Grodo XVIII, the self-proclaimed Emperor of the Crodin, was the leader of the Crodin rebellion on Shri, rebelling against Ginkus’ forces, prior to the fall of the Zorelta. His armies were augmented by advanced alien technology, allowing victory over the peaceful and democratic Zorelta.
History[]
He proclaimed himself ‘emperor’ as he seized more and more land from the Zorelta, and the populace feared that not even Ginkus would be able to repel him.
He armed himself with a ball that produces bolts of energy; Perhaps this was a symbolic counter to Ginkus’ staff, which was a powerful symbol to all of Ginkus’ people[1]. Nonetheless, Grodo’s energy ball compared to Ginkus’ staff poorly, to wildly under-exaggerate.
His final victory over Ginkus came when he overthrew the capital city and took over Ginkus’ throne building, capturing Ginkus.
Ginkus escaped and returned shortly thereafter, fighting his way back into his building, where he fought Grodo in person and made short work of him. Leaving Grodo sprawled on the ground, Ginkus proceeded to freeze the building in time for 1,000 years. (Ginkus' Odyssey: "The Last of the Zorelta")
Grodo XVIII heads to Future Lab to oversee the progress of the Sphere Army, one of the Sphere children, Gori who at the time hated the thought of being created for the sole purpose of being used in someone's army, decided to cuss out Grodo, and he was not happy, so they sent him to the desolate planet of Ico where he would remain frozen until Xaq (character) would awaken him. (A Forgotten Friendship In A Forgotten Time)
Perhaps unfortunately, Grodo was kept in stasis, and wasn't around to see his rebellion crush all resistance and become a dictatorial regieme, in near-complete control of the planet. (Squids in Forests: "The Ancient Secret Under Shri")
1,000 years later, Balzak Globotron explored the frozen capital building, encountering Grodo still sprawled on the floor, frozen in time, in front of a window that overlooks the Crodin empire he created. (Balzak Globotron Series: "Balzak Globotron")
APPEARANCES[]
- “The Last of the Zorelta” - First appearance; main villain of the game! Was the leader of the Crodin and had gained powerful magic in an attempt to rival Ginkus' own power.
- “Balzak Globotron” - 1,000 years later, Grodo still lies in the exact place where Ginkus defeated him. Cameo role.
- "The Last of the Zorelta" (PC game) - Grodo appears in much the same role as the original game, and there's a boss battle with him.
- A Forgotten Friendship In A Forgotten Time