Major character who has only appeared on 1 page in the entire OOTS saga

[Grey Watcher]

You know - while I don't entirely agree with your reasoning - the more I think about it, the more I like it. The next book is gonna be all about the Rift - and if there is some secret about the Rift, then that is one possible character who is positioned to provide that exposition. That goblin cleric is the only character that was depicted as falling into the Rift, as opposed to be torn apart by the Snarl. So ... maybe he's not dead.


So yeah, I'm putting my vote in favor of Mr. Flumph's idea: that unnamed Dark One Cleric from Start of the Darkness. Clarence Darko, I'll call him.

If for no other reason than that I appreciate his rigorous, scientific approach in his study of the Rift, as demonstrated in his use of the animal test subjects. I always have respect for a researcher.

Even if he survived and ended up on RiftWorld, wouldn't he be dead of old age by now?

[Rogar Demonblud]

Depends on if time passes at the same rate. It could be like a fairy hill where a night there is a century here.

I'm with DapperWarlock in that whoever shows up will do so because the IFCC is using them as a timeshare.

[skim172]

Even if he survived and ended up on RiftWorld, wouldn't he be dead of old age by now?

....

Magic.

Time magic.

Yeah, that'll work.

[ThriKreenLich]

A major character, in D&D that is, which has only appeared in one strip thus far is the beholder in strip #32.

[Emanick]

Has anyone else guessed Psteve yet? Because it's obviously Psteve.

[Gluteus_Maximus]

A major character, in D&D that is, which has only appeared in one strip thus far is the beholder in strip #32.

No! They're called "Floating Eyes"

[knag]

Has anyone else guessed Psteve yet? Because it's obviously Psteve.

Hroþila, Justin Kase, and Renegade Paladin so far.

I've yet to see anyone rally around my pick of Mr. Belvedere, despite his obvious involvement in Eugene's blood oath of vengeance against Xykon.

[Emanick]

Hroþila, Justin Kase, and Renegade Paladin so far.

I've yet to see anyone rally around my pick of Mr. Belvedere, despite his obvious involvement in Eugene's blood oath of vengeance against Xykon.

Dang. And I've even been reading through the thread as it develops. That really is unpardonable.

I'll join the Mr. Belvedere bandwagon if you'll agree to forget my lapse of memory.

[The_Weirdo]

I'll join the Mr. Belvedere bandwagon if you'll agree to forget my lapse of memory.

What lapse of memory?

[DapperWarlock]

I've yet to see anyone rally around my pick of Mr. Belvedere, despite his obvious involvement in Eugene's blood oath of vengeance against Xykon.

He's probably died of old age by now. (Assuming the implication on the next page is that Eugene only knocked him out, rather than killing him.)

[Riftwolf]

....

Magic.

Time magic.

Yeah, that'll work.

He could've become the Snarls Chosen One. Narratively unlikely as an allied Snarl negates Durkon's mission, Redcloaks arc and about 90% of the dramatic tension in the story.

[Heavenblade]

I dont know if it has been suggested yet

But the wizard that taught roy's dad have only appeared for one page if Im not wrong

[mjasghar]

He was killed by xykon and appears more than once in SoD I think

[knag]

He was killed by xykon and appears more than once in SoD I think

Fyron Pucebuckle appears thrice in SoD, as well as once in the main comic. Disqualified.

[Coventry]

In strip 1144, there is a bugbear killing one of Thor's worshippers. At first I assumed that was Oona, but the green in the face mask isn't right for her. What if that is a rival? One willing to help the Order?

[Girl Wonder]

I, for one, can't wait to see how Goblin Dan and his Hydra Head Barbecue Hut rise to prominence and help the OOTS save the world!

[Doug Lampert]

I, for one, can't wait to see how Goblin Dan and his Hydra Head Barbecue Hut rise to prominence and help the OOTS save the world!

Probably won't work. He appears to be present in both 326 and 705.

[Girl Wonder]

Probably won't work. He appears to be present in both 326 and 705.

The one in #705 is his business rival, Goblin Stan, who serves burgers instead of barbecue.

[hroþila]

Probably won't work. He appears to be present in both 326 and 705.

I always assumed that wasn't Dan but an employee in his growing business, but now I realize the clothes match perfectly so it's most likely Dan the legend himself indeed. Heh, that's great.

[The Aboleth]

In strip 1144, there is a bugbear killing one of Thor's worshippers. At first I assumed that was Oona, but the green in the face mask isn't right for her. What if that is a rival? One willing to help the Order?

