Narthok 9213 Share Posted December 28, 2023 The Keshig The Rexguard of the Horde Spoiler Purpose of the Keshig The season of war waxes and much death is written in the stars. In these days of blood and iron Chieftains die by the dozens. Killed in the heat of battle or by the trickery of an assassin's blade. None is more vulnerable than the Rex himself. Master of the Horde, it is by the will of the Rex that the children of the Orcfather march to war. It is by his command that they willingly spend their lives in service of the Horde. Should the Rex die, the unity of the Horde would be at risk. The goals of the Horde would be endangered. Chaos and ruin would colour the stars and plague the dreams of the seers and the takers of augurs. Thus the Keshig. The Keshighai or the Keshig are the most elite and most orky members of the Horde. Embracing the way of Krug they dedicate their War-art to the protection of the Rex at all cost. So long as they are Keshig the life of the Rex surpasses their own in importance. Due to their crucial charge they are outfitted by the Horde Warsmiths with the finest armour and weapons the Horde can acquire or produce. Each Keshig is an unparalleled warrior, elite even amongst the ranks of the Horde. They are the Warbrothers of the Rex, carrying the banner of the Horde into battle and sharing meat, drink, blood and battle with the Master of the Horde. The Rex serves the Horde. The Horde obeys the Rex. And the Keshig keep the Rex alive at all costs. Rituals of the Keshig The strength of the Keshig goes beyond mere muscle, and beyond mere strength with the blade. While the Keshig are unmatched in their physical strength and their warskill, to become a Keshig a warrior of the Horde must be the perfect Orc.They must be a supreme warrior, they must be an honourable warrior, and they must respect the spirits. Any warrior seeking to become a Keshig must first secure the approval of both the Targoth and the Motsham. Each of these Horde leaders will often send the aspiring warrior on a number of quests to prove their worth before they will grant their approval. Once a warrior has received the approval of the Targoth and the Motsham they are then allowed to issue a challenge to one of the existing Keshig. There may only ever be five Keshig. Four Keshig and one Keshgoth, the leader of the Keshighai. The Keshgoth is chosen by the Keshig and can only be challenged by an existing Keshig. Ritual of Challenge Once an aspiring Keshig has acquired the approval of the Targoth and Motsham they may issue a formal challenge to a sitting Keshig. The challenger and the Keshig will then determine a time and a place as well as witnesses. The challenger and the Keshig will then fight five different rounds of combat. The challenger will dictate the first round of combat, then the loser will dictate each separate round of combat. Combat may be of any form the loser desires, fists, riddles, racing etc. Winner will be the Orc with the most wins of five. Even if one party has already acquired three wins the five rounds must be completed or both parties will be greatly dishonoured. Becoming Keshig Once a Keshig has passed the challenges they must then become a Keshig. The Rex will invite the Keshig to the great rock and gift the Keshig the weapons and armour of the Keshig. This equipment passes from Keshig to Keshig and is for the protection of the Rex and the service of the Horde. The Rex asks the Keshig if they will share meat, drink, blood, and death with the Rex. If the Keshig accepts then they are accepted as a Warbrother by the Rex. For the duration of their time as Keshig or until death the Keshig are expected to put the life of the Rex and the good of the horde above their own life. They are also forbidden from challenging for Rex while they are Keshig, even if they are the Chieftain of a clan. Choosing a Keshgoth If there is no Keshgoth, the incumbent Keshig will have a Keshklamor and discuss who among them is worthy of leading the Keshighai. The Way Because the Keshig must be the greater of the Horde it is expected that the members of the Keshig adhere to a strict code above and beyond that which applies to the normal members of the Horde. The way of the Keshig is derived from the way of Krug, the life philosophy of the Orcs and members of the Horde. Way of the Keshig My Life for the Rex My Strength for the Horde Speak Truth not Lies Death before Dishonour 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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