The Bloodthirsty Tribes of Hathux

**The Tribes of Hathux**

History:

Long ago, in the 5th, and early 6th Ages, Hathux was a great power, the Orcs ravaged the Human towns, and invaded the Dwarvish Kingdoms, led by an Orcish hero, flying a legendary flag even the Grand Empire of Ehythulli stood little chance at defeating the green skinned warriors. After some decades, the Orcish hero was assassinated and the flag burned, losing all their unity the remaining Orcish forces broke, allowing the young yet powerful Kingdom of Arile to finally converge on the demoralized Orcs and defeat them, making them become forced to remain in the new Tribal Kingdom of Hathux, which over time, lost land and power. Yet the stories of the Orcish Hero and his rallying war flag remain in the bloodthirsty hearts of the remaining Orcs, waiting to once again fight and kill all their enemies. Some faint stories and rumors suggest that the legendary flag was actually saved from the hungering flame, stolen and hidden away for many years.

Orcs have in late, been in relatively low numbers, at the height of Hathux's power in the late 5th Age, their numbers were only in the 500,000's. However, they were able to fight off and defeat Kingdoms such as Ehythulli, Arile, and Valin, each with army numbers in the 600,000's, even nearing the end of the Age long war, when the three main Kingdoms united against Hathux they were barely able to match the Orcish armies. Orcs are the largest species compared to the other peoples, Orcish adults usually reach heights of seven feet tall, eight inches taller than the tallest Golden Elves. Each full grown Orc holds the strength of three Human men. Their thirst to draw blood and their lust for battle make them beastlike on the battlefield. Orcish ferocity brings the grip of fear in most. These qualities were enhanced fourfold when the Orcs had a strong leader to follow, and a respected flag or banner to rally around.

Social Structure(in each tribe):

Dral

Mother of Mothers

Cracker(soldier)

Non-Crackers/Falkvarians

Government:

Tribal

Can amount to 50,000 strong

Allied with:

Falkvar

Mortal Enemies with:

None

Enemies with:

Ehythulli

Celdain

Demons

Neutral towards:

Valin

Riara

Raxilda

Waillforth

The Leader of the Ha'zun tribe, in 0008 he is 46. Galtuk is the leader of the most powerful tribe, the Ha'zun, he is the main figure head of interkingdom relations. At full power, the Ha'zun tribe can sum up to 40,000 warriors. When he was first seen by Queen Ingrid, which was on a diplomatic meeting vouched for by many Frost Orcs and their leaders, Queen Ingrid was a little put off by the Orc. He stands at seven foot three, with massive bulging muscles, and a hulking crooked sword on his back. The Queen's royal guards in fear and worried for their Queen's safety brandished their weapons on the diplomatic party of Orcs. Galtuk made no move, he just stood calmly, waiting. Queen Ingrid told her guards to stand down and in apology for the rudeness she offered him to meet with her in private. Galtuk respectfully agreed and to the discourage of her Royal Guards they discussed matters in private. Queen Ingrid discovered that behind the rough, bulky exterior of the Orc, he was fairly educated and polite, also noticing that he had a good sense of humor.

Noxog:

Noxog is the leader of the Pashih Tribe, one of the second strongest tribes, in 0008 he is 37. The Pashih tribe can sum up 15,000 warriors, and though his tribe would be able to challenge the Ha'zun Tribe, Noxog would be hard pressed to do so. Galtuk was a mentor to Noxog for a time, teaching him how to be the best warrior around.