Hagrid de mens de mens

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Hagrid de mens de mens is a human fighter operating in Northwest Faerun. As member of the groep van droep, he is partially responsible for the liberation of Phandelver mine and slaying the dragon Venomfang who terrorized the ruins of Thundertree.

Early Life
Hagrid was born in the lumber village of Thundertree in 1736 DR. Here he developed a relationship with the town's wizard, Berkamentus. Young Hagrid was inspired by the statue of the town's founder on the town's plaza. As Thundertree was destroyed in 1740 by the eruption of the vulcano Mount Hotenow, his family took Hagrid and they drifted from town to town for a few years. Eventually they settled in Neverwinter.

In Neverwinter, young Hagrid learned the arts of archery and woodworking.

Somewhere in his life, Hagrid met and befriended the Dwarven businessman Gundren Rockseeker and his brothers.

Somewhere in his life, Hagrid acquired an apprenticeship for which he had to intern in the realm of Burkijë, located on the border between West Faerun and Central Faerun. Here he learned the local dialect of the common tongue.

In his young adult life, Hagrid worked on the docks of Neverwinter as a porter and laborer. During this time, he stood up to the infamous abusive ship captain Claes Asbaard, which granted Hagrid a positive reputation among Winterian commoners.

Also in his young adult life, the dragon Venomfang settled in the infested ruins of Thundertree. The news of this dragon plague unsettled Hagrid, and he swore to eventually drive off the dragon and liberate his birthtown.

Becoming a hero
Main article: Groep van Droep

Before the Ashes end incident
In the early summer of 1769 DR, Hagrid was approached by Gundren Rockseeker with a job proposal. Together with 4 other associates of Rockseeker, Hagrid was to deliver mining equipment to the town of Phandalin in exchange for fair payment.

Having arrived in Phandalin, the 5 travellers encountered the Roodbaarden ruffians that had established a mob rule in the small mining town. The travellers decided to work together and kick out the ruffians. After determining that the ruffians had their stronghold in the old Tresendar Manor, Hagrid improvised several fire arrows and set the roof of the manor ablaze.

During this siege of the Roodbaarden hideout, Hagrid proved himself both in combat and as a leader in the emerging Groep van Droep adventuring party.

While the adventuring party eventually assaulted the Cragmaw Hideout in the Bonzu Hills, Hagrid became the de facto cartmaster of the Adventuring Party, a logistical task that he holds to this day. During this assault on the Cragmaw Hideout, Hagrid found his cat companion Poekie, which became the permanent resident of Hagrids shoulder bag.

After the Ashes end incident
During a retrieval task for Halia Thornton, Hagrid managed to topple the infamous obelisk of the Moor of Dead Men. This obelisk contained a demonic ash monster, but also the sentient greatsword Excalibur. After defeating the ash demon, Hagrid became attuned to the greatsword and continued to use it in its further adventures.

With this mighty weapon, Hagrid came into his own as a Fighter adventurer. This was evident during the sieges of Wyvern Tor; Cragmaw Castle; and the Phandelver Mine. Due to his fighting prowess and determined mindset, Hagrid was often found on the frontline of battle. Due to this, he also was the primary target for many enemies. This caused several near-death cases for Hagrid, which he all narrowly avoided.

A year in between
After the liberation of the Phandelver Mine, Hagrid returned to Neverwinter together with his adventuring partner, the female elf acolyte Uwiphyx, and the party mascot Droep. During the latter half of 1769 DR and the eraly half of 1770 DR, Hagrid tended to his cartwright shop on the outskirts of the city. Not needing to work full-time thanks to his acquired wealth during the adventures, Hagrid also spent time studying the ways of Oghma, and made himself strong for the Winterian community. During this time, he also provided a home for Phandalese entrepreneur Halia Thornton, who had bought the Tresendar Manor in Phandalin but needed a place to stay while it was being renovated. During this stay, the two developed an amorous relationship before the two parted ways again just before the summer of 1770 DR. This amorous fling would eventually give Hagrid a son: Björn. Unfortunately, Hagrid never had a chance to learn of this child with Halia, as he died in autumn of 1770 DR in the Yataran hills.

