Clan Khal
Clan Battle Cry:
WAGH HORDE
Clan Colors
Orange and Black
History:
Clan Khal; a group of nomadic orcs that have through the years been left relatively untouched by the Rexdom and other orcs. With a history of battling against other nomadic and smaller nations the Clan Khal orcs have kept a strong and unique culture that has grown from generation to generation. However, the clan’s highest ranking positions feel like it is now the time for Clan Khal to join their orc brothers and begin to better assimilate in greater orc life. The clan with devoted horse worship and a strong warrior culture is hoping to gain favour with the other orcs, and not only strengthen the Rexdom but their people and culture as a whole.
Ideals and Customs
Large snaga network for:
Selling
Managing the horses and clan
Being taught to ride and to fight
Mating:
Every Khal clan member strives to have as many kubs as possible with as many fe-orcs as possible - this is because the clan not only strives to breed the best horses but also the best warriors to ride them
Horse Breeding:
The clan strives to breed the strongest and fastest horses; breeders are considered highly esteemed members of the clan
Clan Khal uses their horse supply to sell to other nations for funds
The capture and consumption of humans and elves:
Clan Khal orcs revel in the capture of non-orcs to eat as a sacrifice to the spirits.
Clan Spirit
Clan Khal strives to appease all the spirits as all orcs do, but they sacrifice and pray especially specifically to Votar
Traditions
Tongue Collections-The tongues of important and high ranking members of enemy nations are targeted and cut out to be used as trophies - it has also been documented that clan members have cut out the teeth or tusks of high ranking enemies, and adorned their steeds with the trophies they have collected
Wagh Hordez- When the riders of the clan ride out to demand tribute from weaker nations or be met with hostile action
Pinky Feaztz- Ceremonial gatherings where members of the clan share there captured with the orcs of Krugmar giving the Clan and Krugmar good luck in future battles and strifes
Spirit Bondz- The Riderz of Clan Khal have what some historians have noted as the strongest of bonds with their Wagh Zteedz, as if the two separate beings have combined each other's souls into one, powerful being.
Horse Burials and Burial markings- A horse that a Wagh Rider has bonded with, whenever one falls in battle the clan members gather together to perform a ritual burial to commemorate the fallen warrior. When this happens the Wagh rider who lost his Wagh zteed must mark his skin with a knife to forever remember his spirit bonded brother.
Trials
In order to join Clan Khal, new orcs must pass a series of trials:
First, the recruit prays before the shrine of Votar to be blessed with a horse with a specific prowess (such as speed, strength or agility). Then, the recruit enters the choosing grounds where his future Zteed shall choose him as its Rider.
This is achieved by sacrificing a pinky in front of the Wagh Zteedz to prove himself. Then the Breedengoth will give the rider a ritual knife to cut his palm, if any Wagh Zteed comes over and licks the wound the horse has decided that the rider is worthy and has officially bonded with the Rider. Before becoming a member of the clan each wagh rider goes through the rituals, to prove that the bond between Rider and Zteed holds true, and that the Rider is a capable member of the clan.
Laws
I. No Khal should harm another clan member or orc without reason or justification
II. Every Khal is a horse rider above all else.
III. Do not harm or steal another orc’s slave Do not lay hands on or use another Khal’s horse without permission
!V. Do not lay hands on or use another Khal’s horse without permission
V. Horses are to be treated with the utmost respect and honor, mistreatment of horses is to be met with severe punishment
VI. The word of the Horzgoth is only superseded by Votar
Punishments
There is a wide range of punishments ranging in severity depending on the scale of the law break.
Mild punishments-
Shaving the Wagh Rider’s horse
Branding a Wagh Rider with a horseshoe (usually in the case of mistreatment of a Wagh Zteed)
Being kicked by a horse
Severe punishments-
Castrating either or both a Wagh Rider and their Wagh Zteed
Both Wagh Rider and Wagh Zteed are burned alive, (sometimes the rider must first watch their steed burn)
Forced suicide (usually in case of lost honour)
The Wagh Rider must cut off the tail of their Zteed, forcefully severing the bond between them (used only in worst case scenarios)
Positions
Horzgoth - the leader of the Clan Khal
Azhzt Horze- the horse of the Horzgoth
Khan- second in command and right hand orc to the Horzgoth; recruits & initiates new orcs
Dubend Horze- the horse of the Khan
Znaga Chief- Manages the acquisition and control of slaves within Clan Khal, is supervised by Krugmar’s Snagagoth
Azhzt Snaga- A slave chosen for its title for its skill, good company, loyalty or any other qualification deemed appropriate. This slave is the direct servant of the Snaga Chief, and is trusted with many responsibilities
Wurk Zteedz- the clan horses belonging to the slaves, in order to help them better serve
Breedengoth- the head breeder of the clan, has the task of the breeding, sale, and distribution of the clan’s horses
Wagh Riderz- the basic war unit of the clan
Wagh Zteedz- the clan horses of every Wagh Rider, valued just as much as any other orc, and are members of the clan just as much as any orc.
