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LEMBIC URBRAN: THE SADDER-EST GNOME Rain droplets were falling upon the wee, red-felt cap of Lembic Urbran. He was sitting upon his favorite stool, holding his favorite doggy-shaped balloon animal, partaking in some vanilla ice cream (his favorite flavor) he acquired from a local vendor for some of his last minae. He was jolly, even when outside was dreary. But, something was amiss. It felt... strange to him. It was as if something was missing. Someone? Who else would he eat ice cream with? Then, he looked toward the Chapel of Our Lady Paradisus. There it stood. Unremembering. Indifferent. Then, he remembered. It happened in the Chapel; after the wedding. He was the ring-bearer, like last time. The festivities were jovial, the snacks delectable, but something was… off. He looked to one of his closest friends, Johnny, the King of Aaun. He seemed fine at first. He was smiling. He’d pat his chest occasionally, but he was just full from the snacks. Right? Then it happened. Without a moment’s notice, Johnny fell— hard. He was clutching his chest. Sure, he was old, for a human, but this wouldn’t have happened so soon. Could it? All he could remember after was the shouting. The weeping. The pain. They told him to get help. Warsovia could. Warsovia must. Lembic ran as fast as his little legs could carry him to Warsovia. He got the help they needed, but when they returned… it was too late. He was dead. Dead. Lembic rarely ever heard the word. Even when his parents disappeared, or when Xob spoke about the war, he could barely understood what it truly meant. Johnny wasn’t leaving for a relaxing vacation on the Aevosian beaches. He wasn’t going for a picnic in the Langekette Mountains. He was gone; truly, totally gone. The wee gnome began to panic. If only he were faster. If only he were smarter. If only he was a real doctor. He could’ve done something. He could’ve said goodbye. He could’ve gone to his funeral. His thoughts would become frantic. What would Johnny’s family think of him? What would Charlie think of him? What would Little Johnny think of him? They’d hate him. What if they already do? What if they knew it was his fault Johnny was dead? They must hate Lembic. They must feel their blood boil when hearing his stupid laugh… or watching my stupid dance! They hate me! Everyone hates me! It’s my fault! I should’ve been there! I should have never left home! My parents would’ve come home! They would’ve come home, I swear! Why does no one love me!? I hate it here! No! No. Deep breaths, Lembic. The grass is green. Grasshoppers are green. Leaves can be green. Lizards can be green, too. The sky is blue. The ocean is blue. Diamonds are blue. Sapphires are blue. I feel my clothes. I feel the wind on my skin. I feel the tears running down my cheek. I feel sad. Good enough, Lembic. You're okay. It's okay. Just like momma taught you. I wept then.

FULL NAME: Lembic Urbran! AGE: I dunno! RACE: Oblazeki Gnome! (Technically a halfling!) PRIOR EXPERIENCE, IF APPLICABLE: None! METHOD OF CONTACT: siglms (Discord)

OOC MC NAME: siglms_ DISCORD: siglms TIMEZONE: EST IN-CHARACTER What is your name?: Lembic Urbran! Why seek membership to the Mages Guild?: I've always loved learning, so I'd like to become a student! I want to make my best friend, Xob Wobson, proud! What arts, if any, do you currently practice?: None! What position do you desire to attain upon acceptance?: Just a student! When should you be contacted for an interview?: Anytime!

STEPPING DOWN GREETINGS HONORBOUND BROTHERS AND SISTERS. I WRITE TO YOU WITH A HEAVY HEART, AS I MUST FORMALLY ANNOUNCE MY DEPARTURE FROM THE KRIMPGOTH POSITION. DESPITE MY TIME AS YOUR KRIMPGOTH BEING SHORT, THERE ARE MANY THINGS I BELIEVE HAVE BEEN DONE ADEQUATELY. THE FRAMEWORK SET BY GRIMRUK’LUR HAS BEEN EXCELLENT AND I AM VERY PROUD TO HAVE CLOSELY FOLLOWED IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MY FALLEN BROTHER. HOWEVER, MY MIND IS PERTURBED. I HAVE COMMITTED MANY DISHONORABLE ACTS IN MY YOUTH, MANY OF WHICH HAVE GONE UNPUNISHED. I AGREE THAT THE HORDE MUST STAY UNITED AND THAT EVERY ONE OF US HAS A PLACE WITHIN THE GLORIOUS HONORBOUND LANDS OF KRUG, BUT I CANNOT BEAR THIS DISHONOR UPON MY SHOULDERS ANY LONGER. WE, AS URUKHIM, ARE PEOPLE OF ACTION— AND ACTION MUST BE DONE. MY DEEPEST THANKS GO TO HORDESPEAKER GROMMASH AND THE REX COUNCIL FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AND MY DEEPEST APOLOGIES GO TO THOSE WHO ARE INCONVENIENCED BY MY DEPARTURE. LOK’TAR OGAR, DRUS.

