History Literature / TheGammageCup

Was adapted as a part of the CBS Storybreak, though it should be noted that the special takes a number of liberties with the story. Can be found [[https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqiI3NeBkSY here]]. The sequel is titled ''The Whisper of Glocken''.

Was adapted as a part of the CBS Storybreak, though it should be noted that the special takes a number of liberties with the story. Can be found [[https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DvtaQeF4JXpQ&ved=2ahUKEwizsYS_ksTeAhXKrlQKHViKDqAQtwIwAXoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1wI_o1wIZBBaulmmcrWgbE here]]. The sequel is titled ''The Whisper of Glocken''.

Was adapted as a part of the CBS Storybreak, though it should be noted that the special takes a number of liberties with the story. Can be found [[https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DvtaQeF4JXpQ&ved=2ahUKEwizsYS_ksTeAhXKrlQKHViKDqAQtwIwAXoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1wI_o1wIZBBaulmmcrWgbE here]]. The sequal is titled The Whisper of Glocken.

* SwordBeams: King Gammage's sword shoots these to melt enemy weapons in the cartoon version.

''In the long far off,''\\

->''In the long far off,''
->''of the time outside,''
->''Brave Minnipins lived,''
->''and some of them died.''
-->''Lost are their treasures, buried deep.''
->'' 'Til the dry time came,''
->''and the world was sand,''
->''then Minnipins moved,''
->''to a wetter land.''
-->''Lost are their treasures, in the ground they sleep.''
->''And nobody knew''
->''that the Minnipins went''
->''to the land of the valley''
->''where they live content.''
-->''Lost are their treasures and the secrets they keep.''
--->-Gummy, ''Scribbles, Collected Works''

Was adapted as a part of the CBS Storybreak, though it should be noted that the special takes a number of liberties with the story. Can be found [[https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DvtaQeF4JXpQ&ved=2ahUKEwizsYS_ksTeAhXKrlQKHViKDqAQtwIwAXoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1wI_o1wIZBBaulmmcrWgbE here]].

Well, everyone except ''oh, them''. [[BrilliantButLazy Gummy]], Curley Green, and Walter the Earl are paying attention, but only two others believe them - [[TheProtagonist Muggles]] and Mingy. Ultimately, they are exiled from their village for their [[HeroWithBadPublicity attempts to sabotage]] their town's chances of winning the Gammage Cup.

Was adapted as a part of the CBS Storybreak, though it should be noted that the special takes a number of liberties with the story. Can be found here: [[https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DvtaQeF4JXpQ&ved=2ahUKEwizsYS_ksTeAhXKrlQKHViKDqAQtwIwAXoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1wI_o1wIZBBaulmmcrWgbE]]

* ObstructiveBureaucrat: Most of the Periods. {{Downplayed}} in the case of [[spoiler: Ltd.]], who is a far better leader than, say, [[Literature/HarryPotter Minister Fudge]], and does surprisingly well [[spoiler: at accepting the Mushrooms' invasion, and even organizes a medic brigade]].

Was adapted as a part of the CBS Storybreak, though it should be noted that the special takes a number of liberties with the story. Can be found [[here: https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DvtaQeF4JXpQ&ved=2ahUKEwizsYS_ksTeAhXKrlQKHViKDqAQtwIwAXoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1wI_o1wIZBBaulmmcrWgbE]]

Was adapted as a part of the CBS Storybreak, though it should be noted that the special takes a number of liberties with the story. Can be found here: https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DvtaQeF4JXpQ&ved=2ahUKEwizsYS_ksTeAhXKrlQKHViKDqAQtwIwAXoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1wI_o1wIZBBaulmmcrWgbE

* ObstructiveBureaucrat: Most of the Periods. {{Downplayed}} in the case of [[spoiler: Ltd.]], who is a far better leader than, say, [[Literature/HarryPotter Minister Fudge]], and does surprisingly well [[spoiler: at accepting the Mushrooms' invasion, and even organizes a medic brigade]].

* ObstructiveBureaucrat: Most of the Periods. {{Downplayed}} in the case of [[spoiler: Ltd.]], who is a far better leader than, say, [[Literature/HarryPotter Minister Fudge]], and does surprisingly well [[spoiler: at accepting the Mushroom's invasion, and even organizes a medic brigade]].

* CoolSword: [[spoiler: Walter the Earl]] unearths about 50 of these in the fourth chapter or so. Mind you, they start out as ExcaliburInTheRust, but they are {{AbsurdlySharpBlade}}s, [[WeaponOfXSlaying Weapons Of Mushroom Slaying]], and refuse to harm innocents (Minnipins [[spoiler: and non-evil humans in the sequel]]). That particular cache was essentially a ForgottenSuperweapon, and the only reasons the Minnipins even have a chance.

Oh, and the Minnipin's ancient enemies are mining their way in, too. The evil Mushrooms seek gold, and probably also the destruction of all Minnipins ForTheEvulz. To make matters worse, everyone is too focused on winning the Gammage Cup to pay any attention to a few [[TheGuardsMustBeCrazy fires on the mountaintops]].

* GenreBuster: Starts with SliceOfLife in a {{Fantasy}} world, but moves to a Downplayed {{Dystopian}} setting. Then the main characters rebel and create a {{Robinsonade}}-esque mini-civilization from scratch. Finally, various [[ChekovsGun Chekov's Guns]] fire and the story turns EpicFantasy.

In the peaceful land of the small folk, the Minnipins, everything is exactly as it has been for hundreds of years. Everyone is going about their jobs, the Periods (descendants of [[MeaningfulName Fooley]] the Wise) are in charge, and the Watercress River is flowing. Everything, except... [[TitleDrop The legendary Gammage Cup]] is finally going to be moved! Each of the Minnipin towns wants, above all else, to be chosen as the most worthy, the town to hold the Cup.

Oh, and the Minnipin's ancient enemies are mining their way in, too. The evil Mushrooms seek gold, and probably also the destruction of all Minnipins ForTheLulz. To make matters worse, everyone is too focused on winning the Gammage Cup to pay any attention to a few [[TheGuardsMustBeCrazy fires on the mountaintops]].

* ObstructiveBureaucrat: Most of the Periods. {{Downplayed}} in the case of [[spoiler: Ltd.]], who is a far better leader than, say, [[Literature/HarryPotter Minister Fudge]], and does surprisingly well [[spoiler: at accepting the Mushroom's invasion, and organizing a medic brigade]].

* GenreBuster: Starts with ASliceOfLife in a {{Fantasy}} world, but moves to a Downplayed {{Dystopian}} setting. Then the main characters rebel and create a {{Robinsonade}}-esque mini-civilization from scratch. Finally, various [[ChekovsGun Chekov's Guns]] fire and the story turns EpicFantasy.

Well, everyone except ''oh, them''. Gummy, Curley Green, and Walter the Earl are paying attention, but only two others believe them - [[TheProtagonist Muggles]] and Mingy. Ultimately, they are exiled from their village for their [[HeroWithBadPublicity attempts to sabotage]] their town's chances of winning the Gammage Cup.

-->-Gummy, ''Scribbles, Collected Works''