[✗] [Lore Submission] Bloodsteel

[Cheezzy_Garlik 502]

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DISCLAIMER, I CHEEZZY_GARLIK AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREATION OF THIS LORE, I AM SIMPLY REWRITING IT SO THE LORE MAY BE REIMPLEMENTED FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SMITH SUCH A COOL METAL.

Credit to BDanecker for his help with revisions

A lone Raguk stood in the library of San’Velku. The uruk scanned the ancient tomes lining the dilapidated shelves, looking for anything that stood out too his single, spectral green eye. He walked between several rows with no luck, until he found what looked to be a book with a red cover. With a tilt of his head to the side he’d pull out the thick and dusty tome. He wandered to a nearby table, setting his lantern down and blowing the thick cloud of dust into the air that built up upon the book that had not been touched for untold years.

 

The book was nameless, having no title, only what looked to be a symbol of Clan Raguk. Filled with a slight excitement at what history or knowledge of his clan the inquisitive Raguk would find, he’d open the book to see what awaited him on the ancient pages.

 

Dâr ob Griish

[Gazigash, Spirit of Blood and bone]

 

The Dâr ob Griish, also known as the House of Blood, are a cult within the Rexdom of Krugmar formed originally by Clan Raguk’s wargoth at the time Kharak'Raguk. Those that decided to follow Kharak soon set off a chain of events that led to a creation that changed the scene of orcish metallurgy  forever.

 

Members within the Dâr ob Griish were masters smiths and craftsmen of Krugmar, the cultists being the best of the best at their respective profession. Members of the Dâr ob Griish believed that blood, the lifeforce of all living creations, is what powers the mighty works of the forge. Working side by side with the spirit of blood and bone, Gazigash, and the spirit of the forge and smithing, Gentharuz, the uruks of the Dâr ob Griish learned to incorporate large quantities of blood into their metal to create an alloy known widely by the name of Bloodsteel. 

 

BLOODSTEEL

 

[A blood smith, clad in Bloodsteel armor]

 

Bloodsteel, commonly called by members of the Dâr ob Griish as “The ultimate metal”, it completely changed the Raguks way of life, smiths dedicated their entire lives too the pursuit of  the metal. the Only capable of being made by the skill of the smith as well as the nigh-endless power of the Spirits.

 

Those outside the Dâr ob Griish crave this steel, not because of their lack of replicating such methods, but rather the fortitude and dedication to the spirits required to make such an exemplary steel. Though bloodsteel was discovered with the intent of exclusivity  for the Raguk Clan, orcs stained red through their toil in the forge and the mines, painting their own skin red with their blood- these were the orcs chosen by Gazigash herself to spread  her influence through bloodshed and devastation.

 

Bloodsteel is most commonly made into blades of war to arm the mighty Raguks that wield them; though it is possible to be forged into complex pieces of armor. To the dismay of those too squeamish to dedicate themselves to the craft, the strength of the bloodsteel is based off of the smith’s effort into the metal as well as their strength and devotion to Gazigash. Through the amount of bloodletting and the loud proclamation of Gazigash’s name and deeds is this steel refined and defined in it’s capabilities; simply put, the more a cultist  worships, the stronger the steel, ranging from that of malleable copper, to strong tool-steel. Most blades and armors are also decorated with how the smith worships Gazigash, commonly seen with bone inlays and handles.

 

RITUAL OF BLOOD

 

In order for an orc too become inducted into the Dâr ob Griish, they first must commune with Gazigash, which can be done through a spirit walk with an experienced shaman. To any orc blessed with red skin, their chances of being inducted too the Dâr ob Griish are significantly higher than an orcs whos skin is of any other shade. 

 

Induction too the Dâr ob Griish can be through any trials that Gazigash deems enough for the orc too be worthy for her blessing. In order to become a member of the Dâr ob Griish one must be a descendant of Krug, it is challenging enough for an orc not of red skin to be given the chance to receive Gazigashes blessing.

 

The path to Gazigashes blessing is one of torment and toil, an excruciating amount of pain is needed too even be noticed in Gazigashes eyes for an orc of any shade. Only an orc with true dedication too Gazigash can overcome the horrific tasks needed to become a member of the Dâr ob Griish. For many years Gazigash watched with intrigue at the orcs who wasted their lives away within the mines and forges underneath the face of the uzg, keeping a keen eye on those of clan Raguk, who painted the walls of the forge and mines with their blood, forever filling the mines with the stench of the iron that lingered within the crimson ichor.

