Line #83 WMG/GoblinSlayer


1	[[WMG: There will be a point where Goblin Slayer and his posse take the center world stage as the heroes... the scary part is no force will have intended it]]
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3	Goblin Slayer always makes bad rolls, so to compensate, he stacks the odds overwhelmingly in his favor. This, in a way, segregates him from fate and chance.
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5	The goblins are a mostly ignored threat. Heroes as a whole don’t find them worth pursuing. As an ignored threat, this gives them a chance to grow and develop slowly... also... independent of fate and chance.
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7	The final showdown will be between {{the Unchosen One}}s and it will be far scarier than the classic good v evil conflict the GS universe faced so far, because the Hero was always fated to win. In fact, our wham moment will be when the Hero gets (horrifically) taken out by goblins, upending all the concepts the denizens of the GS universe came to take for granted.
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9	The reason the goblins are capable of taking out the Hero is they have been steadily honing their craft, similar to Goblin Slayer. We’ve seen them be able to use boats and magical devices for their own purposes, because they’re capable of learning. They have the time to do this because they were never a threat humanity activily saught to destroy completely. Goblin Slayer is really good at what he does but he’s just one guy against an evolving civilization.
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11	When the conflict does scale up, its not going to be between sides governed by fate. Its going to be between underdogs who succeeded specifically by bypassing fate. Its gonna be a gruesome war with both sides using Goblin Slayer-style ingenuity.
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13	[[WMG:There will eventually be a Goblin breed that evolved beyond AlwaysChaoticEvil]]
14	We see goblins that have evolved beyond their other base instincts, stronger, smarter, etc, the only thing for them to overcome would be their cruelty, we even see an inkling of this with the Paladin inspiring other goblins to care about something bigger then themselves that they're willing to die for. Of course seeing as how AlwaysChaoticEvil is literally encoded in every goblin, they may very well simply commit suicide, knowing they might give in to their evil urges one day.
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17	[[WMG:The later arcs will require Goblin Slayer to work with the evolved goblins]]
18	This WMG adds to the idea that a goblin might evolve beyond AlwaysChaoticEvil. Some goblins, maybe raised by humans as experiments, will be friendly, only procreate with willing human females, as well as protect society as a whole, against their own kind. Of course ,Goblin Slayer is going to have a BSOD when this happens and try to kill them anyways. The arc will force the two (or more?) to work together against a bigger threat. As the story goes on, the 3rd party goblins will either submit to the rule of law or get exterminated. This has a cascading affect, which brings about a peaceful renaissance, allowing society to finally move past its medieval stasis.
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20	Even though this seems wildly optimistic, of course the ending will be bittersweet with countless victims between where the story is now and the end.
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22	[[WMG: Goblins are a bioweapon of evil gods/demon lords etc.]]
23	Think of them as a self-replicating drone released at human/lawful/good enemies. Expecting them to ever not be "Chaotic Evil" is like expecting a Roomba to seek a career in food prep instead of cleaning floors.
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25	[[WMG:The Goblin Slayer will eventually meet an EvilCounterpart.]]
26	Similarities have already been drawn between him and the goblin species as a whole. The Goblin Paladin was foreshadowing. One day, the Goblin Slayer will encounter another super-goblin, one who actually had the time to achieve his fullest potential... and he will be the genocidal Human Slayer, out to make the world safe for goblinkind by exterminating all those who would see ''them'' exterminated.
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28	[[WMG: Goblin Slayer is a distant ancestor of [[VideoGame/Doom2016 the Doom Slayer]]]]
29	His massive hatred for goblins transcends time and space, such that his descendant turned that anger onto the legions of Hell.
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31	[[WMG:When Goblin Slayer ''actually'' rolls the dice, his results are terrible]]
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33	Even if CripplingOverspecialization is in play, getting screwed over when not in the midst of goblin-fighting, a pragmatic trick or in the middle of UnstoppableRage in the manner he has been makes one think; surely a man with his experience has ''some'' fighting capability beyond just one-shotting smaller goblins, at this stage and level of experience, especially if RPGMechanicsVerse are involved. Hence the thought that his actual rolls in direct combat actually suck. The fact that Truth, essentially the DungeonMaster, doesn't seem to like him much enforces this.
34	* There is some truth (heh) to this as he has his fair share of misfortune in a straight up scrap, which just reinforces his pragmatism. The other part is the fact he hasn't really prepared to deal with anything besides goblins extensively.