A MOMENTARY PAUSE THE HUNTING OF WHITEWASHES HAS BEEN EXEMPLARY. YOU’VE ALL DONE VERY WELL WITH ENSURING THAT WHITEWASHES ARE REPORTED TO ME, OR THE KRIMPHAI, AND ARE DEALT WITH SWIFTLY FOR THEIR CRIMES AGAINST THE URUKHIM SOUL. HOWEVER, THE HORDE IS GOING THROUGH SOME FINANCIAL STRAINS. DURING THIS TIME OF HORDE EXPANSION, WE MUST PUT ALL OF OUR FUNDS AND RESOURCES INTO ENSURING THE BETTERMENT OF THE URUKHIM PEOPLE. FOR THIS REASON, PAYMENTS ON BOUNTIES ARE HALTED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. YOU ARE STILL ENCOURAGED TO REPORT ANY WHITEWASHES TO MYSELF AND THE KRIMPHAI. IT IS ALSO ENCOURAGED TO DONATE TO THE HORDE DURING THIS TIME. IN THE FUTURE, WHEN WE ARE ABLE, WE SHALL REDUCE THE REWARD PAYOUT. BOUNTIES SHALL ALSO HAVE NEW RULES INTSTATED TO REDUCE CONFUSION. TO THOSE WHO FORSAKE THE URUKHIM SOUL, DO NOT THINK FOR EVEN A MOMENT THAT THIS IS SOME FORM OF AMNESTY FOR YOUR CRIMES. YOU ARE NOT PARDONED. YOU ARE NOT FREE. YOU ARE NOT SAFE. REJOIN THE HONORBOUND LANDS OF KRUG FOR REEDUCATION OR DIE. IT IS A SIMPLE CHOICE, BUT ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT. LOK’TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

THE KRIMPHAI I AM BUT ONLY ONE URUKHIM. I CANNOT REALISTICALLY CARRY THE TEACHINGS OF URUKHIM CULTURE UPON MY BACK NOR TEACH EVERY NEW BLOOD ON MY OWN. FOR THIS REASON, I OFFICIALLY DECLARE THE FORMATION OF THE KRIMPHAI. THE KRIMPHAI SHALL BE MY ASSISTANTS AND SHALL ACT IN MY STEAD IF I AM UNABLE TO PERFORM MY DUTIES. THEY SHALL BE TASKED WITH THE FOLLOWING. PERFORMING HONORARY TRIALS. DECLARING WHITEWASHES AND BOUNTIES AGAINST THEM. TEACHING NEW BLOOD URUKHIM TRADITION AND CULTURE. THERE SHALL BE A TOTAL OF GAKH (THREE), KRIMPHAI. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CURRENT ENLISTED KRIMPHAI: KRETZ’OX GROZTHARK’DOM MAY THEY PRESERVE OUR CULTURE WITH THE HONOR AND INTEGRITY OF OUR ANCESTORS. LOK’TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

ON WHITEWASH BOUNTIES GREETINGS WHITEWASH HUNTERS OF AEVOS, BE YOU HONORBOUND BROTHER/SISTER OR OTHER DESCENDANT RACE. YOU HAVE ALL DONE EXEMPLARY AT HUNTING THE WHITEWASHES HIDING AMONGST OTHER KINGDOMS. FOR THIS, I AM GRATEFUL. ALL BOUNTIES HAVE BEEN CLAIMED BY THE FOLLOWING: GOB ZTABBA-ZNIFFA (THRAALUK’GORKIL) URAG SILOG (APEK’GORKIL) AS FOR PAYMENT, THE DOMINUS SHALL PAY YOU THE REWARDS THAT YOU SEEK. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR HUNTING THOSE WHO HAVE WRONGED THE HORDE AND FORSAKEN THEIR URUKHIM SOUL. IN THE FUTURE, I WILL WORK ON RULES REGARDING THESE BOUNTIES AS, ALTHOUGH I AM APPRECIATIVE OF THE WORK OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE DONE WITH EXTERMINATING WHITEWASHES-- IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE GIVE OTHERS, THOSE WHO ARE OUTSIDE OF OUR SPHERE, A CHANCE IN HUNTING THOSE WHO HAVE FORSAKEN THEIR SOUL. LOK’TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

