Torgan the Mighty
Type: Companion Animal / Symbol of Royal Favor
Species: Lap-Hog
Owner: The Current Stoneking of Broyoto
Status: Living, Highly Aggressive (Except to His Majesty)
“He’s a menace. A squealing, tusked, drool-caked menace. And the King adores him.”
Torgan the Mighty is the beloved (and feared) companion of the reigning Stoneking of Broyoto. Despite being half the size of a normal Lap-Hog, he more than makes up for it in attitude, noise, and bite force.
Torgan is albino, a rare condition among Lap-Hogs, with pale pink skin, crimson eyes, and coarse ivory bristles. His unusual coloration, combined with his unyielding loyalty to the Stoneking and savage temperament to all others, has made him a creature of legend and caution within the royal halls.
Torgan the Mighty is more than a royal pet—he’s a royal force of nature. In the stone halls of Broyoto, nothing makes ministers nervous quite like the sound of tiny hooves clattering down the granite floor. And the Stoneking wouldn’t have it any other way.
Mental characteristics
Employment
Symbolic Role
Torgan is seen by many Dwarves as a living metaphor for the Stoneking’s leadership: small in stature, terrifying in temperament, and loyal only to the stone.
Some believe the King’s bond with Torgan is spiritually significant, citing old myths of kings being “chosen by the beasts of the deep.” Others believe the King just has a soft spot for grumpy creatures with sharp teeth.
Social
Social Aptitude
Public Sentiment
- Beloved by the People: Torgan is widely adored by common Dwarves, who admire his unrelenting aggression toward pompous nobles and his fierce loyalty to the King.
- Feared by the Court: Several courtiers now wear chainmail beneath their robes.
- Subject of Art: At least three ballads, one mural, and a crude puppet show exist about his antics.
Mannerisms
Known Behaviors:
- Biting Court Officials: Particularly those with perfumes, silks, or egos.
- Challenging Foreign Ambassadors: Once caused an international incident by chasing a Gnomish envoy up a tapestry.
- Marking Throne-Leg Territory: Must not be cleaned, per Royal Edict.
- Sleeping With One Eye Open: Especially around politicians.
Despite his hostility, Torgan seems to understand complex commands from the Stoneking, and has even been seen guarding the throne during open court sessions with unsettling intelligence.
Behavior & Temperament
Torgan is extremely territorial. While he behaves like a sleepy, pampered lap animal around the Stoneking—often snoozing on the royal throne dais or curled around the King’s boot—he becomes a frothing storm of rage when approached by anyone else.
Fun Facts
- Nicknames: “The Pink Terror,” “The Throne Hound,” “Toothy Torg”
- Favorite Food: Fire-lichen jerky and crushed Glowcap mushrooms
- Least Favorite Thing: Bureaucrats
- Training Attempts: Abandoned after the first trainer lost two fingers and their composure.
Hahaha, oh no, the poor gnomish ambassador. What a character Torgan is.
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