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36	[[WMG:Goblin Slayer will inevitably end the goblin threat by going to the very source: [[spoiler:the green moon]]]]
37	If the goblins' origins are indeed true, after killing off every goblin in the Frontier, the only way to ensure they don't come back is to head to where they came from: [[spoiler:the green moon]]. Given the apt parallels between this series and ''Franchise/{{Doom}}'', in a similar vein to what Doomguy does at the end of ''Doom 64'', Goblin Slayer will find a way to the source (likely [[spoiler:another magic mirror]]), sealing all further access so that he winds up there by himself - stranded, but not alone, as there are now hordes of goblins for him to kill until there's none left.
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39	[[WMG:Goblin Slayer will not do any world changing feats, but rather be the catalyst for them]]
40	This has been seen to a tiny degree already with the training camp for rookie adventurers (increasing their survival chance, thus perhaps turning the balance of things around), but eventually a mighty hero (perhaps Choosen Heroine) will go on to do something big for the world inspired by him.
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42	[[WMG:Goblin Slayer will eventually meet his mentor again, but has to fight him as part of his character development]]
43	Burglar represents the single-minded ultimately suicidal goblin slaying without regards to much else (his TrainingFromHell has as much part of his mental state as his DoomedHometown). It's likely he wouldn't take kindly to his "student" straying, thus a battle occurs that is about Goblin Slayer killing a demon from his past.
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45	[[WMG:The Demon King is deeply connected to goblins.]]
46	Whether that means the Demon King created goblins or is himself a goblin, this will give Goblin Slayer the incentive to actually break out of his CripplingOverspecialization.
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48	[[WMG: Priestess will gain her own "harem".]]
49	It will likely will be brought up as a joke of how she is becoming more like Goblin Slayer, and how heroes of the story are often a ChickMagnet. Volume 6 reveal that [[spoiler: Noble Fencer has a crush on Priestess]]. The Princess becomes HeroWorshipper for Priestess by the end of Volume 8. Possible in the next few volumes, Priestess will win over the affections 2-3 more girls, and comically finds herself with her own "harem" similar to Goblin Slayer.
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51	[[WMG: Meta: Goblin Slayer is a player character of someone playing role-playing games as part of therapy, overcoming a real life traumatic experience.]]
52	The awkward social interactions are because the other gamers in the party are dealing with a shy & emotionally stunted teenager Priestess has brought to their gaming sessions.
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54	[[WMG: Meta- Goblins are an allegory for DirtyCommunists.]]
55	They're motivated by envy, make no innovations, can't feed themselves, dwell in squalor, delight in dragging others down to their level.
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57	[[WMG: Meta- Goblins are alternatively an allegory for any invading army in history.]]
58	RapePillageAndBurn is a tale older than any ideology we know today. Both the Soviets and the Nazis would characterize each other's invading armies the way Goblins are portrayed here, ditto for western Europe when it stood against the Nazis and later Soviets. The simplicity of Goblins here makes them a better allegory for the PrimalFear of old school invaders without much of a higher cause than to destroy. Funny enough, while both Goblin Slayer and real-life propaganda depict rape victims as young and beautiful white(ish) women, real invading armies were noted to make no discrimination based on appearance, race, age and occasionally [[DoubleStandardRapeMaleOnMale gender]] amid depravity.
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60	[[WMG: Goblin Slayer's encounter with Priestess wasn't luck]]
61	We learn later on that Goblin Slayer often asks after beginner parties that set off on goblin slaying quests. Considering that Guild Girl seemed quite perturbed about the preparedness of the Rookie Party and that Goblin Slayer would have no reason to undertake a quest that was already in progress, there is a distinct chance that Guild Girl pointed him their way the moment he set foot in the guild that day.
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63	[[WMG: The Chosen Heroine will die to goblins]]
64	After she killed the Demon Lord, her prophecy ended, therefore the gods have no more use for her, and well... Yeah.
65	[[WMG: Truth is actually the good god and Illusion's "kindness" is a lie.]]
66	* In an universe of [[MeaningfulName significant names]], Truth pushes the heroes to their limits while Illusion uses her chances to roll the die of fate in order to benefit them (only to always fail horribly).
67	** It is said that the ''truth'' is a hard burden to bear, while lies are nothing more than a sweet ''illusion.''
68	*** Truth is harsh on the adventurers because he wants them prepared down the line for something more ( also his interest that Goblin Slayer defies fate). Note we see that, as hard as he's making the "campaign", he's still making it ''beatable'' in a way that makes the heroes better.