BOUNTIES CLAIMED -YRMSHIK FYEM (CLAIMED BY DRAGAAR'LUR) -URAG SILOG (CLAIMED BY APEK'GORKIL)

(IMAGE MADE WITH DALL-E 3/BING AI) A FRIENDLY CHAT Ogmios, a Cingedoz Highlander, would travel to Bodbwodz each morning. Wherever he may have been the previous night, he’d always travel to the home built by his dear friend, Cunimind, and visit his grave. Ogmios would chat casually with his fallen friend each time he'd visit. “Cunimund.” Ogmios would smile, sitting next to his friend's grave, “It’s good to see you.” “Things haven’t been great.” He’d start, “I’ve yet to find any of our kin, unfortunately. It’s been a long search, but, I haven’t seen a single wandering Cinged soul— besides myself. I don’t know where else to look.” “You always had a way of gathering people.” He’d continue, “When you spoke, people listened. I’m not good at that.” “But, when you fell in battle and the barony was razed, it turned everything into a ghost town.” Ogmios would grumble, “Why couldn’t you have just killed the bastard?” “You could’ve done amazing things, Cunimund— fantastic things! Even more than you already have done.” He’d continue, his face showing more signs of anger than mourning, “Couldn’t you have cut his leg while you were down? Couldn’t you have called for help?” He’d stand, beginning to yell, “Couldn’t you have done… something?!” After he finished he’d realize that he was, in fact, yelling at a grave. He’d sigh, sitting down again. “I’m sorry. I wish I could’ve been there. But, it wouldn’t have been honorable. You made a decision, and, it had consequences.” “I don’t know what to do, Cunimund. What could I do to find our people? What could I do to keep them alive?” Ogmios would plead, “Please, tell me. Could you for me at least that?” There’d be no response, just the noise of wind blowing leaves. He’d sigh. “I know I’ve not been around. I want to change that— I do. But, I don’t know how.” He’d sigh, “You always told me something… I can’t remember what it was exactly, but, you’d always lead me to the right path. Even as a young fella, you knew what I could do to help.” -- “But, now you’re gone— and I don’t know what to do for my own people.” He’d rub his face, trying to get rid of any tears that have now sullied some of his warpaint. “Maybe I’ll find out someday.” Ogmios would stand, patting the grave with his hand, and begin to leave. “You meant a lot to me, Cunimund. You meant a lot to every one of us.” He’d continue, “I just hope, wherever you are, that you’re proud of what you’ve accomplished.” Ogmios would step down, exiting through the mountain pass.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF KRIMP CHANGES GREETINGS HONORABLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE HONORBOUND LANDS OF KRUG. AS TIME CONTINUES, CHANGE COMES. FEAST YOUR EYES UPON THESE CHANGES IN THE STATUS OF HONORARIES AND THE DUTIES OF KRIMPGOTH AS A WHOLE. AZH - KRIMPHAI: I AM BUT ONLY ONE URUKHIM. I CANNOT HUNT THE WHITEWASHES, ENSURE THE PURITY OF URUKHIM CULTURE, NOR DECLARE HONORARIES MYSELF. WITH THIS IN MIND, I SHALL INSTATE THE ROLE OF ‘KRIMPHAI’, MY OFFICIAL ASSISTANT(S) IN MY DUTIES. THERE SHALL BE A TOTAL OF THREE KRIMPHAI, EACH OF WHOM WILL BE CHOSEN BY ME OR THE REX COUNCIL AT OUR DISCRETION. ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE POSITION MAY SPEAK WITH US REGARDING THEIR APTITUDE FOR IT. DUB - WARGOTH INCOMPETENCE: WITH THE CHANGES TO HONORARY TRIALS, THE DOMINUS AND I HAVE BEEN DISCUSSING THE ABILITY OF WARGOTHS TO PERFORM THE TRIALS NECESSARY FOR ONE TO BECOME AN HONORARY URUKHIM. THIS WAS, IN OUR EYES, A MISTAKE. WARGOTHS HAVE DONE LITTLE IN KEEPING THEIR CLANS ALIVE AND SHOWN LITTLE APTITUDE IN PERFORMING THESE SACRED RITES. WE DECLARE THAT ALL POWER GIVEN TO WARGOTHS IN HONORARY TRIALS IS HEARBY STRIPPED. THE ONLY PEOPLE ALLOWED TO GIVE AN ASPIRANT HONORARY THEIR TRIALS ARE ME, THE KRIMPHAI, AND THE DOMINUS. THE REX CAN IF HE WANTS, I JUST DON’T THINK HE’D WANT TO. GAKH - TRIAL CHANGES: THE HONORARY TRIALS IMPOSED BY GRIMRUK’LUR HAVE, AS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY, BEEN EXEMPLARY AT WEEDING OUT THOSE WHO ARE UNFIT TO BE HONORARY. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NO OTHERS BETTER AT DETERMINING WHO IS OF URUKHIM SOUL THAN THE ANCESTORS, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN URUKHIM LONG BEFORE US. FOR THIS REASON, A NEW TRIAL IS NOW IN PLACE THAT CAN BE DONE AT ANY TIME: THE SPIRIT TRIAL. HONORARY-INITIATES MUST SPEAK WITH A LUTAUMAN, THOSE WHO’VE INTERTWINED THEMSELVES WITH THE STARGUSH, AND MUST TRAVEL WITH THEM INTO THE SPIRIT ‘UZG. THE LUTAUMAN MUST SPEAK WITH AN ANCESTOR OF THEIR CHOOSING, VOUCHING FOR THE HONORARY-INITIATE. THE ANCESTOR WILL, HOPEFULLY, GIVE THE HONORARY A TASK BEFITTING OF OUR PEOPLE. WHEN THE TASK IS COMPLETED, IT IS DECLARED THAT THE ANCESTOR VOUCHES FOR THE HONORARY-INITIATE AND THE TRIAL IS COMPLETE. FUTH - OOPSIES!: AS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY, I AM BUT ONLY ONE URUKHIM. I AM FALLIBLE, I AM CAPABLE OF MAKING MISTAKES. UPON FURTHER INTROSPECTION, I HAVE REALIZED THAT I HAVE MADE A GRIEVOUS ERROR. THE GOBLIN KNOWN AS ‘GOB ZTABBA-ZNIFFA’ IS NOT WORTHY OF BEING OF URUKHIM SOUL, NOR SHOULD HAVE THEY BEEN PARDONED BY ME. FOR THIS ERROR TO BE RECTIFIED, THE GOBBO KNOWN AS ‘GOB ZTABBA-ZNIFFA’ IS HEARBY DECLARED AN OFFICIAL WHITEWASH. THOSE WISHING TO SLAY OR CAPTURE THE GOBBO MAY SPEAK TO ME, THE DOMINUS, OR THE KRIMPHAI DIRECTLY. SLAYING OR CAPTURING THE GOBBO COMES WITH THE SAME REWARDS AS THE OTHER WHITEWASHES (NO REFUNDS). SINCEREST APOLOGIES FOR THE MISTAKE. LOK’TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

[A GOBBO READS THE MISSIVE TO DRUS. HE WRITES HIS OWN MISSIVE TO THE CHALLENGER.] TO MINE HONORABLE BROTHER, WITHIN THE HORDE, IT IS OUR WAY TO SHOW ACTION WHEN FACED WITH STAGNATION. IN LIGHT OF THIS, I GREATLY RESPECT YOUR CHALLENGE AGAINST MY DECISION REGARDING THE PARDONING OF GOB ZTABBA-ZNIFFA. HOWEVER, BEFORE WE BEGIN TO SPILL OUR BLOOD, LET US SPEAK REGARDING YOUR WOES AGAINST THEIR PARDONING SO THAT I MAY RECTIFY THE ISSUE. FIND ME WITHIN THE HONORBOUND LANDS, SO THAT WE MAY SPEAK ABOUT THIS ALLEGED WHITEWASH. LOK'TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

