lost Dragons]] in Spring 802 WK, Istu was gone from the Microverse and the balrog is believed to have departed with him.
	====Balrog of High Castle====		===Balrog of High Castle===
	As reported in issue 36 of the Seagate Times, in Summer of 802 a party encountered what they believed to be a balrog in the old dwarven city of [[High Castle]]. This entity had allied with a tribe of goblins who had staged a revolt and		As reported in issue 36 of the Seagate Times, in Summer of 802 a party encountered what they believed to be a balrog in the old dwarven city of [[High Castle]]. This entity had allied with a tribe of goblins who had staged a revolt and
	overthrown the dwarves.		overthrown the dwarves.
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	The party decided to attack with ranged weapons and spells as well as a Darksphere and an earth elemental. Upon its defeat, it changed into a lump of molten mithral which sank and melded with the rock below. The party were unsure whether it had died or merely entered a state of hibernation.		The party decided to attack with ranged weapons and spells as well as a Darksphere and an earth elemental. Upon its defeat, it changed into a lump of molten mithral which sank and melded with the rock below. The party were unsure whether it had died or merely entered a state of hibernation.
	====The Shape of Fire====		===Dark Fire===
			Balrog slain by [[Liessa Varden]] as part of her [[Liessa\|rite of ascension]] into a nascent Power of Light.
			===The Shape of Fire===
	This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.		This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.

Martin: /* The Shape of Fire */

2026-06-28T02:06:53Z

The Shape of Fire

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	It is known that by the time of [[Quest for Lost Dragons]] in Spring 802 WK, Istu was gone from the Microverse and the balrog is believed to have departed with him.		It is known that by the time of [[Quest for Lost Dragons]] in Spring 802 WK, Istu was gone from the Microverse and the balrog is believed to have departed with him.
			====Balrog of High Castle====
			As reported in issue 36 of the Seagate Times, in Summer of 802 a party encountered what they believed to be a balrog in the old dwarven city of [[High Castle]]. This entity had allied with a tribe of goblins who had staged a revolt and
			overthrown the dwarves.

			The balrog was described as a 20ft tall fiery entity, covered in metal slag and glowing from within. The heat from it was comparable to standing near a very hot metal furnace and the smell was sulphurous as it issued poisonous fumes.

			The party decided to attack with ranged weapons and spells as well as a Darksphere and an earth elemental. Upon its defeat, it changed into a lump of molten mithral which sank and melded with the rock below. The party were unsure whether it had died or merely entered a state of hibernation.
	====The Shape of Fire====		====The Shape of Fire====
	This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.		This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.

Martin at 00:21, 28 June 2026

2026-06-28T00:21:34Z

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	A (fortunately) seldom encountered demon-like being of uncertain origin. Unlike demonic avatars, Balrogs appear fully physically manifested on Alusia.		A (fortunately) seldom encountered demon-like being of uncertain origin. Unlike demonic avatars, Balrogs appear fully physically manifested on Alusia.

	Some sources claim the creatures are examples of fallen semi-divine beings from earlier ages of the world while another purported creator of these dire beings is [[Baal]], the first of the [[Ancient Dragons\|ancient dragons]] and perhaps the first Alusian [[Powers of Darkness\|power of darkness]]. According to certain ancient sources Baal created the ''Baal-~~rukhs~~'' (or ''~~Birds~~ of Baal'') as part of his plan to throw down the mortal realms, and may have used ''fallen titans'' as the starting point.		Some sources claim the creatures are examples of fallen semi-divine beings from earlier ages of the world while another purported creator of these dire beings is [[Baal]], the first of the [[Ancient Dragons\|ancient dragons]] and perhaps the first Alusian [[Powers of Darkness\|power of darkness]]. According to certain ancient sources Baal created the ''Baal-ruc / Baal-rukh'' (from Old Draconic ''Birds of Baal'' or ''Claws of Baal'') as part of his plan to throw down the mortal realms, and may have used ''fallen titans'' as the starting point.

	The presence of Balrogs in proximity to Ahriman and Istu, two of the imprisoned sons of Baal, may add credence to this claim.		The presence of Balrogs in proximity to Ahriman and Istu, two of the imprisoned sons of Baal, may add credence to this claim.

Martin at 22:56, 31 May 2026

2026-05-31T22:56:49Z

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	A (fortunately) seldom encountered demon-like being of uncertain origin. Unlike demonic avatars, Balrogs appear fully physically manifested on Alusia.		A (fortunately) seldom encountered demon-like being of uncertain origin. Unlike demonic avatars, Balrogs appear fully physically manifested on Alusia.

	Some sources claim the creatures are examples of fallen semi-divine beings from earlier ages of the world while another purported creator of these dire beings is [[Baal]], the first of the [[Ancient Dragons\|ancient dragons]] and perhaps the first Alusian [[Powers of Darkness\|power of darkness]]. According to certain ancient sources Baal created the ''Baal-rukhs'' (or ''Birds of Baal'') as part of his plan to throw down the mortal realms.		Some sources claim the creatures are examples of fallen semi-divine beings from earlier ages of the world while another purported creator of these dire beings is [[Baal]], the first of the [[Ancient Dragons\|ancient dragons]] and perhaps the first Alusian [[Powers of Darkness\|power of darkness]]. According to certain ancient sources Baal created the ''Baal-rukhs'' (or ''Birds of Baal'') as part of his plan to throw down the mortal realms, and may have used ''fallen titans'' as the starting point.

	The presence of Balrogs in proximity to Ahriman and Istu, two of the imprisoned sons of Baal, may add credence to this claim.		The presence of Balrogs in proximity to Ahriman and Istu, two of the imprisoned sons of Baal, may add credence to this claim.

