King Tyrak Vok-Kha-Zal

## Tyrak Vok-Kha-Zal

Despite his relative youth, Tyrak is a proud King and staunch ally of his many southern rulers. He is considered to be a fast friend and ally.

## Basic Information

### Aliases

The Vengeancesworn, The Drunken King, King of The Sons Coast

## Family

### Spouse(s)

Queen Andormak Vok-Kha-Zal

King Tyrak Vok-Kha-Zal is the dwarven King of Kha-Li-Daz, founding member of The Guardian Council and one of Forestedge's fiercest defenders. A boisterous and fun loving individual, Tyrak is at his core a kind hearted man, who wants peace for both his own people and his allies.

## History

### Childhood

Tyrak Vok-Kha-Zal was always a strong individual, and a boisterous one, from his first day in Veiltouria and every one afterwards. Ever the apple of his father King Thorrik Vok-Kha-Zal's eye, Tyrak was raised in a loving home in the middle of Kha-Li-Daz, and taught the value of leadership and the responsibilities of rule from an early age.

Despite the positivity of his own family life, Tyrak wasn't blind to the plight of his own people. As heir to the throne, Tyrak felt an innate responsibility for his homeland, a trait that was a fundamental part of who he was. The young dwarven prince was acutely aware of the toll that holding back the ghoul hordes of The Eldritch Citadel had on the defenders of his home, as well as the constantly encroaching darkness of neighboring Barthum, the vampire aristocracy constantly trying to expand their domain. Tyrak even saw the failings of his own father, who despite having a nurturing relationship with his son, was much more stern and unforgiving to his people as king.

These lessons went on to inform the man Tyrak would become. He joined the standing army of Kha-Li-Daz despite his fathers protests, and began to fight on the shoreline of The Sons Sea against the ghoul incursions. For over two decades, Tyrak shed blood and gave of himself on this harrowing frontline, earning the respect of his people not through his heritage, but through his deeds. Following a near death incident where Tyrak was forced to kill an undead dragon, a battle that came close to taking his own life, Thorrik arranged his sons discharge and return to the capitol of Khar-Ru-Zok. Tyrak, seething, did as he was bid, for he was a loyal son above all else.

After returning to the capitol a hero, Tyrak wasted little time in pushing for the changes he felt Kha-Li-Daz needed. Often butting heads with his father, the two eventually came to an understanding that resulted in positive change in the dwarven kingdom. It was during this time, of initial progress, that The War of The Keys fell upon Forestsedge.

### The War of The Keys

Thorrik, having learned of the liberation of The Highlands and the ascension of the rightful King Bill High-Hill, departed Kha-Li-Daz with his own personal retinue in tow, as well as his son. Together, they brought one of The Nine Keys of Anvilguardius to Bill and his band of warriors known as Twisted Fate, hoping to both protect Kha-Li-Daz and empower the enemies of Edward The Eighth and the ghoul armies.

After arriving at High-Hill, Thorrik and Tyrak met with Bill, Amon Mordai and Gesh Goldscale. Following a a positive initial meeting, Tyrak drank and discussed warfare with Bill while Thorrik and Gesh engaged in many drinking games. It was during these festivities that Thorrik handed over the Key he had in his possession. The two dwarven royals retired that evening, content in that they finally had allies of nobility to call upon. This contentment would not last.

By the next morning, Thorrik was found slain in his tent, the purported assailants being named as The Steel Phoenix, a gang of criminals connected to Edward The Eighth who ruled Saschia. Mourning his fathers death, Tyrak swore vengeance on Edward, assuming the throne under a cloud of bloodlust. Hellbent on marching his forces to The Eldritch Citadel itself, it was Bill who calmed the newly crowned King down, and comforted him in his darkest hour. It was this single act of compassion that led to the incredible bond that formed between The Highlands and Kha-Li-Daz. During the next few years, as the war progressed, thousands of dwarves were stationed in High-Hill to support Bill and his forces. Tyrak himself led a great purge, eradicating any ghoul presence in his lands.

This culminated in a sprawling war at The Anvil between Edward, Shanks and the ghoul armies, opposed by the united forces of Twisted Fate, Illithien, Kha-Li-Daz, The Highlands and the silver dragon Silverfang Argenti. The united forces of Forestsedge proved victorious, banishing Edwardius and killing his pawn Edward. Following the climax of the battle, Bill, Mordai, Jaeger, Tyrak and Silverfang came together, and chose to try and protect and unify Forestsedge under a banner of peace and freedom. Thus, The Guardian Council was formed.

### The Guardian Council

Over the next decade, The Guardian Council grew to encompass Hroarmungund The Winter King, The Stinging King Killigan Hammerfell, Wilhelm High-Hill and Baron Romulon Greymane. This unified body of leaders brought unheralded stability to Forestsedge, overcoming many obstacles and threats. After a group of Guardians known as The Chaos Hounds defeated Lennox Sanguine, the right hand of Obstinath, the Pale Dragon himself flew down from The Crown Mountains to exact vengeance on Saschia. Seeing no other option, Bill called for aid to the rest of the Council then opposed Obstinath himself.

The two titanic beings engaged in a fierce battle, with Bill transforming into his divine form. As the battle raged, it became clear the halfling King was outmatched, and Obstinath seemed undamaged compared to the grievous wounds Bill suffered. As Bill's end drew near, the entirety of The Guardian Council arrived in response, atop the last remaining metallic dragons. Together, they attempted to vanquish Obstinath but were able to only drive him away, freeing Forestsedge from his direct wrath. Acutely aware of how outgunned they were against the great dragon, the many leaders of The Guardian Council set about reinforcing their own armies and borders, as well as pushing for unity in Forestsedge like never before.

Tyrak forged forward with a plan to build a huge defensive wall of stone along the border of The Sons Sea, to better defend against the ghoul incursions that plagued his lands. He also engaged in strengthening his alliances with the nearby Jotunns of Jotunhall, the powerful northern warriors proving incredibly effective in the previous war against Devilsarm.