The Guilds of the Horde

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The Guilds of the Horde

“The Horde is nothing without its collection of tribes.”

Grommash the Hordespeaker

 

Below are the detailed accounts of the various guilds, collection of tradesmen and practitioners within the Horde. 

The Great Camelvans of Lurak

In recent years the Urukim of Lurak and their surrounding settlements that make up the Horde have profited greatly from the inception of the camelvans. Originally conceived by the Hobgoblins of the Taunttongue Clan, the Camelvan and its trade has become a vital wealth lynchpin of the Horde and the Urukim of Lurakgoi.

 

Camelvans are often ran out from Lurak and Heavensward to the nations across Aevos. The merchants of the Camelvans are always looking for more wares to sell and strong Urukim and members of the Horde to escort them across the continent. 

 

The leader of the Camelvan Guild is known as the Karavandum. A word deriving from caravan and dum meaning responsibility in Old Blah.

 

The Lodge of the Spirit Walkers

The Shamans of the Horde are a close knit community of Urukim that speak on behalf of the spirits and wield their power. Shamanism is rooted deep within the Orcish culture which now extends to the other members of the Horde. Across the Horde various shrines can be found dedicated to various spirits. If one seeks advice, wisdom or teaching then a shaman is never too far away.

 

In recent years, the shamanic brotherhood has seen a rapid growth, a resurgence of Orcish culture some scholars state. With each passing day shamans are becoming more prominent figures within the Horde. Even if you would not wish to become a shaman, they are always looking for champions for their pacted spirit. 

 

When called to Council the shamans elect a proprietary speaker known as the Motsham. In the old tongue this means ancient, a link to shamans typically being the eldest in Orcish communities and wiser depending on the Orc....

The Alchemists of the Hou-zi

It wasn’t long after the addition of the primate humanoids, the Hou-zi, into the Horde that the people benefitted from the alchemical expertise of the Hou-zi. Revered alchemists of Aevos, the Hou-zi had perfected alchemical practice and produced a string of unique sub-strains of alchemical potions. 

 

Recently the Hou-zi has established an organisation known as the Shuyuan, the Academy in the common tongue. Its aim is to teach the people of the Horde and allow for a steady influx of alchemical potions to the collective nation. 

 

Teachers within the Shuyuan are referred to as Shengxian.

The Spire of Trade

Located at the crossroads of the Desert, Heavenwards is a member of the Horde and a bastion of trade in the South. Embedded within a rock spire, Heavensward offers a collection of shops selling a range of items. From weapons to pets, Heavensward has you covered.

 

It is encouraged that if any man or woman of the Horde has wares to sell that they do their trade in the trading hall of Heavensward.

 

The leader of trade and Horde Chieftain at Heavensward is referred to as Trade Prince.

The Redskin Forge

Lurak was built and purposed in mind for the expansion of Orcish blacksmithing. For years the red skinned Urukim of the Ragluk clan has pioneered blacksmithing within the Khanate of Lurak, now known as the Horde. Weapons perceived as crude by other races the Ragluk Forge has produced many suits and armour arms for the Krughai.

 

More recently, production of the forge has increased ten fold due to the war. Now is better than never to seek apprenticeship within the blacksmithing community.

 

The head of the forge is typically known as the Anghgoth meaning Forge Lord in Old Blah.

The Bloody Pursuit

A revered hunting guild within the Horde, the Bloodfang Pursuit is made up of elite trackers, beast-slayers, and spirit-bound hunters who dedicate themselves to mastering the wilds. They revere Votar, the Spirit of the Hunt, believing that every chase is a sacred trial, and every kill is an offering to the Spirits.

 

Not a year goes by within the Horde where a grand hunt isn't scheduled by the Huntsmaster.

 

The Krughai

The standing army of the Horde is known as the Krughai, a collection of warriors, its namesake dating back hundreds of years. The Krughai are known for their brutal yet honourable combat prowess. 

 

With the inclusion of other tribes into the Horde, the Krughai has grown recently to encompass these new warriors. In recent years training has increased tenfold due to the war.

 

The head of the Krughai is referred to as the Targoth.

The Taunttongue Griots

The griots of the Hobgoblins welcome all Uruks, Goblins, & Ologs to embrace the tradition of poetry both spoken & written, of fashioning ornaments from slain enemies & hunted quarry, & the documentation of heroic deeds both in books & upon constructed obelisks & stelae. 

 

One should have pride in one's speech & the daring to mock & demoralize enemies in battle while uplifting & inspiring other Urukim & our allies.