The Zok Clan

[Panashea 3326]

] ZOK CLAN [

] RITES OF PASSAGE [

When a Zok is born, or invited into the Clan, at an early age they are forced to fight with their older clanmates till they are able to stand equal with them in a match of fists. They are marked with two wounds across their arms, and until they complete this task, they are not truly a member of the clan. 

 

The first grevious wound a Zok receives is celebrated with a small feast.  

 

The Zok is then taught to forge their own tool, a  GRISH-DULUM, signifying their right as a warrior within the clan. This weapon represents the orc’s way of life, and is buried with them when they die. The conflict the weapon has seen, marks the value of its wielder, whether it is a sword coated in blood, or a hammer forged in smithing great tools. 

 

After the Zok has created their blood weapon, they are brought before the elders and members of their clan. They are tasked with felling a great beast with their weapon. Once completed, the remnants(bone,flesh, or blood), are mixed with the clanmates blood as well as a mixture of alcohol and pungent cactus green.  The concoction is set aflame, and the initiate is baptized in it, washing them of their past history, and bathing them within the collective strength of the clan.  

 

There are more rituals to befall a Zok, though their knowledge is reserved to members already in the clan.

 

]ROLES[

 

[War Machine]

A Braduk role, someone second in command to the Wargoth..They organize the War Boys and dictate in the Wargoth’s stead.

 

[Grish-Hun]

The Grish-Hun is the leader of all of the trade, exports, and production with the clan. They oversee future projects, and manage finance within the clan. They lead hunts, and are well versed in the ceremonies and rituals of the clan.

 

[Skalper]

Skalper is a step above a Skraper They seek to increase the finance within the clan,  manage tribute. They fight not with fists, but compete with wealth to prove their worth to the clan. Anyone who becomes a Skalper is honored within the clan as someone skilled in their craft.

 

[Skraper]

A Skraper uses their GRISH-DULUM and serves within the clan. They are the craftsmen and masons that work in creating great works. They aspire to become Skalpers, and recognized in their work. 

[War Boy]

A leader of a small band of orcs within the clan. They help to organize small groups of orcs in battles, skirmishes, training and enlisting orcs into their warmachine. They also ensure that everyone is armored and has a weapon. A War Boy is made when the orc has moved in numerous battles.

 

 [Nob]

Nobs are above the grunts in the military. They oversee the flow of tribute into the clan and ensure that the grunts remain honorable.A Nob is made during a special ceremony when their Grish-Dulum is soaked in blood.

 

[Grunt]

An unofficial role within the Zok. Grunts are simply those seeking to advance themselves within the military.

 

] TRADITIONS [

 

 Ponytails- A Zok, no matter their preferred hairstyle, will usually grow out a long ponytail from the crown of their head down, braided or bound with calfskin or blue cloth. The ponytail is only to be cut off in the event of humiliating defeat. 

 

Grish-Bulum- A blood weapon forged by the orc to represent them. Killing with his weapon is a great honor, and to lose it would shame the orc for years. 

 

Anthropomancy- The  entrails of a corpse are studied, for its death explains as much about the slayer as it does its victim.  The wounds are studied, and the overall life of the cadaver is examined. This practice is often examined by haruspex or wisemen within the clan.

 

Mounts- Members of Zok ride atop Braduk rhinos and bears. They are pacted with their mounts around the same time they forge their weapon in a test of trust and rider. 

 

 

[6xdestroyer 1610]

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[Salty 377]

1 hour ago, Panashea said:

Members of Zok ride atop Braduk rhinos and bears

 

have talked to LT about braduk rhinos, was told that they are currently ET only unfortunately. As for bears, you way want to check that LT will allow bears to be tamed, and if so write up a post for a companion animal. More then likely having a ferocious animal as a mount like a bear wont fly, as they are gennerally seen as op. 

 

also, is this meant to be a successor to the braduk clan? if so its a neat idea, curious to see how long it lasts

[Catarrh 720]

11 hours ago, Salty said:

also, is this meant to be a successor to the braduk clan? if so its a neat idea, curious to see how long it lasts

((I had the same question. It’s not made clear in the post. It’s important though, because, even when those rhinos weren’t ET only, they weren’t something you just go grab. There’s a whole process about it, since they were pretty powerful mounts. Anyway, interesting post.))