NAME: Drus. RACE: Urukhim. TYPE(S) OF SHAMAN: Farseer. TEACHER(S): Ember Mah'nel.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PARDONING A POINT OF CONTENTION BETWEEN THE URUKHIM OF THE HONORBOUND LANDS AND URUKHIM CULTURE HAS BEEN THE ONE KNOWN AS ‘GOB ZTABBA-ZNIFFA’ OF THE PETRA. REGARDING THEIR FAITH, OPINIONS OF KRUG, AND PRACTICES OF OUR CULTURE, I DECLARE THEM PARDONED OF ALL ALLEGATIONS OF WHITEWASHING. ON THEIR SYNCRETISM, HOWEVER, I’D FIND IT HYPOCRITICAL TO DEEM THEM A WHITEWASH FOR THEIR REVERENCE TOWARDS THE CANONIST ‘GOD.’ THE ONISHIMAN OF SAKURAGAKURE HAVE BEEN JUST AS HONORABLE AND OF URUKHIM SOUL AS US, EVEN THOUGH THEY SHARE SIMILAR SYNCRETIST BELIEFS IN OWYNIST CANONISM AND SPIRITUAL FAITH IN ‘KAMISAMA.’ I CAN HONORABLY VOUCH THAT GOB ZTABBA-ZNIFFA HAS SHOWN TO BE HONORBOUND TO THEIR IDEALS, FERVENT IN THEIR REVERANCE TO THE ILZGUL, AND STALWART IN THE PROTECTION OF HIS OWN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE. EVEN THOUGH THEY SHARE LITTLE FONDNESS IN THE HONORBOUND LANDS, IS IT NOT THE WAY OF URUKHIM TO STAND YOUR GROUND AGAINST THE CONFORMITY OF OTHERS AND FIND YOUR OWN PATH IN A DANGEROUS WORLD? I BELIEVE IN GOB ZTABBA-ZNIFFA’S HONORABLE PATH IS MERELY JUST BEGINNING AND I WISH THEM THE BEST OF LUCK IN THEIR FUTURE. LOK'TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WHITEWASHING FOR CRIMES AGAINST THE IRON HORDE, THE ONE KNOWN AS ‘URAG SILOG’ IS TO BE CONSIDERED A WHITEWASH, SEPARATED FROM URUKHIM SOUL. CAPTURING THE WHITEWASH AND BRINGING THEM ALIVE TO THE HONORBOUND LANDS OF KRUG WILL RESULT IN FINANCIAL COMPENSATION OF 300 MINAE FROM THE REX COUNCIL. DRAWN IMAGE OF THE PERPETRATOR: FOR CRIMES AGAINST THE IRON HORDE, THE ONE KNOWN AS ‘YRMSIK FIYEM’ IS TO BE CONSIDERED A WHITEWASH, SEPARATED FROM URUKHIM SOUL. CAPTURING THE WHITEWASH AND BRINGING THEM ALIVE TO THE HONORBOUND LANDS OF KRUG WILL RESULT IN FINANCIAL COMPENSATION OF 300 MINAE FROM THE REX COUNCIL DRAWN IMAGE OF THE PERPETRATOR: WITH THESE NOTICES OF WHITEWASHING MADE, MAY THEIR FUTURES BE DARK AND THEIR LIVES SHORT. LOK’TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF HOZH’NESS WITH THE NEW DUTIES OF KRIMPGOTH, IT IS MY HONOR TO ENSURE THE CULTURE OF ALL URUKHIM IS KEPT HONORABLY. THE FOLLOWING CULTURES, ALTHOUGH OUTSIDE OF HORDE SUPERVISION, HAVE SHOWN TO BE JUST, HONORABLE, AND OF URUKHIM SOUL: PEOPLES OF HAZUM, MUGMAR’S FOLLOWERS: Throughout the history of the Hill-Giants of Hazum, they have shown to stay honorable and persevere through monumental struggle as all Urukhim do. Even when faced against burzum, they have shown to be stalwart protectors of their faith. They are of urukhim soul and shall be untouched by these standards unless they fail to continue their honorable ways. ONISHIMAN OF SAKURAGAKURE: Despite my previous distaste for the Oyashiman people during my youth, the Oyashiman and Onishiman have shown to be honorable, stalwart, and steadfast in their beliefs. The Onishiman have shown this to an exemplary amount, and I am grateful for their hospitality. They are of urukhim soul and shall be untouched by these standards unless they fail to continue their honorable ways. WITH THESE CLAIMS MADE, MAY ALL URUKHIM RECOGNIZE THEIR GREATNESS. MAY OUR FOREFATHERS BE PROUD AND OUR DESCENDANTS HONORABLE. LOK'TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