	Most of the few balrogs encountered have been titan-sized or larger, appear to burn from within, ~~and~~ are shrouded in fire and shadow. They may appear to have wings of shadow but it is unclear whether they can fly.		Most of the few balrogs encountered have been titan-sized or larger, appear to burn from within, are shrouded in fire and shadow, and bear flaming weapons. They may appear to have wings of shadow but it is unclear whether they can fly.

	===Known Balrogs===		===Known Balrogs===
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	Gothron later encountered another Guild party and in the ensuing combat its ''glass'' hand (actually constructed of ''warpstone'') came into contact with a holy object and exploded with some unusual and enduring side-effects for the party members involved.		Gothron later encountered another Guild party and in the ensuing combat its ''glass'' hand (actually constructed of ''warpstone'') came into contact with a holy object and exploded with some unusual and enduring side-effects for the party members involved.

	Gothron's current whereabouts are unknown. Gothron's missing hand is believed to be stored (still alive) at the "Plains Guild" hall.		Gothron's current whereabouts are unknown. Gothron's missing hand is believed to be stored (and still alive) at the "Plains Guild" hall.

	===="Istu's Balrog"====		===="Istu's Balrog"====
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	It is known that by the time of [[Quest for Lost Dragons]] in Spring 802 WK, Istu was gone from the Microverse and the balrog is believed to have departed with him.		It is known that by the time of [[Quest for Lost Dragons]] in Spring 802 WK, Istu was gone from the Microverse and the balrog is believed to have departed with him.
	====The Shape of Fire====		====The Shape of Fire====
	~~May~~ or may not be a balrog. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.		This may or may not be a balrog, and may be a titan. [[The Shape of Fire]] is believed to spend most of his time under the [[Filgiso Forest]], awaiting the day he can burn everything.

Martin: /* Gothron */

2026-05-31T22:53:30Z

Gothron

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	===Known Balrogs===		===Known Balrogs===
	====Gothron====		====Gothron / Garthron====
	Discovered in [[The Mines of Gothron\|dwarven mines]] in the [[Dragonspine Mountains]] in the north of [[Bowcourt]], Gothron was watching over the tomb-prison of [[Ahriman]]. This balrog had an unusual distinguising mark - it was missing its left hand, which had been replaced with one made of a crystalline substance.		Discovered in [[The Mines of Gothron\|dwarven mines]] in the [[Dragonspine Mountains]] in the north of [[Bowcourt]], Gothron (or ''Garthron'', spelling varies) was watching over the tomb-prison of [[Ahriman]]. This balrog had an unusual distinguising mark - it was missing its left hand, which had been replaced with one made of a crystalline substance.

	The Balrog used threats to have a guild party bring it an ''Egg'' from off-plane that unlocked the tomb, freeing Ahriman. The freed Ahriman subsequently dismissed Gothron (much to the Balrog's dismay).		The Balrog used threats to have a guild party bring it an ''Egg'' from off-plane that unlocked the tomb, freeing Ahriman. The freed Ahriman subsequently dismissed Gothron (much to the Balrog's dismay).

	Gothron later encountered another Guild party and in the ensuing combat its ''glass'' hand came into contact with a holy object and exploded with some ~~odd~~ and enduring side-effects for the party members involved.		Gothron later encountered another Guild party and in the ensuing combat its ''glass'' hand (actually constructed of ''warpstone'') came into contact with a holy object and exploded with some unusual and enduring side-effects for the party members involved.

	Gothron's current whereabouts are unknown. Gothron's missing hand is believed to be stored (still alive) at the "Plains Guild" hall.		Gothron's current whereabouts are unknown. Gothron's missing hand is believed to be stored (still alive) at the "Plains Guild" hall.

	===="Istu's Balrog"====		===="Istu's Balrog"====
	The name of this balrog is unknown but it was encountered in the [[Microverse]] watching over the tomb-prison of [[Istu]]. Little is known of this being other than it would issues challenges to games of chess (and then cheat).		The name of this balrog is unknown but it was encountered in the [[Microverse]] watching over the tomb-prison of [[Istu]]. Little is known of this being other than it would issues challenges to games of chess (and then cheat).

Martin at 07:24, 22 April 2026

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	Some sources claim the creatures are examples of fallen semi-divine beings from earlier ages of the world while another purported creator of these dire beings is [[Baal]], the first of the [[Ancient Dragons\|ancient dragons]] and perhaps the first Alusian [[Powers of Darkness\|power of darkness]]. According to certain ancient sources Baal created the ''Baal-rukhs'' (or ''Birds of Baal'') as part of his plan to throw down the mortal realms.		Some sources claim the creatures are examples of fallen semi-divine beings from earlier ages of the world while another purported creator of these dire beings is [[Baal]], the first of the [[Ancient Dragons\|ancient dragons]] and perhaps the first Alusian [[Powers of Darkness\|power of darkness]]. According to certain ancient sources Baal created the ''Baal-rukhs'' (or ''Birds of Baal'') as part of his plan to throw down the mortal realms.

	The presence of Balrogs in proximity to two of the imprisoned sons of Baal, ~~Ahriman and Istu~~ may add credence to this claim.		The presence of Balrogs in proximity to Ahriman and Istu, two of the imprisoned sons of Baal, may add credence to this claim.

	Most of the few balrogs encountered have been titan-sized or larger, appear to burn from within, and are shrouded in fire and shadow. They may appear to have wings of shadow but it is unclear whether they can fly.		Most of the few balrogs encountered have been titan-sized or larger, appear to burn from within, and are shrouded in fire and shadow. They may appear to have wings of shadow but it is unclear whether they can fly.