The Ang-Raakh (Orcish Army)

[Smaw 2376]

Ang-Raakh

Iron Cleave

 

Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNMbd3GapW8
 

 

 

The Ang-Raakh is the height of Orcish Warrior culture, blending together raw strength with organised, tactical slaughter. Their name stems from the Ancient Tongue, and mean the Iron Cleave; for the Ang-Raakh sweep across the battlefield like a swift and merciless axe. It is here that the strongest of Uruk rise, and it is here that the insatiable blood-lust of the Orcish people reaches its peak.

 

The Iron Cleave serves as the Military of the War Uzg, and offers its services in all endeavours set forth by the Rex or the Targoth. Primarily, they are the vessels through which the leadership may act, and all campaigns are enacted by those that serve within the Ang-Raakh. Clans are not of concern when entering the military, for the Uruk are united as one, immovable force when on the battlefield.

 

Recently, the military have been specialised for combat against the Undead and the Dark Arts, and their weapons and armours have been crafted to antagonise these corrupting forces. Coupled with their knowledge on weaknesses and strengths, the Ang-Raakh are now well equipped for the fight against the darkness that they perceive, and will not cease until they deem this threat fully eradicated.

 

Equipment

 

 

Those of the Ang-Raakh are the most elite of all fighters in the Uzg, and adorn themselves in the hardiest metal the Braguk Clan may provide. It is a variant of Blood Steel, a metal that is fortified by the energies of the Spirits. It is second to none within the Orcish community, and those that die in battle are burned in it. To steal such equipment would bring an endless curse upon the Orc foolish enough to do so.

 

In terms of how the Ang-Raakh appear, there is mild variation between the lower and higher ranks, save for the bands of precious metal that are set in the arms. The Orcs believe that all soldiers should appear the same, for they share the same will and mind on the battlefield. The deeds and victories that set one Uruk from the other will be shown in his or her actions, because physicality is the height of expression within Orcish culture, and the trophies brought home from raiding and battle will determine your worth in the Uzg.

 

The standard, plated armour provided to all serving Uruk will be linked below for download, but please do not use this until you have been accepted on the forums. If any of the Leadership find anyone adorning this armour without approval they will be killed or whitewashed for dishonour.

 

Standard Armour

 

http://i.imgur.com/6FmHdpO.png

(Credit to Wud for making these skins)

Ranks

 

 

Rex - The leader of the Orcish people, this Uruk is typically the strongest of all, and has proven his worth in many battled and hardships. To question the Rex is to put your life on the line, and many disputes are often resolved with a quick and brutal brawl. The Rex is not primarily responsible for the Ang-Raakh, and instead works to oversee all areas of Orcish culture. The Rex can overrule the decision of the Targoth at any point, however.

 

Targoth - The Targoth is the leader of the Ang-Raakh, and deals with matters of War, Raiding, Politics and Punishment. His word is the law to those below him, and to disobey him will have very serious repercussions.

 

Wargoth - A Wargoth is a leader of a clan, and will be responsible for ensuring that all of his clan mates are properly enlisted into the Ang-Raakh. When on campaigns, the Wargoth will lead their people if instructed by the Targoth; otherwise they serve very little ranking within the army, and are adorned in the same armour as the grunts.

 

Grunt - Any soldier of the Iron Cleave below the ranking of Wargoth. You will do as you are told, and you will perform your tasks without question.

 

Death

 

 

When a soldier of the Ang-Raaakh dies, he is honoured to the highest regard, and all are to attend the burning ceremony. The deceased is collected with his most valued treasures and weapons, for his Spirit will carry all of his strength into Stargush'Stroh; the accumulation of all of his life feats and accomplishments. For this reason, it is important for an Orc to acquire many trophies within his lifetime.

 

This process of properly ascending to the Ancestral Realm is achieved by burning the body to release the Spirit with pure intent, and Shamans are recruited in order to ensure that this process is achieved. They will dance around the pyre and chant in the Ancient Tongue in order to guide the Spirit and warn any negative energies of their indomitable will. 

 

However, if an Orc dies dishonourably while in service, his body is buried in a swamp and his item are shattered, buried with him as a sign of his broken code.

 

Current Goals

 

- Set in motion a series of tournaments that will determine who will lead the main scouting parties on the Undead and Dark Arts campaign

 

- Map the hiding locations of the aforementioned, and begin to organise raiding parties to assault these settlements until they are reduced to ash

 

- Develop a process through which to access and remain within the Abyss

 

- Discuss current Campaign with Foreign Nations

 

 

 

 

Application

 

IC Name & Clan Ranking:

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: 

IGN:

 

Skype:

Time-Zone:

 

[MangoArt 399]

Application

 

IC Name & Clan Ranking: Chek'Lur Of Clan Lur. Amputee, Treasure hunter, Green dealer, Warrior, Hunter (Not ranks, just stuff he likes to call himself)

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: 

-Loyal to Krugmar

-Wishes to bring glory to his people

-Wishes to keep his family safe

-Has always hated the undead, viewed them as abominations and has fought them on many occasions

-Already knows the location of a Mordring Fort.
IGN: micbox2

 

Skype: You got it (I think)

Time-Zone: EST

[L0rdLawyer 2272]

Application

 

IC Name & Clan Ranking: Hu-din'Dom, Waghcheef uf Dom.

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: Wagh.

IGN: wolfkite1

 

Skype: you have it

Time-Zone: CST 

[_Jandy_ 3519]

IC Name & Clan Ranking: Wargoth Nazark'Gorkil

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: To serve an honorable cause that will bring respect to himself, his clan and all of his kinsmen. 

IGN: _Jandy_

 

Skype: andy.barrett18

Time-Zone: CST

[OzYmandi 647]

IC Name & Clan Ranking: Murgosh'Raguk, Grunt.

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: Overall great fighter, served the Keshig before, wants to continue serving loyaly.

IGN: SaltySoviet

 

Skype: I'll PM.

Time-Zone: UCT +03

[Boomzerang 515]

IC Name & Clan Ranking:

Gholug'Braguk, Wargoth

IC Reason for Recruitment: 
Lead his men into war, aiding the Urukish War Effort
IGN:
Boomzerang

Skype:
You have it
Time-Zone:
BST/GMT

[Smaw 2376]

All Accepted.

 

You may now use the dank skins.

[Imperium 3495]

 

IC Name & Clan Ranking: Mor-rak

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: To serve an honorable cause.

IGN: Shadowhunter464

 

Skype: Shadowcast464

Time-Zone: eastern

[Pixelation4 24]

IC Name & Clan Ranking:

Boneuk'Raguk, Elder

IC Reason for Recruitment: 

To serve the rex and orcish people

To bring honour to his name and clan

((I just wanna use the nice skins accept pls))
IGN:

Pixelation4

Skype:

You have it
Time-Zone:

GMT/BST

[Smaw 2376]

Both accepted.

[Mapleveins 22]

Application

 

IC Name & Clan Ranking: Aapzkut Yuugrob'Braguk

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: Wants to smash undead

wants to smash the enemies of the Rex

Just.. smash

IGN: Mapleveins (however this persona is on my alt, VeinsofMaple)

 

Skype: I am in the orc chat, just yell for me

Time-Zone: EST

 

[!] A crude drawing a chubby female olog wearing the armour and ripping a head off a stick zombie would be handed in.

[Smaw 2376]

All Accepted.

[HedgeHug 2049]

IC Name & Clan Ranking: Gahnaak'Raguk, Grunt

 

IC Reason for Recruitment: Make papi proud

IGN: Hedgehug

 

Skype: - 

Time-Zone: GMT+1

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