69	*** Illusion is actually ''sabotaging'' the heroes in the guise of helping them, trying to remove them from play. There are several tricks that can manipulate dice rolls (that a god named Illusion should know), so her rolling bad might be on purpose.
70	* The end of the story will lead to a major battle (outside of Truth and Illusion's control) that will push them past the breaking point, and only the results of all their hard fought victories will win.
71	** Alternatively, both Truth and Illusion are "good", in different ways. Truth is, of course, the harsh burden of reality, the cruel reality of adventuring, but ultimately benevolently Darwinist (the survivors of such traumatic events come out all the stronger (Priestess, Sword Maiden, High Elf Archer. Goblin Slayer), or are culled (Fencer, Monk)). Illusion is the push that spurs adventurers to that life, but also causes deaths in doing so. Both are "good" but in opposing ways (Reality vs Hope).
72	[[WMG: Goblin Slayer is propaganda in another universe]]
73	In this other universe where humans,and goblins are at war;the human leaders started to spread this story around to give people a monstrous enemy to fight. (in this alternate universe goblins,like humans have their fair share of saints,and sinners.) Somehow, this propaganda made it's way into our world and became the manga,light novel,and anime.
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75	[[WMG: Goblin Slayer will AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence after he dies.]]
76	And as Truth and Illusion comment on his passing off the board, he'll show up right there with them (scaring them both shitless first by merely appearing) and then remain at their table as the objective, neutral, judge of their games for all eternity, to ensure that they can't cheat or create scenarios beyond reasonable chance of success just for amusement. Also, add a rule of "NO GOBLINS!" in ''any'' of their written scenarios, essentially eradicating the entire species in one fell swipe of a feather-pen, with the change marked by having the Green Moon erased from existence and Priestess(now older) remark on how pretty the lone moon is that night.
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78	[[WMG: Goblin Slayer will end with Goblin Slayer's death.]]
79	Goblin Slayer will be successful in the final battle but succumb to his wounds. Then at the end, as a sort of BookEnds, we will see a group of novice adventures traveling in a cave to clear out some goblins only for it to go horribly wrong, and then they are meet with the footsteps of someone clad in full armor before finally, the eye of the new arrival lights up and begin tearing up the goblins left and right. Only this time, [[spoiler:the color of the eye is blue and the voice clearly belongs to a woman. Priestess is picking up where Goblin Slayer left off]].
80	* Or, even better, not just one Slayer. Four. Goblin Slayer's companions, having chosen to follow in his path and protect the weak and helpless from a threat that others ignored. And not just them. Have him leave a legacy of Adventurers who follow his creed, emulate him in garb and arms, and seek to safeguard the world.
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82	[[WMG: The entire setting is really just a Dungeons and Dragons campaign being played by people in Real Life.]]
83	Truth and Illusion, and maybe whoever else counts as a God, are real-life people playing a game of D&D. Although let's just say they'd 100 percent be the type of people to be banned from most stores and public campaigns given that their setting involves a lot of RapePillageAndBurn. People who've played their games probably vent about their edge on Reddit's RPG Horror Stories sub.
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85	[[WMG:Goblin slayer will eventually find magical equipment he's willing to use]]
86	specifically since the setting is dnd inspired, a bane weapon, obviously for goblins, since bane enchantments ONLY affect the creature they are designed for and act as normal weapons against anyone else there is no risk if he is slain that it will be turned on humans, the only use a goblin could have for it would be killing his fellow goblins, with the added bonus that it would still be useful when it found its way back into human hands
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88	[[WMG: Priestess will go on an adventure with an all female party that will include Witch and Female Knight.]]
89	Considering that Goblin Slayer got to go on a mission with Spearman and Heavy Swordsman in Volume 4, it would make sense for Priestess to go on an adventure with her own {{Foil}}s, Witch and Female Knight.
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91	Here is one possible scenario to get these 3 in the same party: A high level mission request was made to the Adventurer's Guild and the location of the adventure will be in lands belonging to the Amazons. Since the mission will take place in LadyLand, no men are allowed to enter the area, and thus the party will have to be all female. The guild members likely chosen for the mission will be Witch, Female Knight, High Elf Archer, and Amazon, due to their high ranks. However, it revealed the ArcVillain that invaded the area has a large horde of goblins under their control, naturally catching Goblin Slayer's attention. Goblin Slayer will make an attempt to go on the mission, not wanting goblins loose in a place where its citizens are exclusively women. Priestess is able to stop him by volunteering for the mission and ensuring him that she will use her knowledge of goblins that he taught her to wipe them out in his stead.
