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Elfquest Poster 10 by tmntfan1

The Go-Backs are the tribe of elves that live in the far noth of Iceholt. They are descendants of the Wolfriders through Two-Spear, and are by far the fiercest of the tribes. They were engaged for centuries in a war against the trolls over the fate of the Palace.

History[]

Originally nomads following great herds of deer, the tribe was formed when they heard the magical call of the Palace of the High Ones and chose to “go back” to their ancestral home. Unfortunately, the Palace had been taken over by trolls and the Go-Backs entered into a never-ending war to take it back. With the help of the Wolfriders, they eventually succeeded.

They later lost the Palace when Rayek stole it into the future, and the Go-Backs became a tribe with nowhere to go back to and nothing to do. When their fiery chieftess Kahvi left to seek revenge on Rayek, the Go-Backs descended into a centuries-long decline into a base, directionless existence in which they started a war with their own kind.

Kahvi’s daughter Venka returned to them and helped raise them up to their former glory. They now protect the Palace of the High Ones and defend their elfin kin from humans and other threats.

Culture[]

The Go-Backs have been fighting a war against the trolls as far back as any of them can remember. As such, their culture is very martially-inclined. Everyone is expected to join the battles as soon as they are capable of having children, and the only ones excluded from the battle are the young and the injured. The Go-Backs scorn magic of all kinds, viewing it with suspicion and contempt. They believe that the use of it will only make them weaker, and magic users borne into the tribe are often discouraged from using their abilities.

Prior to planned raids and battles, there is an orgy amongst all of the adult Go-Backs. This is to ensure there are children born to make up for any possible fatalities that may occur during battle. Both warriors and non-warriors are allowed to participate in this.

Notable Members[]

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