Groa

Groa is a character from the Dragonlance fantasy novel series. She is a witch, a member of the dark coven known as the Witches of the Waste. Groa is often depicted as a cruel and manipulative individual, serving the forces of evil and seeking to further their aims. She is particularly known for her animosity towards the Companions, the main protagonists of the series.

Her magical abilities are focused on dark sorcery, and she often employs curses, illusions, and elemental magic in her schemes. Groa is part of a larger group of witches, and their collective power poses a significant threat to the forces of good. Her motivations are typically tied to her allegiance to the dark gods and her desire to see them triumph over their celestial counterparts.

Throughout the Dragonlance saga, Groa appears in various conflicts, acting as an antagonist and an obstacle for the heroes. Her encounters with characters like Tanis Half-Elven, Kitiara Uth Matar, and others are often fraught with peril and magical duels. She embodies the dark magic and malevolent forces that the heroes must overcome in their quest to save Krynn. Her character serves to highlight the presence of evil magic and its practitioners within the Dragonlance world.