92	** Semi-Confirmed: While the described scenario has not occurred, Priestess, High Elf Archer, Witch, and Female Knight does form an AmazonBrigade for a mission in Volume 12.
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94	[[WMG: Goblins Aren't Actually a OneGenderRace]]
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96	At least, not in the traditional sense. Instead, they're a type of animal called a brood parasite.
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98	Real-world examples of brood parasites are mostly animals that lay eggs. Old World cuckoos are some of the best known examples, along with cowbirds and goldeneyes. There are also several fish and insects that do the same. Evolutionarily, it makes sense, even if the result can be cruel (especially since some brood parasites harm the actual children of their surrogate parents). It allows them to side-step the most costly part of reproduction for those species, which is the time invested in raising young to maturity.
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100	All brood parasites currently in existence are exoparasites. While it would be what some science writers call a "good trick" to skip over ''all'' of the costs of reproduction by having its young gestate inside of another animal, the evolutionary hurdles that species would have to jump to get there would be enormous. The mother's body would treat the embryo as a foreign object and destroy it, probably while it was still a single cell. In a Universe based off of a table-top role playing game, though, the existence of a brood parasite that did this would have no real obstacles, except possibly the DM (or in-universe equivalent) finding it horrifying. That's clearly not a problem here.
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102	The contribution made by the "mother" to her offspring is pretty obviously non-existent. Goblins use pretty much any species with a roughly similar body plan and means of reproduction as potential incubators but, while Goblins ''aren't'' totally identical (suggesting that they do have some form of sexual reproduction amongst themselves, rather than being clonal), they're all Goblins, with none of their variety suggesting differences based on the species of the surrogate mother.
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104	The success of a species capable of doing that, especially considering its remarkably short gestation time, probably didn't occur to the people developing the world. They'll probably be as surprised as anyone if/when their entire setting is overrun.
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106	[[WMG: Goblin slayer will succeed in wiping out goblins and then have a breakdown]]
107	It might be through divine intervention, a magical wish or just killing them all manually, but when he does he won't know what to do with himself for a bit, until he is convinced to become a full adventurer by his group.
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109	[[WMG: Goblin Slayer will become gold-ranked at the same time goblins are finally taken seriously by the capital]]
110	Goblin Slayer will reach the rank of gold adventurer, and then be benched until something happens that merits sending out a gold-ranked adventure. There will be some drama over this as Goblin Slayer continues his vendetta even without official quests, and his party members try to keep him out of trouble.
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112	Then the king will officially recognize the goblins as a national level problem and authorize Goblin Slayer to take care of it. This will involve assigning him rookies to teach the craft of goblin-slaying so that more goblin nests can be cleared out in the same amount of time. This is a national-level threat, after all.
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114	By this point, Goblin Slayer will be more willing to share his techniques but only as far as [[TaughtByExperience on-the-job training]]. The rookies themselves will vary from the AscendedFanboy who is thrilled to work under ''the'' Goblin Slayer, "The Frontier's Kindest" that bards sing about, and the SourSupporter who still doesn't take goblins seriously and thinks Goblin Slayer himself is a joke. Priestess will be Goblin Slayer's [[NumberTwo teaching assistant]] who will assure the rookies that "you get used to it" when their mentor covers them in blood/slime/mud/etc.
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116	[[WMG: Fighter will eventually become Goblin Slayers apprentice]]
117	While loosing her party was traumatic, Priestess barely knew them. Fighter, however, is implied to have been their friend from before they became adventurers, in addition to obviously being personally victimized by them. So if/when she recovers from her heroic RROD, it's possible she will gain a similar desire to exterminate Goblins as Goblin Slayer. Being a Fighter also means Goblin Slayer's tactics would also be far more fitting for her then Priestess. Alternately Goblin Slayer will meet his end only for Priestess to take her former party member under her wing in his place.
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119	[[WMG: Becoming a goblin paladin requires the goblin to be castrated]]
120	Holy warriors are often presented as chaste if not outright having a vow of celibacy, and much of goblins' more bestial nature stems from their sexual urges, so it makes sense that to achieve a more enlightened view like the goblin paladin would require the removal of such urges, which also explains their rarity. No goblin would willingly deny themselves sex, so only the few who get a very specific kind of injury and manage to survive even have the potential to become one.

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