The Clans of Zogaz

Zogazi Flag

Map of Zogaz

The clans of Zogaz are split into two major factions: Zogaz-Ta and Zogaz-Da. The two factions are at war over different interperetations of an ancient text, that would imply that either one or the other is in violation of sacred ground.

## Zogaz-Ta

The Zogaz-Ta people believe that the Naogdirak marks Zogaz-Ta as the holy land, where no men may live, and they live on the landmass known as Zogaz-Da.

## Zogaz-Da

The Zogaz-Da people believe that the Naogdirak marks Zogaz-Da as the holy land, where no men may live, and they live in the mainland country known as Zogaz-Ta.

## Culture

It is a firm Zogazi belief that the natural order is the path to valor. Where other nations see their behavior as brutal or uncivilized, the Zogazi see violence as another part of nature.

### Nomadic Tribes

During the warmer months of the year the Orcs of Zogaz wander the boreal forests of Norwhip, hunting game and foraging for vegetables. A tribe must spend this time gathering supplies for the winter as a matter of utmost importance. When rivals clans meet in this time they seldom come to a peaceful resolution. When two tribes come to blows and a victor is determined the losing clan must find another area to move to. These fights are generally decided when the first fighter is lethally wounded as an all out battle would claim a majority of a clan's hunters, which would ultimately spell doom for both clans.

During the colder months when the tribes are squeezed together in cities, these grudges are forgotten entirely.

### Winter Cities

Throughout the warmer months the clans have been stocking up for winter by depositing their excess food in city food banks. These cities are nearly completely devoid of life during this time, save for those who do not wish to lead the nomadic life most often those too old or injured to continue to roam. These Orcs will stay in the cities and preserve all the food gathered throughout the summer, so that the clans can survive the winter.

As the temperature turns and the game dries up the cities of Zogaz are flooded by all the orcs of the country. This can be a testing time for the government of Zogaz, who must keep track of the population and ensure there will be enough space to house everyone.

#### Feast on the Solstice

When the midway point of winter is reached the rations are counted. Often too much food has been stored and a clan will donate what they can spare to a great feast. The both as a celebration of the year coming to an end and an opportunity for a tribe to put on a show of the prosperity of the the year gone.

It is rumored that at the end of a particularly prosperous year, the Solstice Feast went for an entire month.

These feasts are dedicated to Gods of the Zogaz Pantheon.

### Gods of the Zogaz Pantheon

The Zogaz clans of Deacledroth, as well as their predecessors on Phrance worship their own unique set of gods. These gods include

Gro'tesk, God of War and Fury, who is the most revered god in the pantheon, embodying the aspects most seen in Orc

Vahnaia, Mistress of Death and Twilight, who functions as the patheon's Psychopomp.

and The Storm Fiend, the great serpent within the sea, who is said to reach up to one day the heavens to devour the gods.

*Main Article: Gods of the Zogaz Pantheon*

## Update Notes

**Things that should be updated, not things that have been updated**\*

* New Heraldry
* Zogaz and Zogazi grammar check (Zogazi is plural/collective i think)
* Flesh out more in general. More Clearly define the difference between the two tribes.
* Maybe retract from Oakenguard (too busy fighting eachother to bother with that shit. See:Oakenguard#Update Notes)
* Consolidate/cut contradicting lore (eg: old and sick are left in the cities over warm months, but also fighting the disease is a way to earn Valor towards death.)
* Do they value the Gems in the Sedimentary layer? perhaps only for God Worship?