Riders of Bronze [Ugluk]

[Jihnyny 2643]

 

 

 

ORIGIN

 

The Orcs of Clan Ugluk trace their lineage back to the formidable Gorkil bloodline, born of the mighty Krug and twinned by the wild Lur. Emerging as a force to be reckoned with, the first chieftain, Pok, descendant of Ugluk, carved a path of glory through triumphant battles. His exploits caught the attention of Rex Mogroka’Gorkil, who acknowledged the legitimacy of his bloodline, thereby granting Clan Ugluk the status of an independent and respected clan.

 

HISTORY

“Burn it, burn all of it. Don’t stop until their children will only remember the flames, nothing else.”

 

Spoiler

The History of the Ugluk Clan is long and storied, with some claiming descendance from the ancient tribes of Morghuun. It was said that in these times, among the nomadic tribes of Balzug’s nation, there existed a clan of orcs which had mated with the Minotaurs of the ancient plains. These early ancestors were devotees of Qarkah, and eventually brought this practice to Ugluk in the lands of Aegis. For these reasons, the bull has been the symbol of Ugluk for centuries, and Minotaurs are seen as especially sacred by those who claim it’s blood. An Ugluk who kills a Minotaur is immediately dissociated with the clan, for he has stained his blood with dishonor.

In Aegis, it is said that the third kub of Gorkil was born. Ugluk was the fiercest of the three, yet his intelligence was unimpressive. For this, he was looked down upon by his family. But where his brothers had strategy or artifice, Ugluk had raw passion. Ugluk sought out the spirit of combat, Maukumgoth, and became one of the greatest warriors the Uzg had ever seen. It was in these times that Ugluk bound himself to the feuruk Kiol, one of the last remaining kinsmen of the Bull-blooded tribes, and passed on the blood of the minotaurs to his children.

In the Clan War, Ugluk’s children fought valiantly and earned the title of Vanguard for their victories against the legions of Rax and Dom, fighting alongside the Gorkil auxiliaries. For their service, the descendants of Ugluk were given their own clan and fort. Under Pok’Ugluk, the clan prospered for centuries as they brought ruin upon the puny city states of Aegis and Anthos. Here, Pok ascended to the rank of Targoth under Rex Mogroka’Gorkil, continuing to prove his glory before the rest of the Iron Uzg by sacking the ancient city of Salvus and famously burning it to the ground. This act angered many within the Uzg, but through fear and strength he was able to inherit the role of Rex from Mogroka’Gorkil, becoming the third Rex in orcish history. This cemented the reputation of the clan for centuries as they continued to grow and prosper.

Pok led the Warnation to sack and raze many lands in Anthos and Asulon, such as Haelun'or and Malinor, before ending his Rexdom short with a brutal insurrection at the hands of the same Lurs which had fought alongside Pok at Salvus. He had become feared, and that fear spoiled into hate. For his second Rexdom, he took a more careful approach, yet he was prevented from attaining the glory of his previous years. Following these years, the clan continued to hold strong until the Clan War against Braduk in Athera.

  After frequent disagreements with Pok, Mokrag separated himself entirely from Ugluk with the creation of Braduk. The warriors of Braduk staged a century long war upon the sands of the orcish sub-continent, culminating in the decimation of the Ugluk Bulls and the death of Pok’Ugluk. During which, the Ugluk Clan was sundered once again by Malog’Yar as he split the clan with the creation of Yar. Pok’Ugluk’s only remaining sons, Ugkop and Ubba’Ugluk, continued to live in hiding for many years until the birth of Drokon’Ugluk in Vailor. Drokon, with the help of his uncle, Ubba, took back the respect of their clan by defeating the Braduks in honorable combat and leading their small clan through Vailor.

  For many years, the disappearance of Drokon in Axios had left the clan in disarray and without capable leadership. Only when Krugmar needed him most, did Drokon appear once more and take the title of Rex from the pretender, Kulgarok’Dom. Drokon, as Rex of the newly remade Warnation of Krugmar, went on to lay out the construction plans for the grand city of San’Torr and lead the Warnation to victory against Orenian forces in the Coalition War. Following the War, Drokon became aloof and short-tempered as he quickly turned into a hated tyrant. The False Rex, Kulgarok’Dom, had placed a horrible hex upon Drokon as he led the life of a horrible tyrant, murdering many of his kin in an attempt to maintain order. Soon after, with the disappearance of Kulgarok’Dom, his spell upon Drokon had weakened yet the stain upon his honor remained. Drokon’s last orders were to disband the Ugluk Clan, ordering them to change their names to Gorkil out of shame. With that, the uruk descended into the lair of the vicious Dungoth, dying in single combat against the horrendous beast.

Since these days, the name Ugluk has remained but a distant memory, spoken by only the most reverent of Gorkil warriors. Their practices and traditions were adapted by many across the Uzg, reminders of what once was. Yet the cycle of time is a cruel master and bands of horned warriors are seen growing their reputation, desperate to earn their freedom and right to existence.

 

On the lands of Aevos, new members come back from the desert, atop the ship of the famed pirate of Gulangula, Ulagula’Ugluk. They come to bring back glory in the name of the clan, and bring back the glory of the now Bullgoth; Skorkon’Ugluk “The Minotaur”.
    

