Ogg Dungan

Ogg Dungan, formerly known as Highmark, is the largest city in Klans territory, and the largest settlement of the East Coast Stretch. It serves as the unofficial headquarters of the Great Fleet of Klans and its current Pirate Lord, Cathryn Jadeye. The city is home to nearly 100,000 people, with a diverse population consisting of Orcs, Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Baagians, Gnomes, and others.

## History

Highmark was originally built as a castle atop a towering rocky cliff in the Bay of Whispers by Bekram, the second son of Ventus, as the seat of House Surenis. The construction of the castle was a monumental task due to the challenging terrain and the need to haul construction materials to the top of the dangerous cliffs. Bekram, primarily interested in securing his new noble house’s place in the slave trade, brought with him over 25,000 Orcish slaves from Althea Prone to build his new stead. The massive castle took over two years to build, and cost the lives of over 9,000 Orcs.

The construction efforts led to the establishment of towns and barracks at the base of the cliff, which naturally grew into the city of Highmark over time. Highmark was renamed to “Ogg Dungan” in 773 AV, during the reign of Queen Lysandra III, when it was seized by freed slaves during the Uprising.

## The Uprising

The Uprising was a significant era in the history of Venthalia, spanning from 772 AV to 800 AV. It was a massive rebellion led by the enslaved Orc population against their predominantly Human, Dwarven, and Elven masters. The Uprising was initiated by an Orc named Rosul Creech, also known as "the Chainbreaker", who managed to break free from his chains and liberate an entire plantation. This act of defiance sparked a widespread rebellion, leading to the liberation of many slaves and the capture of Highmark, which was renamed Ogg Dungan.

## Post-Uprising

Ogg Dungan, as well as Highmark Castle, now serve as the unofficial headquarters of the Great Fleet of Klans and Cathryn Jadeye. The city is home to nearly 100,000 people, about 40% of which are enslaved. The slave population is predominantly Human, along with Elves, Dwarves, Baagians, Gnomes, and others. The Klansmember, aka, “free” population is predominantly Orcish, along with Humans, Dwarves, and others.

## The Streets of Ogg Dungan

Ogg Dungan is a place where the law of the land is dictated not by any formal law enforcement, but by the brutal and unforgiving rules of the Great Fleet of Klans. In Ogg Dungan, crime is rampant and danger lurks around every corner. Slave theft and other slave related crimes are not uncommon, but those who dare to commit such acts should expect to be met with swift and brutal retaliation from the Klans. The city operates on a slave/master caste system, with the exception of Cathryn Jadeye, the current Pirate Lord. Those who stray into Ogg Dungan run the risk of enslavement, or at least, run the risk of having to defend themselves from enslavement. The city is incredibly dangerous, and only the strongest and most ruthless can hope to survive. Despite the harsh conditions, the city is also a place of opportunity for those willing to seize it. Cathryn Jadeye's story, from her humble beginnings as a slave to her meteoric rise to the position of Pirate Lord, serves as a testament to this. However, her reign has also been marked by brutality and ruthlessness, and her impact on the city and the Great Fleet of Klans will undoubtedly be felt for generations to come.