History of the Stormreaver Clan Orcs

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Ancient History of the Stormreaver Clan

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The Beginings

In the beginning, Grishnak was a homeless Runt. Birthed to a wretched existance in the forests around Trinsic, he learned early on to avoid the sound of approaching Men. Hounded and hunted by the inhabitants of Trinsic, he soon journied north to the more cosmopolitan Britain. Grishnak found a living, of sorts: rooting in the trash heaps for food, avoiding the sharp sticks and thrown rocks of the Men children. He would curse when Men in shining armor riding horses would spur past him on the road, shouting epithets and sometimes striking him with their swords. One day, after being knocked into the muck along the side of the road, Grishnak rose up and swore everlasting hatered of Men. Setting out for the mountians to the west, chased off by farmers defending livestock against a hungry wretch, and seeking shelter in damp caves, Grishnak found a pass through the mountains that eventually led him to the sea.

Wandering the wilderness, Grishnak found an old Orc fort, fallen in much disrepair, occupied by scrawny and ignorant Orcs. Defeating the leader of this band, Grishnak laid the ClanStone and claimed for himself the mantel of Chieftain and declared a rebirth of the Orcish Nation.

The weak inhabitants of the fort were of no use to Grishnak, but soon others heard his call to arms. A mighty warrior appeared at the gate one day. "Meh Korgath!" he shouted, then swung a mighty axe at Grishnak. Although Grishnak proved the stronger, he spared the life of such a fine warrior and gave Korgath a position in the growing Clan. Another named Snarfu slunk into the fort one day, able to control the wild magic, he quickly impressed upon Grishnak the need to have magic users. Thus the ranks of the Clan began to swell, but their growth did not go unnoticed. The miners of the mountains and the cutters of wood reported increased Orc activities, and soon the attention of armed Men turned to the long neglected fort.

Year One-Birth of a Nation

Much hard work was done by the Clan to secure their foothold on the Fort. Many times bands of Men, many coated in the red blood of their victems, would ride into the fort and slay all they could. The Clan needed shelter from these predations and begain building a shelter for themselves. Soon the Clan Shak was complete and the Clan had the safety both of the Fort itself, and when that failed, the Clan Shak.

When a gathering of Mages decided to build upon an ancient ruin a tower dedicated to the persuit of magic, the Orcs fear of magic manifested itself. Knowing they were outnumbered and weak, Grishnak devined a plan to use the explosive potions to topple this unwanted tower. Although many humans perished, the Orcs were beaten back and the tower stands to this day, avoided by Orcs.

Still, the lands were constantly violated by the Men, particularly the miners going to the pass in the mountains. This had to be stopped. Orc scouts were sent out to follow these Men who took dirt from the ground and made it into implements of war.

Year Two-Saga of Cyan

Soon Wagraa, the Wulf Rider, returned with news. He had found the source of the incursions into the Orc Lands. An association of Men existed to steal the dirt from the mountains and make things with it for sale to other Men. Again, the disregard for the territory of the Orcs by Men was evident. Revenge must be had.

A plan was formulated: seize the leader of this association of dirt thieves and use her to supply weapons and armor to the Orcs.

The dirt thieves were known to be meeting in the town of Minoc soon and an ambush was laid. As Cyan of the UBB was approaching the house the meeting was to be held in, hidden Orcs rushed her from all sides, throwing explosive potions among her cohorts. In the confusion that followed, none saw the shimmering blue portal into which the Orcs had plunged Cyan.

Cyan's enslavement stirred up the forces of Men like sticking a sword into a bee hive. Soon the Yew Militia swept into the Fort, seeking the location of Cyan. Unbeknownst to them, their attack was anticipated and Cyan was moved far away to slave for the Orcs. She was beaten repeatedly untill she made arms and armor for the Orcs. Although this was most welcome by the Clan, her greatest contribution was that from her endevours, Orcs learned the craft of blacksmithing as well.

After many months of working in the mines, Cyan was near dead. Rather than see her die of hunger and exposure, Orglik the Shaman sought to make one final use of her and give her over to the Bludgod. Chained atop the sacred tower, Cyan beheld the deamon the Orcs worshiped before it was driven back by a combined army of the Urban Knights and the Yew Militia.

