Goldaxe Clan

Goldaxe Clan was an Orc Clan in Arkain.

## Description

In comparison to other Orc clans, the Goldaxe Clan could almost be called the clan that is
the least unfriendly towards non-orcs.
Despite xenophobia being common among Orcs, most members of the Goldaxe Clan do not
appear to outright "hate" other races. Often, rather than simply raiding a village, they'd demand
tribute and, if satisfied with that tribute, leave the village alone to return at some later point for more.
The Goldaxe Clan cares for one thing more than any other: Gold. Wealth is an important aspect
in their clan society. The chieftain of their clan is not the strongest warrior or the most powerful
wizard but rather the one who was smart enough to obtain the greatest wealth.
There's some claims that the Goldaxe Clan would even let itself be outright bought by Humans to
fight against their human rivals - or against other Orc clans. While these claims cannot be proven,
they DID let themselves be hired for gold by other clans to fight by their side.
They are considered something like mercenaries by other clans. While they only care about gold,
many of their warriors also considered themselves proud and honorable warriors. Dogran, the right
hand of the chieftain, is one of them.
Being the wealthiest of the clans, the equipment of the Goldaxe Clan tends to be the most expensive
and highest quality, making them all the more dangerous in battle. However, their weapons also tend
to be used less.

## History

After the Orcs survived the disastrous Great Journey, they reorganized their own ranks. Goldaxe Clan was known to be avaricious group, always looting gold and precious metals, while raiding Dwarven mines for riches and minerals found under. And they act as Mercenaries, with payment in extravagant amount to help anyone or spare them from destruction.

## Story

### Human Book

They were initially found when Blen Greymoore and both Imperial Army and Kasrkin try to dislodge them. They fought, but was defeated and they retreated. Then, Blen chased them. They have backup this time, in the form of Ironthunder Clan, Darkmind Clan and scattered Bloodhand Clan and Orc Wizard camp nearby, sending help to anyone who needs it, by the form of emissaries sent to each camp. Like the rest, they were defeated.

They reappear, alongside other Orc Clans in overrunning an Imperial outpost. An attack by Hammerfall and Elven Army dislodged them, and killed one of their leaders. Then, they try to find whatever on the island where Salomar, Aedale and Blen landed, but was killed off by the Undead and the Imperials.

Much later, allied with Goblins and Tribal Dominion, they raided the Hammerfall territory, it took Sir Praxeus Braelon and Zarin Hammerfall's efforts to flush them out and defeat both them, Lords of Coal and Progaderas the Smoking.

### Orc Book

They were first found in the meeting of the Clan heads, they told Rangul to raise 4000 gold to enjoy their service. After fulfilling it, they joined Rangul.

But their leader was killed alongside Skullblade Clan leader Gorthog the Blooddrinker when Aridon the Watcher cornered them, when they try to reinforce Rangul, Vanessa, Sasrogarn and Grofzag.

### True Story

During the retelling of Pillage, Rangul was approached by Hortnog, a Goldaxe Clan raider after the former raided the coast. The latter offered Rangul with equal share in a rich Human's mansion. They moved and attacked the mansion, killing the guards and Volarian's wife, Stephanie, and taking Vanessa to the boat, encountering the same enemies as the original.

They then reappeared years later, while Zoia Blackwolf and Blen Greymoore attacks the Bloodhands and the Darkminds. They either fight alongside their brothers, or got bribed by Blen to fall back out of the combat zone. They reappear later on on the main Darkmind Clan main camp, Hortnog abandoned the Darkmind along with his men, seeing their presence there as unprofitable.

Later, they reappear in the Rise of the Clans, as they gather gold from the minor Orc Clans. And wait for Rangul get their quota of gold to make the clan join him in his endeavour.

Later, they were tasked to guard the minor clans, and they move to find other sources of gold. They later meet the group of Salomar the Healer, Aedale Redfist, Sir Cheveran the Black, and Largoth disguised as Blen Greymoore. They offered their minor assistance and a Champion in clearing the temple to find the other power source Aedale detected somewhere.

Several detachments of Goldaxe were guarding the place where the minor clans are gathering their forces. After Krom the Immortal assassinated most of the minor clan chieftains, they were on standby mode when they found out that the Destroyer intends to crush the insurrection of the minor clans. They intend to wait for further orders from Rangul before they act. Some of the defeated clans fell back to the Goldaxe camp.

It is revealed that Maronogin led the clan from the shadows, relying only on his agents to do his bidding. Hortnog and Jadira were some of his agents. The former deals with Rangul, the latter has settled a deal with Gardon Bloodclaw. This means, the Goldaxe Clan were multiracial clan in secret, who was focused only on getting riches and profits from their customers.

## Unit Description

The Goldaxe were known to be a mercenary clan, who prefers peaceful methods if they get riches to their clientele. But they mustn't be underestimated, as their greed for riches were matched by their stronger weaponry and armors. The clansmen were known to wear gilded black and gold armors, and had their weapons of the highest quality.

Their other way of income generation was making deals whoever needs their blades, depending on whatever their client can pay. They can either be hired by Orcs in their internecine warfare and infighting, Humans paid them either to take their hands off their territory, or use them as leverage against rival Humans.

Besides that, they had contracts as source of income. The higher the contract price, the better the payout, with a chance of a free Bodyguard on higher tiers.

## Leadership

* Maronogin (Chieftain)
* Jadira (Human agent)
* Hortnog (Orc agent)
* Dogran

## Units

* Mercenary
* Goldseeker
* Raider
* Bodyguard