Ravaging Fire Clan

Ravaging Fire Clan was one of the Orc Clans in Arkain. Led by Zairmak.

## Description

While the Ironthunder Clan is completely shamanistic, the Ravaging Fire Clan embraces the dark
arts of necromancy and sorcery. Many great warlocks and necrolytes of the Orc race are said
to originally hail from this clan.
Some Humans even think that the clan is using demonology and actually consists of secret slaves
of the Demons. This is of course far from the truth, the Ravaging Fire Clan has never bothered
to try demonology and they, like all Orcs, are by no means willing to ally themselves with the Demons.
If it wasn't for the former hermit Zairmak however, the Ravaging Fire Clan would have ceased to exist
a few decades ago. Despite its power, the clan had been waning. Poor leadership, internal struggles and
wars against other clans had taken their toll. The clan had even begun to forsake their ancient mastery
of magic in favor of training more warriors.
Zairmak established his power and became chieftain, removing the Ravaging Fire Clan from all conflicts
with other clans and staying out of future conflicts, preparing for the future war that Zairmak expected
to come sooner or later.

## History

After the disastrous Great Journey, the Orcs reorganized them into Orc Clans. Ravaging Fire Clan is one of them. Consisted of warlocks, wizards and necrolytes, they offer excellent support units in Orcish raids.

## Story

### Human Book

They appeared with Darkmind Clan, dealing with the Murlocs. Gardon Bloodclaw and Merlon Seabright fought and defeated them.

### Orc Book

They initially appeared during the Orc Clans heads meeting. Zairmak thrown his lot to Rangul, with Rath. They fought Ironthunder Clan, Destroyer of Bloodhand Clan and Moghtar.

Then, they assisted Sasrogarn and Rath Wolfscar in rescuing Vanessa from Knights of Kome/Imperial Army/Hammerfall/Elven Army, despite Zairmak's prejudice.

Then, they assisted Rangul, Rath and Vanessa in fighting Imperial Army/Paladin Order/Imperial Border Guard/Lerrig Goldheart's men led by Salomar the Healer and Selior Cleavehand. Zairmak defended the bases from counters and Undead Nexus flyers. Rath accomplished the mission. As they celebrate, the Demon Legion attacks the position, putting them in a disastrous retreat.

Then, Zairmak regrouped them, assisted Grofzag in falling back from quite persistent attacks from Imperial Regiments and Companies, as Daric's Mercenaries are focused in assisting Lerrig Goldheart in defense against Demon Legion. The clan later reunite with Zairmak and Grofzag, and led the defense against Salrian Army, Imperial Regiments, Daric's Mercenaries and Redfist. They defended the defense against the siege of Logan the Skirmisher's siege of the base, when Amari arrived. Then, after she killed Sasrogarn, they joined the Orc Clans, and merged with Tribal Dominion.

### Undead Book

They were at the rear of the Orc Clans. Rahandir Drakeskull, Saphira Whisperwind, and Krom the Immortal attacked their base, also defeating Progaderas the Smoking.

### True Story

They were readily supported Rangul in his mission of uniting the Orc Clans. They are on the rear during the Pride of the Empire, supporting the Orcs with spellcasters.

Then, at the aftermath of the battle, they were tasked by Rangul to gather as much stranded Orc survivors. They assisted Grofzag on one such occasion.

## Unit Description

As contrast with the shamanistic approach of the Ironthunder Clan, the Ravaging Fire Clan uses strong offensive spells, researching more magic, training Warlocks instead of Shamans, and even delved in both Chaos and Undead magic, the latter made the other half of the Clan's strength, the Necrolytes they produce ahd strong results. They used their training to a maximum extent, be it fighting enemies of assisting allies.