Cult of the Flaming Axe - The KrugHai

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“By Grizh or Ghaash.”

                                                              -      Rex Vrogak’Gorkil [1481]

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It is the formal standing military of the Iron Horde and as a collective force are sworn to uphold Krug’s Codes and the Rex’s Will. 

 

Oath of the KrugHai:

                I swear upon my soul and my honor, now and forever, to uphold Krug’s Law. 

                The pit is the grand justicar of the Bloodfather, the strongest Spirit. 

                I will conduct myself with honor and integrity so that I may enjoy the splendor of the Stargush’Stroh, the greatest gift ever wrought for my soul and the souls of my kin. 

                I will embrace strength and continue to hone my skills evermore so that I may stand proudly beside my brothers and sisters, just as I would desire for them to stand beside me. 

                I will conduct myself with boundless valor in the face of both fear and hardship. 

                My life will be in service to the urukhim and to defend our sands. 

                I hold this axe as a reminder of my purpose, to be resolute in my oath - just as Krug stood unwaveringly against The Great Tempter.

              Strength guide me.

              Sands guide me.

              Spirits guide me.

              WAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!

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This Military Order is comprised of the most imposing soldiers of the mortal domain and it is composed of those urukhim who have forsworn themselves to project strength and discipline. 

 

The Kruggrizh, who owe loyalty to this order, adhere to a strict ranking structure when they are performing actions in service of the Cult. The ranking system is as follows:

> The Rex

                The ultimate authority within the Iron Horde. His commands are to be followed without question or delay. The only disobedience permitted to be shown is to formally challenge him to an honor klomp for his position within the state. The Rex is the Hordespeaker because of his strength and dominance. He is the apex of honor and the paragon of violence. Krug’s chosen. During times of war it is to be expected that the Rex will conscript all people loyal to the Iron Horde to become members of the KrugHai.

> The Targoth

                The designated leader of the Cult of the Flaming Axe, better known as the KrugHai. This position is held by the right of the pit and is bound to follow the will of the Rex. The Targoth is responsible for mustering the urukhim, binding them to oaths of honor and conducting their trials, coordinating the outfitting of the cultists with armaments provided by the Rukahai, doling out discipline for disobedience, promoting the KrugHai as is most fit. In times of emergency the role of Targoth may be suspended and the Rex may assume the entirety of its responsibilities. 

> The Warbosses

                The most elite soldiers of the KrugHai, these generals have proven themselves through many battles and have unquestioned honor. They are truly devout to the security of the Iron Horde and answer firstly to the Rex and, thereafter, only to the Targoth. These Warbosses are responsible for recruiting members to the KrugHai, leading the warbands in the absence of the Targoth, and maintaining the many desert garrisons of the Iron Horde which presently include The Black Gate, Fort Mormokh, and other minor outposts.

> Yellers

                These members of the Cult are blooded through battles, they have taken their oaths, and they answer when the Yar Horn beckons. They have earned the privilege to wear the uniform of the KrugHai and come to understand the responsibility they bear as formally inducted members of the Orkish Militia.

> Grunts

                Those that comprise the rank of Grunt are aspirants to the Cult. They are unproven and untrialed. They are yet to make a name for themselves and do not yet bear the right to wear the uniform armaments of the KrugHai. They are to be watched closely by the Targoth and the Warbosses and are the most likely suspects of disobedience in the fields of war. The Wargoths of the Horde Clans will be invited to recruit particularly promising recruits into their own ranks.

 

Note upon the Keshig:

                These closely held and selfless bodyguards of the Rex lay beyond the orders of the Cult and answer explicitly to the Rex’s Orders. Kheshigs, upon ordination into that elite sect, are granted the functional status of a Warboss within the KrugHai while upon the battlefield.

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Trials of the KrugHai:

                To become a Grunt- To become a Grunt one must simply accompany The Rex, The Targoth, or a Warboss upon a raid or battle and earn their approval.

                To become a Yeller- Upon careful evaluation in their time as a Grunt, if they have proved themselves capable, then they will be invited into the Cult of the Flaming Axe. To be officially inducted they will stand before the Rex or the Targoth while holding an axe upright before them. The axe will be engulfed in flame and the Grunt will hold the burning axe while they recant the oath of the Order. Upon completion of this they will be afforded the uniform armaments of the KrugHai.

                To become a Warboss- After a long tenure as a Yeller a particularly distinguished member of the KrugHai may be invited by the Targoth to join this distinguished rank. To do so they will be charged to capture and kill a [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] and make such a sacrifice unto Vulka - The Immortal Spirit of Warfare, Strategy, and Siegecraft. This sacrifice will be witnessed by the Motsham or one of his appointed representatives.

                To become a Targoth- To ascend to the rank of Targoth one must defeat the previous Targoth in an honor klomp for the rank. If the rank has been vacated or left dormant than the Rex will appoint a Targoth to his liking who must then defend the title against any prospective challengers. Upon ascent to the position of Targoth it is expected that they will host a private tourney among the Keshigs and Warbosses for the entertainment of the Rex. Afterwards a meeting of thoughtful planning will commence.

                To become the Rex- The Rex is the supreme leader of the Iron Horde and to attain this rank you must defeat the previous Rex in an honor klomp for the title or, in the event of a vacancy or dormancy, then one must formally declare ownership of the rank and defeat all challengers for it. This is the Right of the Pit and Krug’s Law. The new Rex is expected to christen the helms of his sworn KrugHai with the painted print of his palm.

 

                *Battlefield Promotions may be conducted by the Rex, Targoth, or Warbosses.

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                Krug himself donned the scaled armor of a defeated Scaddernak, proclaiming himself champion of the desert in place of the beast. Now his children must don armor of their own and retain his claim to the sands. This armor is tailor made to suit a warfighter of the barren desert while adequately protecting them from any invaders or beasts of the night. The horns upon the sallet helmets would help to distinguish rank, with the colors of these horns varying. 

