Blup Blup
Blup Blup
Basic Information
| Race | Kuo-toa |
| Status | Unknown |
| Occupation | Treasure hunter |
| Objective | Magical flaming bag |
Last Known
| Location | Tarrasque interior — Waste Chambers |
| Last Seen | Session C14 |
| Condition | Exposed to poison and disease |
Table of Contents
minLevel: 2
maxLevel: 3
A kuo-toa treasure hunter who came seeking a magical flaming bag within the Tarrasque's body — a quest that has left him trapped and poisoned in the creature's waste chambers.
Description
Species and Background
Blup Blup is a kuo-toa — an aquatic humanoid from the Underdark's deeper waters. Kuo-toa are known for their strange theology, alien perspectives, and adaptability to extreme environments. Blup Blup operates as an independent treasure hunter, distinct from the Blip Blop Pod of Sloobludop, the more established kuo-toa settlement.
Current Situation
When encountered in Session C14, Blup Blup was trapped inside the Tarrasque's waste chambers, suffering from exposure to the creature's poisons and diseases. His quest for a magical flaming bag had led him into the depths of the god-beast's interior — a journey that proved more dangerous than anticipated.
Role in Campaign
Introduction
Encountered inside the Tarrasque's interior during Session C14. He was found in the waste chambers, a hazardous region of the creature's body filled with toxic secretions and decay.
Key Information
- Seeking a magical flaming bag — a specific artifact with unknown properties or value
- Was separated from or independently operating apart from other kuo-toa settlements
- Affected by poisoning and disease from prolonged exposure to the Tarrasque's internal environment
- Status regarding rescue is unknown
Key Moments
- Session C14 — Encountered in Tarrasque's waste chambers; identified as treasure hunter
- Session C14 — Party escaped without Blup Blup
Current Status
Unknown. Blup Blup remains inside the Tarrasque. With the creature now asleep (due to Haldak's invocation of Titan's Tooth), his survival chances may have improved, but his long-term status is undetermined:
- Did he survive the poisoning and disease exposure?
- Is he still searching for the flaming bag?
- Could he potentially be rescued?
- Might he have become something other than himself in the Tarrasque's environment?
Background
Treasure Quest
Blup Blup's specific quest for a magical flaming bag suggests either:
- A personal collection goal
- A commission from another party
- Knowledge of something valuable hidden within the Tarrasque
- Desperation or compulsion driving him toward dangerous artifacts
The nature of this quest and its origin remain unexplained.
Kuo-toa Heritage
As a kuo-toa, Blup Blup has inherent adaptability to aquatic and extreme environments, which may have been both an advantage (surviving toxic conditions longer) and a motivation (drawn to environments others find impossible).
Relationships with Party
| PC | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rump-a-Dump | Unknown | Rump-a-Dump expressed relief about Blup Blup's safety, suggesting prior contact or concern |
| Party | Neutral / Rescued? | Party encountered but did not rescue; unknown if positive or negative interaction |
GM Notes
Active Questions
Future Possibilities
- Blup Blup could be encountered again if the party returns to the Tarrasque
- Rescue mission to recover the kuo-toa from the creature's interior
- Discovery that the flaming bag has larger campaign significance
- Connection to other kuo-toa settlements or aquatic factions
- Reveal that Blup Blup's quest was connected to larger Underdark politics
Notes
Blup Blup serves as a reminder that the Tarrasque is home to other adventurers, scavengers, and treasure hunters — not just the party and named NPCs. This expands the sense of the world and suggests multiple agendas intersecting at the creature.