Gresh

"Surrender and I will let you live." "If I surrender, I have nothing to live for."

- A Skrall and Gresh, in battle

Gresh was an experienced Glatorian of the Jungle Tribe.

History
Gresh's early history is unknown. At some point, the Jungle Tribe hired him as a Glatorian of Tesara.

Around 100,000 years after the disaster of Bara Magna, Gresh, Tarix, and Strakk were traveling to Vulcanus, where Gresh had a battle with a Skrall. The travelers found a Bone Hunter named Fero attacking an Agori of Tajun, Berix. Launching a Thornax at Fero's hand, he saved Berix, only for Fero to flee and trample Gresh and his friends. After recovering, they were almost immediately attacked by Malum's pack of Vorox, though Malum quickly called them off. Berix left and the three Glatorian left for Vulcanus.

He soon went into battle against a Skrall in the Vulcanus arena for control over an oasis. He faired well, lasting three minutes, which was the longest time anyone had ever lasted against a Skrall, before the Skrall gained the upper hand and defeated Gresh. The Skrall moved in to kill Gresh, but Tarix got in the way and saved his comrade.

Before an upcoming tournament in Atero, Gresh was practicing his battle moves in the wilderness with Tarduk, away from the other Glatorian. While he was practicing, he was confronted by Malum and a group of Zesk. Malum suggested that Gresh flee, but Gresh insisted that he would not run.

Gresh was at the arena when the Skrall attacked Atero. He was ready to stand his ground and defend Atero, even if it meant dying. But in the end, he and the other Glatorian fled from the destruction in Atero.

Powers & Tools
Gresh was fast, agile, and strong, but had no powers. His favorite move was to backflip and fire his Thornax Launcher while in midair, making him a tough opponent. However, he didn't have as much of a variety in battle moves as other Glatorian did, so he practiced in private to keep the element of suprise. He wielded a Leaf Shield in addition to his Thornax Launcher.

Personality
Gresh was heroic and noble, fighting for the greater good rather than for his pay. Thus he was something of a foil character to Strakk. He valued life over money, so he did not charge for acts of heroics outside of the arena. When he and several other Glatorian were forced to flee Atero, he was the one concerned for the Agori still trapped there.

Set Information
Gresh was released in 2009 as set number 8980 with a piece count of 55.

Trivia

 * Gresh plays an important role during the first half of the year and will become a secondary character by the second half.
 * Greg has stated that his weapon is nothing more than a shield in official story. It only functions as two leaf blades in promotional videos and pictures.

Appearances

 * Comic 1: Sands of Bara Magna (first appearance)
 * Comic 2: The Fall of Atero