Liberating Thundertree
In the summer of 1770 DR, Hagrid decided it was time to take on the dragon Venomfang that terrorized the countryside and dwelled in Thundertree. Reconvening members of the Groep van Droep, as well as enlisting young James Demesis and the elder wizard Slikkius III, the party set out to slay the dragon.

This feat was achieved, and Hagrid eventually dealt the killing blow to the dragon by striking Excalibur through the dragon's skull as she laid defeated in the abandoned farmlands.

The party members shortly returned to Neverwinter, where they were lauded for their actions. Over the years, Hagrids actions had firmly cemented him as a local hero for the Winterian population, and he now had general facial fame.

A new beginning
In the late summer of 1770 DR, Hagrid and the members of the Groep van Droep were given new tasks by interim lord of Neverwinter, Bardus Vellios. Here they once again accepted work for Gundren Rockseeker and his now-established mine. These tasks led the party and Hagrid over the Sword Hills, back to Phandalin, and eventually to the human city of Triboar. In Triboar, Hagrid befriended Niffo Bemir. While doing a favor for Bemir, Hagrid was targeted by an animated scarecrow that peered deep into Hagrid's fears.

Personality
Hagrid is a usually-sincere human male who has a strong sense of duty towards his friends and his goals. Hagrid prides himself on his determination to fulfill a promise. Hagrid usually follows the chaotic-good alignment.

Likes, hobbies, and interests
Hagrid likes cameraderie and gambling-like entertainment. Hagrid enjoys working on carts, and manning them on the adventures of the Groep van Droep. He also enjoys dungeon-delving.

As a folk-hero, Hagrid likes to be centerstage in the eyes of commoners, and often finds ways to befriend them out of the blue.

Hagrid is an amateur cook and lute player, and supposedly enjoys these activities.

Hagrid also has shown interest in the human mischief of dwarf-tossing, to the dismay of the Winterian dwarven population.

Dislikes
Hagrid dislikes evil, cruelty, and injustice. Hagrid also has a fear of heights.

Goals
Hagrid would like to eventually reconnect with the wizard Berkamentus, a childhood idol. Likewise, he would like to see Thundertree restored and become a proserous town again.

Relationships
While Hagrid usually prefers more surface-level relationships with most people, there are several people who he has a deeper relationship with.


 * Uwiphyx, a fellow member of the Groep van Droep. The only two remaining original members of the adventuring party. They know each other for quite some time, and Hagrid had briefly submerged himself in the teachings of Oghma, which is Uwiphyx's main deity.
 * Halia Thornton, love interest. The human woman entrepreneur of Phandalin has showed interest in Hagrid in 1769 DR, and the two eventually had a short relationship in 1770 DR which resulted in a child between the two: Björn.
 * Sister Garaele, the female elven priestess of Phandalin. Upon news of her missing, Hagrid and Uwiphyx put aside their adventuring business to go look for their missing friend.
 * Berkamentus, the old wizard of Thundertree was a source of inspiration for young Hagrid. This impression has lasted into Hagrids adulthood.

Another notable relationship that Hagrid has is with his cat Poekie, who is the permanent resident of Hagrid's shoulderbag.

Alternate universes
Hagrid could also be found in other parallel universes.

In one of these universes, Hagrid and Uwiphyx boarded a ship to the distant city of Arai in the region of Calomere. Here they went on a quest to fight off powerful bandits. This quest failed however, and both Hagrid and Uwiphyx were captured by said bandits as their two companions were killed or fled the scene. They were eventually rescued by other adventurers.

Later Hagrid and Uwiphyx teamed up with the adventurers Oogway and Ali Gator to find a legendary treasure in the mountains near Vasmyr. This search for treasure resulted in a fierce cart race and a battle near the entrance of the treasure cave. Eventually Hagrid's party won the battle and emerged victorious with the treasure.