Griswold (Diablo I)

Griswold
Affiliation	Tristram
Services	Trades & Repairs Equipment
Starts Quest	The Magic Rock; The Anvil of Fury
Gender	Male
Voice Actor	?

For the monster into which Griswold turned in Diablo II, see Griswold (Diablo II)

Griswold is the blacksmith in the town of Tristram, working out of his smithy, Griswold's Fine Weapons. In the original Diablo, he buys and sells weapons (except magic staves), armor, and accessories. He also repairs damaged armor and weapons at a price. He initiates the Anvil of Fury quest, and gives the hero Griswold's Edge upon its completion. Upon the town's destruction, by the fury of Diablo, he has a fate worse than death. He is turned into an undead abomination. In the end, however, the undead Griswold was destroyed by the heroes on their quest to rescue Deckard Cain, allowing him to rest in peace

There are some item names in Diablo II that takes on his name. The first example is the Griswold's Edge which returns as a unique broad sword. A Paladin-only set, Griswold's Legacy, has four items bearing his name: Griswold's Heart, Griswold's Honor, Griswold's Valor and Griswold's Redemption. This suggests that he may have been a Paladin.

Dialogue[]

Gossip[]

Well, what can I do for ya?

If you're looking for a good weapon, let me show this to you. Take your basic blunt weapon, such as a mace. Works like a charm against most of those undying horrors down there, and there's nothing better to shatter skinny little skeletons!

The axe? Aye, that's a good weapon, balanced against any foe. Look how it cleaves the air, and then imagine a nice fat demon head in its path. Keep in mind, however, that it is slow to swing - but talk about dealing a heavy blow!

Look at that edge, that balance. A sword in the right hands, and against the right foe, is the master of all weapons. Its keen blade finds little to hack or pierce on the undead, but against a living, breathing enemy, a sword will better slice their flesh!

Your weapons and armor will show the signs of your struggles against the Darkness. If you bring them to me, with a bit of work and a hot forge, I can restore them to top fighting form.

While I have to practically smuggle in the metals and tools I need from caravans that skirt the edges of our damned town, that witch, Adria, always seems to get whatever she needs. If I knew even the smallest bit about how to harness magic as she did, I could make some truly incredible things.

Gillian is a nice lass. Shame that her gammer is in such poor health or I would arrange to get both of them out of here on one of the trading caravans.

Sometimes I think that Cain talks too much, but I guess that is his calling in life. If I could bend steel as well as he can bend your ear, I could make a suit of court plate good enough for an Emperor!

I was with Farnham that night that Lazarus led us into Labyrinth. I never saw the Archbishop again, and I may not have survived if Farnham was not at my side. I fear that the attack left his soul as crippled as, well, another did my leg. I cannot fight this battle for him now, but I would if I could.

A good man who puts the needs of others above his own. You won't find anyone left in Tristram - or anywhere else for that matter - who has a bad thing to say about the healer.

That lad is going to get himself into serious trouble... or I guess I should say, again. I've tried to interest him in working here and learning an honest trade, but he prefers the high profits of dealing in goods of dubious origin. I cannot hold that against him after what happened to him, but I do wish he would at least be careful.

The Innkeeper has little business and no real way of turning a profit. He manages to make ends meet by providing food and lodging for those who occasionally drift through the village, but they are as likely to sneak off into the night as they are to pay him. If it weren't for the stores of grains and dried meats he kept in his cellar, why, most of us would have starved during that first year when the entire countryside was overrun by demons.

Gossip (About Griswold)[]

Adria:

To a man who only knows Iron, there is no greater magic than Steel. The blacksmith Griswold is more of a sorcerer than he knows. His ability to meld fire and metal is unequaled in this land.

Deckard Cain:

Griswold - a man of great action and great courage. I bet he never told you about the time he went into the Labyrinth to save Wirt, did he? He knows his fair share of the dangers to be found there, but then again - so do you. He is a skilled craftsman, and if he claims to be able to help you in any way, you can count on his honesty and his skill.

Farnham:

I know you got your ideas, and I know you'r not gonna believe this, but that weapon you got there? It just ain't no good against those big brutes. Oh, I don't care what Griswold says, they can't make anything like they used to `n the old days.

Griswold? Good ol' Griswold! I love him like a brother. We fought together, you know, back when we. Lazarus Lazarus Lazaruuuus!

Gillian:

Our Blacksmith is a point of pride to the people of Tristram. Not only is he a master craftsman who has won many contests within his guild, but he received praises from our King Leoric himself - may his soul rest in peace. Griswold is also a great hero; just ask Cain.

Ogden:

Griswold the blacksmith is extremely knowledgeable about weapons and armor. If you ever need work done on your gear, he is definitely the man to see.

Pepin:

Griswold knows as much about the art of war as I do about the art of healing. He is a shrewd merchant, but his work is second to none. Oh, I suppose that may be because he is the only blacksmith left here.

Wirt:

I guess I owe the blacksmith my life - what there is of it. Sure, Griswold offered me an apprenticeship at the smithy, and he is a nice enough guy, but I'll never get enough money to... well, let's just say that I have definite plans that require a large amount of gold.

Quests[]

The Butcher[]

I saw what Farnham calls the Butcher as it swathed a path through the bodies of my friends. He swung a cleaver as large as an axe, hewing limbs and cutting down brave men where they stood. I was separated from the fray by a host of small screeching demons and somehow found the stairway leading out. I never saw that hideous beast again, but his blood-stained visage haunts me to this day.

Poisoned Water Supply[]

Pepin has told you the truth. We will need fresh water badly, and soon. I have tried to clear one of the smaller wells, but it reeks of stagnant filth. It must be getting clogged at the source.

The Curse of King Leoric[]

I made many of the weapons and most of the armor that King Leoric used to outfit his knights. I even crafted a huge two-handed sword of the finest mithril for him, as well as a field crown to match. I still cannot believe how he died, but it must have been some sinister force that drove him insane!

Ogden's Sign[]

Demons stole Ogden's sign, you say? That doesn't sound much like the atrocities I've heard of - or seen. Demons are concerned with ripping out your heart, not your signpost.

The Magic Rock[]

When given:

Stay for a moment - I have a story you might find interesting. A caravan that was bound for the eastern kingdoms passed through here some time ago. It was supposedly carrying a piece of the heavens that had fallen to earth! The caravan was ambushed by cloaked riders just north of here along the roadway. I searched the wreckage for this sky rock, but it was nowhere to be found. If you should find it, I believe that I can fashion something useful from it.

Early return:

I am still waiting for you to bring me that stone from the heavens. I know that I can make something powerful out of it.

Quest Successful:

Let me see that - aye... aye, it is as I believed. Give me a moment... Ah, Here you are. I arranged pieces of the stone within a silver ring that my father left me. I hope it serves you well.

Valor[]

The armor known as Valor could be what tips the scales in your favor. I will tell you that many have looked for it - including myself. Arkaine hid it well, my friend, and it will take more than a bit of luck to unlock the secrets that have kept it concealed oh, lo these many years.

The Chamber of Bone[]

I know nothing of this place, but you may try asking Cain. He talks about many things, and it would not surprise me if he had some answers to your question.

Halls of the Blind[]

I am afraid that I have neither heard nor seen a place that matches your vivid description, my friend. Perhaps Cain the Storyteller could be of some help.

Black Mushroom[]

If Adria doesn't have one of these, you can bet that's a rare thing indeed. I can offer you no more help than that, but it sounds like... a huge, gargantuan, swollen, bloated mushroom! Well, good hunting, I suppose.

The Anvil of Fury[]