“Stress? I’m not acquainted with such a vulgar concept. I prefer to let others handle the tedium while I focus on the well-being and prosperity of our beloved Muribog; free from distraction.”
– Lady Urbess

The BLOATBORN luxuriate in the pristine, yet unmistakably pungent, capital city of Muribog, its domes and spires rising majestically from the swampy expanse of Brackmire.

For these pustulant elites, life is a pageant of excess where even the act of applause is a task best handled by another. Heavily perfumed streets host gilded palanquin parades as the Bloatborn toast their own brilliance, or perhaps their beloved Brackmire Bogpuppies; whichever requires less effort.

Leading this theater of decadence is Lady Urbess, with her jeweled hand and regal presence, heading the illustrious Council of Radiance and Panache (CRAP). Under her watchful eye, the Bloatborn have come to embody the pinnacle of luxurious living and indulgence. Draped in opulent fabrics, these rotund elites exude a brashness born of eons of unchallenged rule.

In their day-to-day lives, bloat elves indulge in lavish Pleasuregloms, exclusive retreats offering the finest mud baths and decadent relaxation treatments. Their drink of choice, Swog, or the new “guilt-free,” low-calorie Swog Lite, features the complex, earthy flavors of the swamp’s finest botanicals, reminiscent of decaying foliage with subtle peaty undertones.

“Dominating Whomp’em matches is thirsty work, and a warm Swog is the only way to quench it. It’s pure, luxurious and distinctive refreshment for those who savor the art of relaxation. And now, with all-new Swog Lite, I can keep enjoying that one-of-a-kind taste without worrying about my waistline. Drink Deep, Live Lite! Because when you’re a champion, even your downtime should be legendary.”
– Captain Ghoghull Gutterslug, Captain of the Brackmire Bogpuppies

With attitudes as rich as the feasts they enjoy, the Bloatborn drift through their days buoyed by the narcotic haze of Bullywart, their every whim catered to by a tireless underclass. For bloat elves, excess isn’t just a lifestyle; it’s a birthright.

The fervor for Whomp’Em peaks year-round in Muribog. Their beloved team, the Brackmire Bogpuppies, are the reigning Whomp’Em World Cup champions, a source of immense pride and vicarious victory for the citizens.

Indeed, the Bloatborn have perfected the art of celebrating triumphs, never breaking a sweat—unless it’s meat sweats.

Also known as: Ogres, trolls

Patron god: Luda, the Porkadile

Banner: The Prancing Bogpuppy

Magonian region: Brackmire

Capital: Muribog

Legendary astra: Glamouraith, the Power Suit

Notable figures: Lady Urbess, The Council of Radiance and Panache, Speaker Ghobli, Bhotassa the Oracle, Captain Ghogull, Brother Rudney & Sister Adonicus

Notable events: Whomp’em World Cup MMMDLXXLXXIII

Points of interest: Grand Tal Arena, Vurnessa’s Pleasureglom

Favored steed: Bogpuppies

Whomp’Em team: The Brackmire Bogpuppies

Inspiration and author’s notes

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