To deal with Groi, the ancients said, Is a choice one cannot choose-- Either that most precious thou may lose, Else a most precious thing gain to use. |
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— Unknown |
Groi is the goddess of desire and, by extension, greed. Despite these often being seen as negative traits, she is also revered by many for her power over runes and enchantments, and serves as the patron goddess of the Goblins and their kin. She is considered an old god, not necessarily part of the Brilliant Cosmenia but also not known to be an enemy of it. She is seen either as a crow who wears a necklace of pearl and silver or a Goblin woman clothed entirely in jewelry. It is said by some that to deal with Groi is to loose that which is most precious and by others that dealings with Groi will lead to gaining something precious.
Groi is said to have gifted five Stones of Power to people she believed worthy thousands of years ago. It is said that those who were given these gifts rose to power and wealth of unimaginable magnitude but that soon afterwards all feel to ruin.