By Trollgur Drek, Ancient Correspondent
MOUNTAINS OF NORWAY – A major disruption shook the peaceful hills of Trollheim this morning when an unauthorized nap by Grogmar the Bridge Goblin caused a massive traffic jam among the trolls. The incident occurred on the famed Mossy Pass Bridge, which connects the east and west sides of the valley. Witnesses say Grogmar, known for his excessive snacking and unpredictable slumber habits, was found sprawled across the entire bridge, snoring like a thunderstorm and blocking all movement.
Troll Tempers Boiled Like Goat Stew
Dozens of frustrated trolls, some carrying freshly stolen cows and others with cartloads of boulders, found themselves stranded. “I was just minding my own business, hauling a nice round rock to my cave, and suddenly—BAM!—there’s a goblin sleeping where my feet should be!” complained Grothilda the Boulder Enthusiast.
Attempts to wake Grogmar using traditional methods—such as stomping, yelling, and even throwing moss at him—proved futile. “He sleeps like a dragon after a feast,” grumbled Old Snaggletusk, who missed his midday rock-licking session due to the delay.
A Hero Appears: Wise Old Granny Grugga Saves the Day!
Just when tensions were about to explode into an all-out boulder-throwing competition, Granny Grugga, the 732-year-old matriarch of the valley, hobbled onto the scene with a pot of her famous goat cheese stew. Using her legendary trollish wisdom, she wafted the irresistible scent toward Grogmar’s twitching nose.
“Even the deepest sleeper can’t resist my cheese,” Granny cackled. And sure enough, within seconds, the goblin stirred, sniffed, and groggily sat up.
Once sufficiently bribed with cheese and a promise of an extra snack ration, Grogmar groggily rolled off the bridge, allowing the trollish traffic to resume.
Peace Restored, But Lessons Learned?
Local council members are now discussing new bridge regulations to prevent future goblin nap-related traffic jams. Suggestions include setting up designated nap zones, employing singing goats as alarms, and, of course, always having an emergency supply of cheese stew on hand.
For now, all is well again in Trollheim, with trolls merrily stomping along their routes, boulders rolling, and Grogmar napping safely in a more appropriate location—under Granny Grugga’s watchful eye.
End of report.
Speaking of this unusual incident, you might be interested in learning more about the mythical history and folklore surrounding these intriguing creatures. Following the path of our famed bridge goblin, Grogmar, you might want to check out the Wikipedia page on Trolls. It has diverse information about their Scandinavian origins and different types of trolls across various folklore. Further, cheese played a significant role in resolving this troll traffic chaos, a peek into the article on Cheese might enhance your understanding of Grogmar’s preference and how this dairy product tends to be a universal pacifier. Lastly, Delve into the world of diplomacy that saved the day in our tale by visiting the page on Diplomacy, to get an overview how this art of negotiating show up in different scenarios. Happy reading!
