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'''Sir Grodus''' (or simply '''Grodus''') is the supreme leader of the organization called the [[X-Nauts (organization)|X-Nauts]] and a primary antagonist of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. The organization consists of [[X-Naut]]s, a band of thugs determined to capture the [[Crystal Stars]] before [[Mario]] so they can dominate the world with the treasure behind [[the Thousand-Year Door]].

Prior to the start of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', Grodus learns of the [[Shadow Queen]] buried beneath Rogueport from the [[Shadow Sirens]]. Grodus soon begins his plans to find the Crystal Stars and use them to revive the Queen in order to conquer the world. He learns the location of three of the Crystal Stars ([[Hooktail Castle]], [[the Great Tree]], and [[Rogueport Sewers]]), and the Shadow Sirens inform him that a "pure maiden" is needed as a host for the Queen. The X-Naut organization eventually comes into possession of the Magic Map's treasure chest, though Grodus was unable to open it. He then decides to use the chest as a way of finding the pure maiden, since only a pure person can open it.

[[File:XNautsinPoshleyHeights.png|thumb|Grodus, Lord Crump, and the X-Nauts at Poshley Heights during the ending]]

While nothing is known about his past, Sir Grodus is presented as a serious villain who wants to rule the world. Grodus is willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish his plans.

{{main|List of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door quotes by character (L–Z)#Sir Grodus}}

*''"I am the supreme leader of the secret society of [[X-Naut]]s! I am Grodus!"''

 

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|JapM=Derived from "×" (''batsu'', "x" mark)

|DutM=Lord Cruxus; ''Cruxus'' comes from ''cru'' ("crude"), ''crux'' ("cross"), and ''-us'' (Latin suffix to Latinize names)

|Fre=Cruxinistre

|FreM=Pun on ''crux'' ("cross") and ''sinistre'' ("sinister")

|GerM=From ''crux'' ("cross") with ''-ius'' (Latin suffix used for forming adjectives)

|ItaM=Possibly from ''giustiziare'' ("to execute")

|SpaM=Lord Xenon; "Xenón" refers to the [[wikipedia:Xenon|chemical element]].

*There is an error in the English version with choosing Mario's response after Sir Grodus is defeated at the Palace of Shadow and strikes Mario and co. with lightning. In other versions the text "Don't Attack" is placed above "Attack", but in the English version the text "Don't Attack" is incorrectly placed below "Attack". This causes Sir Grodus's response to be in the wrong order. If the player chooses "Don't attack", he will say "WORM! You dare defy me?!?", even though Mario is doing what Grodus said. Likewise, if the player chooses "Attack", Grodus simply tells Mario to stop his blubbering.