King Gorgonzola

King Gorgonzola de Formaggio, known in Japan as King Lazon Gorugo, is the thirteenth monarch of the spiny moles on the planet Erd, residing in the underground kingdom of Peatmoss.

Biography
After breaking out of the Gumbo Gaol on Erd, the player and Lassi discover a hole not too far away and jump in. They are greeted by one of the spiny moles, who informs them of the king's eagerness to meet them. They meet the king and his assistant, Minister Munster, and are told of the heinous crimes of the Ant queen against their people. He asks the heroes to defeat the Queen, and sends them off to do so.

Upon the defeat of the Ant queen, the player obtains the Diggy Claws and brings them to the king. Upon seeing the claws, the king is filled with delight, but offers the player the claws in exchange for their good deed despite only being useful in the hands of a Spiny Mole. Lassi insists that the king keep them, so he graciously accepts the offer and proceeds to the digging grounds to build a tunnel that leads to the Land Where the Stars Sleep. Upon digging, he remarks that the claws tear through solid rock as if it were "nothing but so much soft and creamy cheese".

At the end of the tunnel, it's here where the King and Minister give the player a tearful send-off. Upon the player's exit of the area, he says that they may return any time that they require guidance.

Trivia

 * His name comes from 'gorgonzola', Italian blue cheese made from cow's milk.
 * His Japanese name, Lazon Gorugo, comes from ゴルゴンゾーラ gorugonzōra, the phonetic spelling for 'gorgonzola'.
 * Gogonzola is the only spiny mole that is blue in color. He also does not seem to have any spines visible on his body.
 * He has a cousin, Gruyere, and a grandson, Colby.
 * His cousin used to call him "Gorgy" when they were children.