The Clan fled to the Orc Fort near Cove, hoping to defeat the hosts of Men in that fortress. Soon the banners of Yew and Urban flew in the distance and the sound of marching feet made the earth tremble. Orc and Man fought hard that day, but soon the weight of numbers forced the Orcs back until finally they won free to Cyan's cell. Grishnak and his survivors fled by sea back to Yew.

Year Three-Siezing of Cove

In vengance for their support to the Yew Militia and the Urban Knights the past year when Cyan was rescued, the Clan assaulted the town of Cove. In an hour long pitched battle against the Urban Knights, the Orcs proved victorious. This would mark the begining of many such battles in this remote village.

The Yew Militia also began to patrol along the edge of the Orc territory, seeking to learn more of the Clan. Several times Pyros of Yew tried to reach the actual fort itself, only to be driven back.

Year Four-Second Battle of Cove

With Runtees being sent into battle half trained, the Clan realized that it could not fight the hosts of Men alone. Orc scouts again went out into the world, seeking allies. Soon the Order of the Ebon Skull, the Infernal Cult of Necromancy, and Holy Disciples of Darkness offered much needed aid. The tides of battle begain to shift, Orcs started beating back the forces of Men with their newfound allies.

The second battle for Cove resulted in victory for the Orcs against a surprise attack by the Urban Knights.

Year Five-the Coming of Qog

A new runtee came into the Clan. Unusually, this runtee was quiet and unassuming. Few could have guessed that Qog would some day rise to lead the Clan. Weilding his scimitar and shield with finess and showing great courage he quickly came to the attention of the Chief.

One day the fort recieved a unique visitor. Tilf and Gilf, the Ettin Lord came calling upon the Clan. Some Men had stolen something from Tilf and Gilf, as Men are wonton to do. They had made off with the giant two-head's favorite club and the ettin wanted the Clan to recover it. Quickly organizing a couple search parties, the Orcs journied to Britain to find the missing club. Qog led the group that included Guz'kth, the Orc Archer, who found the Man holding the club. Siezing upon the moment, Qog led the Orcs in an attack that succeeded in gaining the club. Tilf and Gilf promised greater cooperation between ettins and Orcs in the future.

Year Six-the Great Betrayal

Knowing that the Clan was weak in the knowledge of magic, and seeing how brutally the Men used it against the Clan, Grishnak tentativly contacted GreyPawn, leader of the mages on far off Verity Island. GreyPawn agreed to allow an Orc to study magic at the Lyceaum, hoping that greater interaction with Men would curb the hostile tendancies Orcs displayed.

Orglik was chosen to be the first Orc to study magery. Diligently he studied, learning what he could to bring back to the Clan. On the eve of his graduation from the Lyceaum, a great feast was declared. Orc and Man would come together in the Lyceaum to celebrate a new age of peace and understanding. Hesitant at first, Grishnak overcame his distrust and led his Clan to the tables set for them. After stuffing themselves and drinking much ale, the Orcs relaxed and began to rethink their hostility with Man. It was at this moment that the Men sprung their trap.

Many Orcs had aquired the Bludname in battle with Men, but had been assured safe passage by the guards of the Lyceaum. Lulled into a sense of security, they didnt expect the sudden attack by the Men of Moonglow. Many Orcs were slain before the rest could escape. This great betrayal by GreyPawn and his Moonglow Militia marked the begining of the undying hatered Orcs have for the inhabitants of Verity Island.

Year Seven-the Ettin and Troll War

True to his word, Tilf and Gilf again returned to the Clan. The Ettin told a tale of a great war between the Trolls and the Ettins. The Trolls had conquored the Ettin lands and Tilf and Gilf sought the Orcs aid in retaking their home. Soon a great army of Ettins, Orcs, and Necromancers marched upon the Trolls and vanquished them.

It was shortly after that the hosts of Yew, Moonglow, and the Urban Knights gathered to attack the Orcs in the very heart of their lands. Driving deep into Orc lands, they siezed the gates of the fort before being thrown back. A most perilous battle for the Clan, won only by the use of explosive potions hurled over the walls of the fort.

