The old man shown during Grogs vision was Earthbreaker Groon. He first appeared earlier in the season in Vasselheim when grog was separated from the party (episode 2). Groon worships Kord, the Storm Lord. The god of Strength and Storms. As a follower of the Storm Lord, Groon has a vested interest in Warriors. So, when grog entered the arena (by coincidence) Groon sought to test him. So they engaged in combat, whilst groon asked Grog where his true strength comes from. Grog was unable to answer correctly, instead stating that he didn't know. Groon left him (after beating his ass, I might add) and said he had much to learn about being a warrior. The last few episodes have been a continuation of that idea. Grogs whole idea of strength was based on his physical strength. So, what is he without that feature? It's been the most consistent thing in his entire life. He is strong. There may be others who are stronger. But he still has his strength. The fight with Kevdak wasn't just for the Gauntlets, it was the only time that Grog would self-reflect and manage to figure out that he got this far due to the bonds he forged with others. Also in the campaign, Grog fought Groon with Vax and Scanlan as his most trusted compatriots (Pike wasn't present as Ashley struggled to make it to sessions because she was acting on a show called Blind Spot and filming regularly got in the way). At the end of the fight, he answered correctly and said his friends. So, I appreciate the longer route they took with Grog's self-reflection here. PS. Apologies for the word vomit lmao
Well said! Yep, it was initially Groon who planted the question of "Where does your strength come from?" that's been plaguing Grog this whole time- even Kamaljiori asked that same question, making Grog feel even more insecure about that whole sidequest in the Storm Lord's arena.
This is a lesson many, MANY protagonists from Shonen anime often fail at; specifically within the Dragon Ball universe. To them, power is the GREATEST means of strength; which is why there are so many stupidly named levels of Super Saiyain
Well @lucajenkinson2069 got everything laid out perfectly and more well explained than I would have... And I thought I would be the first HAH! Shows me 🤣. Awesome to see this continue. I can't wait for the next 2 episodes come in! (IMHO: These may be the two best and the two worst episodes for so many awesome reasons on both ends 🤣... prepare yourself for that which... wait that would be spoiling things... n/m. ( *zips my lips, throws away the key, and looks back fabulously* 🤣)
The old man shown during Grogs vision was Earthbreaker Groon. He first appeared earlier in the season in Vasselheim when grog was separated from the party (episode 2). Groon worships Kord, the Storm Lord. The god of Strength and Storms. As a follower of the Storm Lord, Groon has a vested interest in Warriors. So, when grog entered the arena (by coincidence) Groon sought to test him. So they engaged in combat, whilst groon asked Grog where his true strength comes from. Grog was unable to answer correctly, instead stating that he didn't know. Groon left him (after beating his ass, I might add) and said he had much to learn about being a warrior. The last few episodes have been a continuation of that idea. Grogs whole idea of strength was based on his physical strength. So, what is he without that feature? It's been the most consistent thing in his entire life. He is strong. There may be others who are stronger. But he still has his strength. The fight with Kevdak wasn't just for the Gauntlets, it was the only time that Grog would self-reflect and manage to figure out that he got this far due to the bonds he forged with others.
Also in the campaign, Grog fought Groon with Vax and Scanlan as his most trusted compatriots (Pike wasn't present as Ashley struggled to make it to sessions because she was acting on a show called Blind Spot and filming regularly got in the way). At the end of the fight, he answered correctly and said his friends. So, I appreciate the longer route they took with Grog's self-reflection here.
PS. Apologies for the word vomit lmao
Well said! Yep, it was initially Groon who planted the question of "Where does your strength come from?" that's been plaguing Grog this whole time- even Kamaljiori asked that same question, making Grog feel even more insecure about that whole sidequest in the Storm Lord's arena.
This is a lesson many, MANY protagonists from Shonen anime often fail at; specifically within the Dragon Ball universe.
To them, power is the GREATEST means of strength; which is why there are so many stupidly named levels of Super Saiyain
as a huge DBZ fan I concur lol
The rules were that the fight ends when someone dies. Kevdak wasn't cheating. He had no honor, but he wasn't cheating.
Yup!
If you're a dishonorable person, it doesn't matter if you cheat
Well @lucajenkinson2069 got everything laid out perfectly and more well explained than I would have... And I thought I would be the first HAH! Shows me 🤣.
Awesome to see this continue. I can't wait for the next 2 episodes come in! (IMHO: These may be the two best and the two worst episodes for so many awesome reasons on both ends 🤣... prepare yourself for that which... wait that would be spoiling things... n/m. ( *zips my lips, throws away the key, and looks back fabulously* 🤣)
11 is filmed and 12 will probably be filmed tomorrow ahhh lol ^^