KEL: LIBRARIAN OF IXLI’S REALM Drus perused the library within Orcgrimmar, searching for books regarding ancient urukhim culture. He found none that satisfied his curiosity. He knew one who could satisfy his thirst for knowledge, but he wasn't sure. Could there be consequences? In pursuit of the truth, would he forsake everything he knew? It didn’t matter. He did what he must. “Broshan, Drus. Mal thrakug lat tul?” Welcome, Drus. What brings you here? “Izg tul u lnûrl.” - “Mol lat iist-izg?” I’m here to learn. - How do you know me? “Izg iist turu gimbubim. Mal lat nargzab-iist?” I know many things. What do you want to know? “Izg nargzab-iist uk lat ghashn-izish.” I want to know all you can tell me. “Izg zaug-nork lab frûm, ghung lat nargzab-bubhosh iist.” I must take your mind if you want great knowledge. “Gaakh.” Let it be so. “Zaagiira!” Very well! Immediately after their conversation was finished, the spirit cackled and a plague of horrific visions plagued Drus’ mind. He screamed, two halves of his mind nearly ripping itself apart. One half, loyal and steadfast in his traditionalist beliefs— while countered by an ambitious half, constantly seeking further knowledge and new power. “Keep it together... Keep it together!” He thought as he tried to bring himself back from the visions in one piece. After hours of struggle just to maintain his soul and mind he succeeded, returning to the mortal plane. His mind was forever altered by the interaction, but, for some reason, he yearned for more. He needed more. He knew that it was merely a fraction of what he could see.

HONORARY CHANGES Grimruk’Lur’s reforms to honorary status have been exemplary. However, times change and so must the ways of the urukhim people. These decrees by me, Krimpgoth Drus, are now in effect immediately. A Wargoth of a clan, with approval and oversight of the Krimpgoth, may initiate one into honorary trials. The Wargoth who initiates the trial must treat them seriously, ensuring that the honorary-initiate performs each task with honor and integrity. Failure to do so will result in punishment. During honorary trials, learning the culture of the urukhim will take four years, instead of twelve (4 OOC Weeks rather than 12 OOC Weeks). Exceptions can be made by the Krimpgoth or initiating Wargoth for those who have shown to learn our culture adeptly. The final trial, in which an honorary must perform a feat of greatness to their clan, is now null and void. This is due to such an act being vague within our culture. The Krimpgoth, Rex, and Dominus will discuss a new final trial. A temporary final trial will be found below. With these changes being made, the current honorary trials are as follows: The honorary-initiate must first choose a clan they are interested in. They must speak with either the Krimpgoth or Wargoth regarding honorary initiation in the said clan, which the honorary-initiate will work for and fight alongside for the remainder of the honorary trials. During this time, the honorary-initiate will learn from the urukhim. They will learn our ways and culture, along with converting whatever faith they hold to worship of the spirits. This shall take four years (4 OOC Weeks). Finally, after the honorary-initiate has proven their knowledge to the Krimpgoth and/or chosen Wargoth, they will perform an honor klomp with a fellow member of the clan they have chosen. They do not have to win but must show honor in combat. After the trials are complete, the honorary-initiate will be announced to be of urukhim soul by the Krimpgoth. They will take their clan’s name and be permitted to speak our tongue. HONORARY EXPECTATIONS: Being an honorary is no easy task, nor is it one to take lightly. You must prove yourself to be of urukhim soul and are as liable to be labeled ‘whitewash’ as any other urukhim. With this in mind, these are what is expected of you as an honorary. As an honorary, you must forsake your old life and surname. You will take your clan’s name as your own in place of a surname. As an honorary, you must be able to understand and speak our tongue. Although speaking blah is no longer a requirement within our culture, the honorary must be fluent in its understanding. As an honorary, you must hold fervent faith in the spirits. Although they have not blessed you with the flesh of a urukhim, they still hold your soul as to one of our own. LOK'TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE HORDE.