Year Eight-Loss of a Chief

With great magics, the Shamans of the Clan pulled back the veil of the world and beheld a multitude of other worlds. Upon some of these worlds were other tribes of Orcs. None of these had sworn loyalty to the Clan, there for they must be destroyed.

Great effort was put forth to open a gateway between worlds, and the strongest Orcs of the Clan were chosen to pour through and conquore this new world. Gathering their forces in this new world, they set off towards the fort held by a tribe known as the Orcs of Kor. Initially their assault went well, but the magics used to bring them to this world weakened them and they were thrown back. Grishnak was last seen surrounded by the Orcs of Kor as his forces retreated to portal back to their own world.

Year Nine-Rise of Qog

With the Chief lost, the leadership of the Clan was vacant. Qog, a former Captain, stepped into the void. Qog reorganized the Clan and led them to victory against the Yew and Moonglow Militias. Having secured the lands surrounding the fort, Qog turned his covetous eyes westward, towards the farms and pens of the West Yew University.

Year Ten-the Sundering of the World

The great battle between Light and Dark reached a climax and the world shook and split. The world became dark and cold winds blew from the mountains. Death desended across the lands and Orcs rejoiced. The Great Enemy, GreyPawn, retreated to the other side of the worlds. With him went the hated Moonglow Milita. So too did the forces of Yew. The Orcs rejoiced. It was at this time that Grishnak, weakened and hurt, was able to return to his home.

Soon word reached Qog through his spies that the Urban Knights would again try to wrest control of Cove from the Orcs, this time aided by Sesquax Libertas. Qog knew that the Men would try to take the town by sea and laid a trap for them. When the boats carrying the enemy approached the docks, hidden Orcs let fly their explosives, killing many before they even disembarked. Unfortunately, this was not enough for the great forces arrayed against them were able to force a landing farther to the west. In a great battle the Orcs and their allies were defeated and Cove passed once more into the hands of Men.

Year Eleven-Capture of Shakti

Long had the Urban Knight with the red hat enthralled Grishnak. No longer in possession of Cove, he decided upon a new prize: Shakti. Siezing her as she strolled the streets of Britain, Grishnak carried off his prize to the damp dungeon of Despise. There he enjoyed his new play thing until the hosts of Knights arrived, bent upon rescuing thier lost Shakti.

Battling the denizens of the dungeon in addition to the Orcs, the leader of the Urban Knights fell in battle, but not before they won Shakti's freedom. Gathering his body with them, the Urban Knights summoned a magical door to take their leaders ghost and body away to be rejoined.

Returning to the Fort, the Clan broods and plans vengance.

Year Twelve-War of the Axe

A caravan of ale, enroute through the Orc lands, failed to deliver the required toll and thus was decimated by the vigilent Orc forces. Nestled among one of the bags of ale was found an axe. Radiating with Evil, Kurgh the Orc Raider knew he should bring it to the Chief.

Grishnak and Snarfu examined the axe, unable to determine what it was. A Necromancer of the Infernal Cult was able to read the runes inscribed upon the axe: Crafted by the Hand of Evil. Soon thereafter, a patrol from the city of Evermoor arrived at the Fort. Talon Skyfire, captian of the guard, demanded that the Orcs return the axe to the rightfull owners. Spitting over the wall, Grishnak gave his reply.

Driven from the gates of the fort, and leaving behind the broken bodies of their fallen, the Knights of Evermoor retreated before the overwhelming strength of the Orcs. A second assault was equally defeated, but this time a parchement was found explaining further about the Axe. With the right combination of elements, the Axe can release the Hand of Evil and bend it to the will of the weilder of the axe.

With evidence that the first element can be found upon the island of Bucc's Den, the Clan prepared a raiding party to search the tunnels for the first element. Accompanied by the leader of the Holy Disciples of Darkness, Navrip Freemech, the Orcs where successful in finding the first part,the golden coil.

Seeking further information, the Orcs mounted an attack upon the city of Evermoor, only to be rebuffed. Unable to take the knowledge by force, Grishnak dispatched his Scouts and Sneaks to steal it.

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