Godric the Wanderer

Godric the Wanderer (also Godric Galla, Godric the Black, or Godric Godfrey) was an adventurer who lived circa 1970-2012 or 2022 SA. Very little is known about him, except that he founded the cities of Galla and Staples, and that he was revered as legend by the Golls.

Early Life
Godric was born to unknown parents, most likely in a village in the icy Gicela region of northern Reodia, circa 1970 SA. Godric had no known siblings, and spent much of his life in the care of a group of monks. At the age of twelve, Godric was kidnapped by Magithean vikings and sold into slavery. Adopted by the chieftain, he himself became a viking warrior.

Magithean Era
Godric conducted several raids with the Magitheans, some of which were well-documented. He also claims to have slain a dragon and sailed to Homweal twice.

Post-Magithean Era
When the chieftain died, Godric was rejected by the other vikings. Some say he was marooned on an island and swam back, others say he fashioned himself a ship and returned, others say he was picked up by traders. At any rate, he returned to the mainland of Dunn sometime around the year 1987 SA. He travelled from village to village carrying out tasks for various pays, and managed to save up a meager fortune, which he always carried with his troupe. Eventually, Godric settled down and built a home along the mouth of the River Orvet. Much of the troop settled around him.

Founding of Staples
With his estate built, it was a matter of time before Godric's troupe settled around him. The village which was formed was called Stappalache, which would later become Staples. Godric was proclaimed chieftain of Staples in 1990 SA, and established rule of the surrounding lands through military action.

Godric eventually conquered much of the coast of the Gulf of Alfa. To further stake his claim, he eventually founded the neighboring city of Galla across the gulf. It is believed that he purchased the land from the Elfs. Godric the Wanderer ruled over the two cities, and eventually founded the Empire of Goll.

Death
Godric the Wanderer was injured in a hunting accident in 2012 SA. Part of his spine was crushed when the barking of a dog spooked his horse. He lost the ability to walk, and was bedridden. Some believe that he used his upper-arm-strength to cast himself out of a window and fall some fifty feet to the ground. Since his body was never really recovered, many others believe that he intentionally left and became a hermit in the nearby woods. The hermit which many people believe Godric became died in 2022 SA.