Gorp is a formless, corrosive manifestation of Chaos. It is vulnerable to magic and fire. It was the form Chaos took when it first entered the world.
Ride Like the Wind[]
Gorp first appears in Ride Like the Wind.
Lore[]
Your clan circle can say the following of gorp:
- "This is a Chaos creature."
- "Fire is the best way [to destroy it]. Magical fire is even better."
Events[]
In Ride Like the Wind, gorp appears only in one event:
Lights Going Out[]
Gorp returns, making frequent appearances in Lights Going Out.
Throughout the game, you may hear a variation of the following report:
| “ | Alas, Chaos continues to grow in strength. Several streams are now flowing with gorp. <At least our Storm Bull shrine gives us magic to fight Chaos/If we had a shrine to Storm Bull, we could gain his Chaos-fighting magic>. | ” |
Lore[]
About gorp, you clan ring can say:
- "Gorp is the substance of Primal Chaos itself."
- "Of Wakboth’s horde, gorp is hardest to fight."
- "The gorp was the form Chaos took when it first entered the world."
- "Every generation, these creatures grow in speed and strength."
- "A grop infestation will grow until someone stops it."
Events[]
Gorp appears in the following events in Lights Going Out.
- Gorp Infestation
- Gorp Infestation Spreads
- Gorp Neighbor Infestation
- Gorp Palace Attack
- World's End: Gorp
You can lose the game by letting the gorp menace grow out of control in the valley, see Loss: Gorp.
Gorp is also mentioned in another ending: Loss: Last Stand.
Other Stories[]
To read more on gorp, see their entries on the Glorantha and King of Dragon Pass wikis here and here, respectively.
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