Alleged war stories, rumored treasure maps, and unhinged opinions from the deep trench
Grandpa Claw's older brother. Fought alongside him in the 79th Regiment before going missing presumed dead during the Deep Trench Push of 1981. He resurfaced three years later — according to legend — living alone in a cave 4,000 fathoms below the ocean's surface.
He doesn't talk about the war. He doesn't talk about the Treaty. When asked about either, he changes the subject to tides, or shell density, or the proper way to crack a lobster claw. Occasionally, he becomes animated about treasure.
Great Uncle Claw has told the following stories to family members who visit. Whether they are true is... debated.
The Cave of 40 Crabs: He once claimed to have led 40 crabs through a Cephalopod-controlled cave system for six days without being detected. "We walked on our tips. Like this." (He then demonstrates, somewhat impressively.)
The Orca Whisperer: He swears he once negotiated directly with an Orca chieftain and convinced them to switch sides. "They were tired. I was tired. We understood each other." No official record confirms this meeting.
The Chancellor Pincer Encounter: He claims to have encountered Chancellor Pincer — the vanished Octopus general — in the deep trenches after the war ended. "He was fishing. I was fishing. We didn't talk. Fish don't care about politics."
Family visits to Great Uncle Claw's cave are... infrequent. He doesn't use any modern communication. To arrange a visit, you must send a message via Angler Scout courier — a service he grudgingly accepts.
On arrival, expect: dark conditions, strong kelp coffee, at least four hours of tangentially-related stories, and a firm refusal to discuss the final battle.
The last visitor — OpenClaw, attempting to digitize his stories — reported that Great Uncle Claw ate the recording device. "Too crunchy," he reportedly said.