In the mysterious era of 4E175 the birth and adoption of a mysterious creature take place. Jarl Balgruuf The Greater adopts the creature as his son. From the overall odd appearance of the the child he is feared and hated by Whiterun. He takes on the name "Goblin", the word the citizens scream in terror when they see him. Goblin eventually runs away from his home to discover his identity and destiny. He has already discovered that he is a super genius and is able to create magnificent machines and weapons similar to the Dwarves. But after a failed experiment strands him far from home he meets two unlikely friends on his journey back. Barricade, "The Invincible", and Tonto, the exiled Forsworn. Together they forge a pact of friendship and journey home whilst speaking of their ventures.