 

 

TRADITION AND FAITH

Follow your Horns, Carve your Path
 

Clan Ugluk thrives as a semi-nomadic society, drawing provisions from their great and impressive livestock and bolstering their resources through frequent raids on enemies. To be counted among the Ugluk is to embrace the spirit of the warrior above all else, leaving all other pursuits of life to secondary importance. Yet, amidst battle and war, the Ugluks hold a profound favour to the artistic expression, whether it be through song or the stroke of a paintbrush.

Central to the orcs of Ugluk is the guiding principle of “Two-Horns”, a philosophy steeped into the belief that through competition and conflict, the collective strength of orcs flourishes. At the helm of this doctrine stand the revered patron spirits of Ugluk; Karazept and Qarkah, whose guidance influences the very heart of Ugluk society.

 

“TWO HORNS” PHILOSOPHY
One sick bull is a sick herd.
 

The concept of the ‘Two-Horns’ philosophy embodies the karmic power of individual actions within the collective consciousness of the orcish society. When one orc succumbs to laziness, a ripple effect ensues leading to a widespread stagnation that stops progress. Similarly, deviations from cultural norms, such as a goblin speaking common tongue or an orc renouncing allegiance to Krug, disrupt the delicate balance within the community, resulting in unpredictable shifts of behavior. 

 

When an orc succumbs to such negative behavior, the karma can be returned to balance in two ways; self mutilation or the sacrifice of the foreign race in the flames of Qarkah. These are the true horns of Ugluk philosophy; to better yourself through pain and conflict, and to to better society through the ritualistic slaughter of the cowardly races. The sharp horn and the long horn.

 

SPIRIT PANTHEON

 

QARKAH   Qarkah is the spirit of Culling and Immolation, a lesser spirit under Leyd.   Qarkah takes the form of a huge bronze bovine engulfed in flame. Qarkah is worshipped using the Brazen Bull, a bronze bull large enough to contain many men, elves and dwarves alike. Victims are placed inside, and a fire underneath sets them to boil alive in their own fluids. Steam from the bull’s nostril mimics the sound of a cow’s stream, making the sight ever more violent. Qarkah embodies the belief that orcs are strengthened by eliminating non-orcs from their society, representing the second horn of Ugluk philosophy.

 

KARAZEPT Karazept is the Spirit of Scarification and Mutilation, a lesser spirit under Krathol.  Karazept appears as a man covered in scars and an animal skull for a head. The preferred form of scarification within the Ugluk clan is through branding, generally the same brands used on their cattle. These brands are made to mimic the simple glyphs of the ‘Kad-Kidari’, the ancient tongue of the Ugluk clan believed to have originated in the days of Morghuun Karazept represents the first horn of Ugluk; the idea that you may become stronger by experiencing pain and conflict. Stories are told from the lines on your flesh, and these scars tell other orcs of your deeds and accomplishments.

 

PHYSIOLOGY
 

The members of Clan Ugluk are a striking sight, towering in stature, adorned with scars, burns and clad in either bronze armour, or the bareness of their formidable physique. Their skin bears a signature colour of green, a gradient of the deep tones of the ancient Gorkils, to the more lightened tones of their newer bloodlines. Yet, there are those who boast human-like or sand-toned skin, brazen and dull. 

 

Born in a warrior clan, the Ugluk orcs are bred for battle from the moment they draw their first roar. Their muscles hardened, their minds ever-sharp, a testament to a lifetime of readiness in conflict. Proudly displayed are their weapons, each one a reflection of the dub’horn path. 

 

 

CURRENT ROSTER:

Those that walk by us in the desert.

 

BULLGOTH:

 Skorkon’Ugluk “The Minotaur”
@Vilebranch

 

BULLS:

Ughûr’Ugluk, Aggad’Ugluk, Zavar’Ugluk, Obok’Ugluk, Ugzak’Ugluk
@Jihnyny @Perkins@ColonelKuehl1@Wulfric @Wizzar

 

DISCORD:

Special thanks to @Vilebranchfor the referances and inspiration behind the post

[Wizzar 503]

Ugzak'Ugluk focuses on his craft, wooden chips sprawled across those plains "It ahm tik" the goblin mutters, carefully forcing his chisel back to the soon-to-be spear "Aevos zhall gruk da Bull" 

Edited May 14 by Wizzar

[ColonelKuehl1 506]

"Mi been through da dezert on da horze wif nub name felt hozh ta be out ub da rain, lat nub remembah a fing cuz dere aint nub wun out ta gib lat da pain!" Sung the Goblin, the Ugluk Goblin Zavar as he wandered like a true Ugluk. 

[RLNGO 293]

"Ridaz of bronze? Like a band of broznez? A bronze band, even?"

[Vilebranch 284]

Deep within the recesses of the Underkrug, the imposing Skorkon'Ugluk sharpened its claws upon the stones. It opened its lips and spoke in the elder tongue of its clan, "Hakathza-Karz. Gulathza-Hari. Ha-Qarkah. Ha-Karazept. Ha-Uruk."

[Perkins 117]

Aggad'Ugluk spends his day in the deserty landscape and the endless sand dunes of Krugmar, herding Ugluk oxen and cattle, yet when the call of duty comes and the need to restore the Clan arises, the young Bull makes his way back to the capital of Orcdom. "Ha-Qarkah, Ha-Karazept, Ha-Ugluk! It is time for de bull to go back to itz herd."