I actually really like this guess, for a couple reasons:

1) Appears on one panel (far as we know for sure as we don't see the face, but it's a reasonable assumption)

2) Is already in the North Pole area; Rich doesn't need to do the logistical work of getting Mystery Ally to where the Order will be, because the Ally is already there!

3) Presents a number of logical reasons why this Mystery Ally would be willing to help the Order (rival of Oona, random Bugbear upset that Team Evil is rapidly depleting the Monsters in the caves, and/or doesn't think The Dark One's plan is worth the risk, especially given Oona's own words that TDO isn't as central to Bugbear society as other goblinoids).

4) Their face being behind a mask allows Rich to pull off a dramatic identity reveal, which is always fun!

Yeah, I like this guess a lot, actually!

[Nith]

Probably won't work. He appears to be present in both 326 and 705.

Isn't Goblin Dan the old man with a beard in 326 who tells his rags-to-riches story, and the one in chef's attire a (senior?) employee?

[Doug Lampert]

Isn't Goblin Dan the old man with a beard in 326 who tells his rags-to-riches story, and the one in chef's attire a (senior?) employee?

Goblin Dan is the young goblin who watches them leave the unconscious hydra. We then have a flash forward to the future, when an old Goblin Dan is telling someone, "And that's how I earned my first million." This is plainly the future, as he couldn't have earned a million selling hydra heads in 326 when the hydra had just become available.

The goblin in the later strip is in the same clothes (under the chef's gear) as BOTH goblin Dan images (present and future), and is about the right age (comparable to the first one).

It could be an employee, but then why the same clothes as the boss under the chef's hat, and how likely is it that goblin Dan has already franchised when it's still well under a year since he could have possibly started.

[SlashDash]

Not sure if mentioned before, but when Thor gives the explanation on the whole belief \ worship etc
We see a Bugbear (I assume?) dressed in a similar manner to Oona but has a ponytail.

[Coventry]

Not sure if mentioned before, but when Thor gives the explanation on the whole belief \ worship etc
We see a Bugbear (I assume?) dressed in a similar manner to Oona but has a ponytail.

Yep, in strip 1144.

[The Aboleth]

Not sure if mentioned before, but when Thor gives the explanation on the whole belief \ worship etc
We see a Bugbear (I assume?) dressed in a similar manner to Oona but has a ponytail.

Yeah, it was mentioned; I really like the guess for the reasons below:

1) Appears on one panel (far as we know for sure as we don't see the face, but it's a reasonable assumption)

2) Is already in the North Pole area; Rich doesn't need to do the logistical work of getting Mystery Ally to where the Order will be, because the Ally is already there!

3) Presents a number of logical reasons why this Mystery Ally would be willing to help the Order (rival of Oona, random Bugbear upset that Team Evil is rapidly depleting the Monsters in the caves, and/or doesn't think The Dark One's plan is worth the risk, especially given Oona's own words that TDO isn't as central to Bugbear society as other goblinoids).

4) Their face being behind a mask allows Rich to pull off a dramatic identity reveal, which is always fun!

[Aquillion]

The wording on the Giant's statement is interesting. It could mean this character's never appeared in any of the prequel stories. It could also mean that they've exclusively appeared in one of the prequel stories. Probably the former, since Start of Darkness and the like aren't intended to be mandatory reading to follow the plot of the comic, but still, interesting.

It could be someone who appeared in a prequel story but whose appearance there isn't important to understanding their appearance now (ie. they're introduced as if they're a new character, and the previous appearance is just an easter-egg thing for people who read the prequels.)

[Ruck]

After Julia appeared in the last two strips, I'm throwing on another long shot on her blonde friend in #257. (Her other friend also appears in #256.)

Not very likely, but one more to throw out there just in case.

[Laigrek]

After years of lurking, I had to create an account just because nobody brought up the only clear answer: Belkar's Shoulder Angel!

Seriously though, think about it — the other books have done deep dives on every other character, but Belkar has (until this last book) remained purely a comic relief character/general jerk. With him slated to die, it only stands to reason that we should get a little more of a character study of him this book. He's freshly caught up on the plot, he's being a team player, he's (maybe) not even Evil anymore! Obviously the shoulder angel will be an important ally in that he will prevent Belkar from back-slipping and convince him to step up and be a true team player.

This started out as silly, but now I've convinced myself that this must be so.

[Peelee]

Belkar [snip]he's (maybe) not even Evil anymore!

Still Evil.

[Laigrek]

Still Evil.

Yeah, but that was, like, two whole days ago!