                Ivory Horns - Yellerate

                Red Horns - Warbosses

                Black Horns - The Targoth

                Golden Horns - The Rex

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                Upon attaining the rank of Yeller you will become privy to a classified silent battle language that is conducted by non-verbal signals with your non-dominant hand. This code is designed to be utilized by raiding parties and is optimized for the urukhim who is holding a shield or a knife in their off-hand as well as for the empty handed. This code will be altered each decade so that it’s secrets do not fall into the hands of our enemies.

                The Code:

                                Affirmative- [REDACTED] 

                                Negative- [REDACTED]

                                Enemies Near- [REDACTED]

                                This is a Friend- [REDACTED]

                                Attack Soon- [REDACTED]

                                Attack Now- [REDACTED]

                                Help Them- [REDACTED]

                                Get Help- [REDACTED]

                                Go Away- [REDACTED]

                                Be Careful- [REDACTED]

                                Be Ready- [REDACTED]

                                Distract Them- [REDACTED]

                                Be At Ease- [REDACTED]

                                Prepare to Flee- [REDACTED]

                                I Am Ready- [REDACTED]

                                Follow Me- [REDACTED]

                                I Will Follow Them- [REDACTED]

                                Come Close to Them- [REDACTED]

                                Stop- [REDACTED] 

                                Pain Here- [REDACTED]

                                Thank You- [REDACTED]

                                Pay Attention to This/Them- [REDACTED]

                                I Am Busy- [REDACTED]

                                They Just Lied- [REDACTED]

                                We Are In Danger- [REDACTED]

                                Allies Are Coming- [REDACTED] 

                                Enemies Are Coming- [REDACTED]

                                Kill At Will- [REDACTED]

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                In order to endow prestige upon the members of the Cult of the Flaming Axe for their great acts of valor a collection of remarkable medals have been assembled. They will be given to the members of the KrugHai by the Rex or the Targoth.

 

                The Mithril Gate  - Given to members of the KrugHai who partake in a successful defense upon the capital city of the Iron Horde.

 

                The Aurum Shield - Given to members of the KrugHai who partake in a successful rescue raid to save the Rex.

 

                The Onyx Rhino - Given to members of the KrugHai who kill 10 men upon a single battlefield.

 

                The Ivory Fist - Given to members of the KrugHai who were pivotal to the capture of an enemy king or queen.

 

                The Silver Jabbernack - Given to members of the KrugHai who have served a tenure as Rex.

 

                The Sapphire Cactus - Given to members of the KrugHai who have killed 15 whitewashes.

 

                The Crimson Fang - Given to members of the KrugHai who have partaken in a victorious war.

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THE STATUS OF HORDE RELATIONS:

The Desert:

                Qalasheen - Allied

                Kwee - Allied

                Aluria - Allied

                Hyspia - Hostile

                Numendil - Unfriendly

Humanity:

                Norland - Neutral

                Balian - Neutral

                Petra - Neutral

                Aaun - Neutral

                Minitz - Neutral

                Vlachia - Neutral

                Reinmar - Neutral
                Haense - Unfriendly

Elfendom:

                Amathine - Friendly

                Haelun’Or - Neutral

                Nevaehlen - Neutral

                Nor’Asath - Neutral

                                Rah’Tuma - Hostile

                                Sakuragakure - Friendly

                Vikela - Neutral

                Talar’Nor - Neutral

Other:

                Dunwen - Friendly

                Vortice - Friendly

                Lurin - Friendly

                                Ostoja - Neutral

                Kaethul - Friendly

                Ravenmire - Allied

                Ravenswood - Neutral

                Urguan - Unfriendly

                Hokhmat - Hostile

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ROSTER OF THE KRUGHAI

 

The Rex -     Grommash’Gorkil (Narthok)

 

Targoth -      Grothzark’Dom (_Jandy_)

 

Warbosses - Falum’Lur (Stargush)

                     Kezmur’Vinteki (Rlngo)
                     Apek’Gorkil (Olpx)

                     Klog’Gorkil (LobsterLarry)

                     Minto’Lur (Hermit_Jack)

                     Madoc’Lur (TheAmazingSewer)

 

Yellers -       Drolzu’Gorkil(JerryTheNoob)

                     Druggen’Gorkil (Orlanth)

                     Himdokh’Azog (Boomsteel)

                     Kronk (FalseLogicIT)

                     Veizark’Vukh (Dracanium)

                     Gundanat’Vukh (Hairy_Sonic)
                     Gnarla’Vukh (HypedAngel)

                     Obok Metaldrinks (Wulfric_Borr)

                     Slith Cobbett(_Helmet_)

                     Zabub’Lur (Astrophysical)

                     Gharak’Yar (Gomoore)

                     Fagh’Xetol’Yar (Alioth192)

                     Murthraka’Lur (patato12)

                     Foo’Tzie (drfate786)

                     Gutlug’Lur (Wasteland_Shaman)

                     Gazhnahk’Akaal (BakedPotato7)

                     Votar'Lur (eamorc)

 

Grunts -      Bon (LordMJO)

                     Spuds (Turbo_Dog)

                     Gummy (Zemzy_Oakheart)

                     Hakiki (IttyBittyMitty)

                     Drorg’Vukh (MandoDragon)

                     Gul’ash (FloralHedgehog)

 

Grunt Application:

                     Name-

                     Race-

                     Place of Residence-

                     Battle Experience-

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[Pictured below is the red handprint of Rex Grommash]

 

Spoiler

"It'z coming. I peep a holy Krugsade zpreading across da dezert like unquenchable fire. A warrior religion dat waves da Horde banner in Krug'z naym."