Klarg

Klarg is the leader of a goblin raiding operation on the Triboar Trail. He was mentioned during the party's investigation of goblin activity near Phandalin, though he was not directly encountered in available sessions.

Background

Klarg operates a goblin lair north of the Triboar Trail, approximately five miles from the road. He commands a force of raiders who have been attacking travelers and capturing valuable targets. The exact scope of his operation and his strategic goals are not fully established.

Campaign Role

Goblin Interrogation (Session A02)

During the party's investigation of goblin activities near Phandalin, they encountered Yeemick, a psionic goblin with aspirations of leadership. Yeemick indicated that he wanted the party's help to overthrow Klarg, suggesting internal dissension within the goblin organization.

Sildar Hallwinter revealed that Klarg had orchestrated the capture of Gundren Rockseeker and the map to Wave Echo Cave. Crucially, Klarg sent both the map and Gundren to the Black Spider at Cragmaw Castle, acting as an intermediary in what appears to be a larger conspiracy. This indicates that Klarg operates as an agent or subordinate to the Black Spider, not as an independent operator.

Relationship to Black Spider

Klarg's organization serves the interests of the Black Spider (a drow agent of Nezznar). The fact that he was entrusted with Gundren and the map to Wave Echo Cave suggests he holds significant trust within the Black Spider's network, though his exact rank and authority are unknown.

Status

Klarg's current status and location are unknown to the party. He is believed to be operating from Cragmaw Castle or vicinity, but no direct confrontation or intelligence update has been established in recent sessions.

Threads

• Klarg's Authority: Who is Klarg working for beyond the Black Spider? Does he answer directly to Nezznar, or through intermediate command structures?
• Internal Dissension: Does Yeemick's ambition to overthrow Klarg still pose a threat? Was such a coup ever attempted?
• Cragmaw Castle Operations: What is Klarg's current status at the castle? Is he still in command of goblin forces there?
• Gundren's Fate: Klarg sent Gundren to Cragmaw Castle. What became of him?