THE TITLE OF KRIMPGOTH Greetings to all our honor-bound brothers and sisters. With my affirmation as Krimpgoth of the Iron Horde, I’d like to announce some motions in the plan regarding the new duties that come with the position. ON CURRENT HONORARIES: First and foremost, the Honoraries. Historically, the status of honorary was given out nearly like candy- typically used as a political favor given to those who are unworthy. What the status of honorary is, in essence, is not a political favor. Being an honorary means you are urukhim, maybe not of flesh, but of soul and mind. Thankfully, Grimruk of Clan Lur’s changes to honorary status have been exemplary. As it currently stands, these honoraries have shown indubitably that they are of urukhim soul and are the only currently recognized honoraries within the ‘uzg: OBOK’UGLUK. MINTO’LUR. SLITH’UNGRI. SALLY’YAR. Let it be known that these are the only recognized honoraries of the Horde. Those who claim otherwise are incorrect, including members of Sulianpolis’ Bronze Band. Those who have previously held honorary status, but have shown to go against Horde policy or urukhim ways, will not be allowed to reaffirm their position as honorary. Those who wish to reaffirm or continue their honorary status must seek me out ASAP. ON HONORARY TRIALS: The honorary trials proposed by Grimruk’Lur have been excellent at weeding out those unworthy of the honorary status. However, with time things change and newer trials should be put in place to accommodate those wishing to become of urukhim soul. I will be working closely with Rex Grommash and Dominus Minto’Lur on future changes to the honorary trials. ON WHITEWASHES: With the new duties a Krimpgoth now holds, I’m expected to ensure the strength and purity of our ways. With this in mind, as Krimpgoth, current whitewashes who wish to have their status nullified have two cactus years (2 OOC Weeks) to speak with me or Horde leadership regarding their status on being a whitewash and why they should be allowed back into the good graces of the honor-bound lands. CONCLUSION: Some of these changes may cause uproar amongst lesser-spawns within the honor-bound lands. Do not worry, as these changes will be made for the betterment of all urukhim and the future of our culture. More changes are to come, which will undoubtedly come with further missives. LOK’TAR OGAR, DRUS, KRIMPGOTH OF THE IRON HORDE.

TO SEE ONCE MORE Drus sat within the Celia’nor tavern, resting his head upon one of the tables. He was sleeping, exhausted after a recent conflict with a member of the Akaal. He’d spent many days blinded by the clan for speaking out against what he believed was burzum within urukhim purity. As he slept, he thought of his youth. He thought of his bright future within the clans and the allies he made along his journeys in San’Briu. He thought of Grimruk’Lur, his closest friend, who helped him speak out against the evil that was the Akaal. He thought about his eyes. Although they were gouged and removed from his skull, he wished dearly to have sight once again. He pleaded to Drelthok to give him a dream in which he’d learn how to see again. He pleaded to Ghorza to guide his feet in the unknowing world he’d been thrust into blindly. After pleading to the spirits, he felt something across his gaze; as if something caressed his face. It was kind. It was gentle. It reminded him of his spry youth. When he awoke, he noticed something changed. He could see. He could barely make out the images in front of him once more. He could see Celia’nor, its inhabitants, and the world around him. He felt overjoyous, nearly bringing him to yell to the heavens that he could see again. But, he also felt... Paranoia. He became worried that since he could see again, the Akaal would use the opportunity to take more from him; maybe even his life. He’d have to hide his sight, continuing to use the cane to ‘navigate’ himself. Even though he’d had to lie, he smiled. He felt at one with the ground beneath him once more.

Lembic Urbran, an Oblazeki Gnome would hear the news of Leutwin's death, "Bloodeh 'eck! Wha' a shame.." He'd be a sad, wee little gnome. Beaumont, a former priest would hear the news of Leutwin's death, sighing, "May you rest eternally in the Seven Skies, my friend." The murder of his friend did not help his crisis of faith. Manny, a disheveled hobo would also hear the news of Leutwin's death. He didn't have much to say, but he'd weep for his close friend's passing.