 

Bloodsmiths Appearance

 

[A bloodsmith, finely decorated with jewelry and bones]

 

A bloodsmith, which are usualy red in skin tone, have been known to decorate their body with white paint. bones and jewelry crafted from bloodsteel too make their status known as a member of the Dâr ob Griish, one of the highest honors of an orc smith.

 

Smithing Bloodsteel

 

The creation of bloodsteel is that of mystery, only those in the Dâr ob Griish know how to create it, it is near impossible for anyone outside of the Dâr ob Griish to know how to smith such a precious alloy, and even if someone outside the Dâr ob Griish were to find out how to make it, they never could because in order to make it, one must have completed the ritual to make it. Too the orc that made the knowledge of smithing bloodsteel public would be sentenced to death by sacrifice to Gazigash, as well as anyone else who found out.

 

To make the bloodsteel one must first collect quite a large amount of blood, or very rich blood, like descendant blood. The blood must then be mixed with molten iron, in about a 3 to 1 ratio of blood too metal. Then the smith would pour the mixture into a mold, whether it be an ingot mold, weapon or armor mold, then a small cant must be said for Gazigash to bless, turning it too bloodsteel. The chant acting like a beacon to call her and ask her to bless the metal into Bloodsteel.  Once the process is complete, the metal is blessed  permanently with the strength of Bloodsteel.

 

“Kranklob ub grish khlark lapus grish”

“Gorgulb dush ângh grish lapus “

 

These words, spoken in Old Blah must be said in order for Gazigash to turn the molten metal and blood into bloodsteel, if not said, the process won't work.

 

Red lines:

- one may only forge bloodsteel when they have gone through the ritual (a shaman of Tier2 is required to summon Gazigash, the spirit may be represented by ET,MT,LT and designated Shaman's that know how spirits work).

 

- Once 'connected' and deemed a child of blood (dâr ob griish) the orc must  collect a sizable amount of blood from either descendants or animals (obtained through roleplay). Creation of tools and weapons cost 'units'. One unit of blood being defined as a single descendant worth of drained blood or 2 small animals, 1 large animal

 

- Weapon&Armor costs: Any tool/weapon uses about 1 unit sof blood to be created. A full set of armor should cost about 7-10+ depending on the amount of plated steel that's required.  

 

- There will be a list of connected individuals.

 

- If you were connected before this lore was accepted, you don't need to go through another ritual. That was part of the social aspect of bloodsmiths, now it is made into actual lore. (must have proof of approved Feat app.)

 

 

- an MA is required for this Feat, and takes up 1 magic slot. The aforementioned connected individuals may grandfather their applications. Though this is not a magic, it still takes a slot.

 

- Bloodsteel strength modifier: has the strength comparable to manganese steel, in game though bares no magical properties other than it's red coloring and enhanced strength. 

 

- only orcs who have proven themselves to Gazigash may be Dâr ob Griish.

 

-in order to successfully craft the bloodsteel both cants must be said, and a roll must be made after the second cant, it must roll 8+ for the process to work, if the roll is below 8+ then the process fails, more blood must be obtained.

 

-The cant must be taught by Gazigash after becoming a member of the  Dâr ob Griish

 

-All bloodsteel items must be ST signed

 

-Bloodsmithing is not restricted too Raguk orcs or orcs without red skin but in roleplay it may be harder to achieve the blessing of Gazigash if the orc doesnt have red skin but they have the same chance as any orc does to receive Gazigashes blessing

 

[squakhawk 7878]

This lore has been denied. 

Hey, I just wanted to save you the time of waiting a week or two for the lore to be denied- I'll hit you up with the feedback you would have gotten.

Overall, the lorepiece is very strangely formatted and windy- it doesn't follow a submission format and introduces a new mechanic or concept every other sentence, but not mentioning the aforementioned anywhere else. A glaring issue is that the lore doesn't even describe what bloodsteel is. None of it's properties are described in this entire piece, nor it's crafting easily put.

 

Introducing a one-slot magic to smith a metal is something that not only would require a seperate (magic) submission, but is entirely unnecessary for this piece.

 

An issue with the previous bloodsteel (alongside the general orcish playerbase, particularly Raguks, just wanting to shelve it) was that it wasn't differentiated other than "red steel" which was gatekept, and isn't really a ground of something we're interested in re-accepting.

 

Requiring an ST aswell to act as a patron for a simple smithing ritual, alongside an unnecessary signature and arbitrary redlines and additions to keep the metal dull and under unnecessarily heavy lock-and-key for no real reason (given Ironwood is an example of a 'gatekept metal'), is something that we aren't really looking for in a new piece.

In any case, thank you for you submission- have a good afternoon.