Kalgor Blacktusk

## History

It was a misty evening in Ger'Kroz. The Forest of Zha hugs onto the moisture of the day's life giving rain jealously, using it to nourish itself as the insects that in turn live off of the forest chirp in a discordant cacophony mixed with sounds of merriment. At Clan Blacktusk, a festival can be heard as the most boisterous voice of all, that of Chieftain Ulrak Blacktusk, rises above the rest. The young chieftain had downed a mighty beast that day that had been preying on the clan's herd, and the feast of the day is held in his honor. The greenskins sing, dance and make music with crude instruments they themselves crafted from the hides and bones of the forest's predators. Ulrak relates his tale of bravery and triumph to the gathered warriors who eagerly hang on his every word.

"Oh? That is the bravest tale I have ever heard, warrior chief." A crisp voice speaks out in the crowd. All greenskin eyes turn to the source, a feminine figure wearing a green hooded cloak. As they do, she pulls back her hood to reveal piercing green eyes, alabaster skin, and flowing red hair of a human woman. Somehow, all music and conversations stop, and even the chirping insects seem to fall silent. The woman glides up with a sensuous wave like motion to Ulrak, parting the warriors between them as a ship parts the sea. The chieftain's eyes track the beauty as she moves towards him, his heart pumping harder than when he was fighting the mighty beast earlier that day.

That night, the festivities were cut short as the chieftain gave his favor to the mysterious woman, retiring to his home early. In the morning, the beauty was gone from his bedchamber without a trace, leaving him with only faint memories of the former evening and into the early morning.

A year later, the same female returns to the Blacktusk clan, this time with a half orc babe. She presents the child to Ulrak, informing him that the child is his. Ulrak was distraught, as he had since taken wives and had children, but he did not want to anger the woman that had haunted his dreams for the past year, so he accepted his responsibility. The woman left after, never to be seen again. Ulrak named the half-breed Kalgor, and left the baby to a wet nurse.

Kalgor grew up dismissed by his father, and mistreated by his younger brothers and sisters, many of whom grew up faster than he did. He was left with scraps while his siblings wanted for nothing. They constantly took out their frustrations on him, beating him when they could get away with it, and then lying about it bold faced to their father, who always seemed to take their side. This caused Kalgor to resent his entire family, although he instinctively follows their orders as part of his survival mechanism. He was however very good at dealing with the servants of the household and the clan, using their pity to his advantage to survive his brutal childhood. He formed a bond with a orc youth named Zog, who became his enforcer and protected him from other children of the clan(except for his siblings). He also visits the shamans of the clan often, learning from them as best he can.

Because of his human parentage, Kalgor took longer before his blooding. The blooding is a coming of age ceremony where young warriors hunt down a worthy prey and smears its blood on their face, bringing the prey back to the clan to be feasted on that night. On Kalgor's blooding day, he hunted a crocodile. The fight proved difficult, and as Kalgor was gripped in the jaws of the reptile, fading quickly, he saw a hazy vision of a woman in a hooded green cloak. She whispered arcane words that Kalgor barely recognized due to the training the shamans gave him and a ray of black energy hit the crocodile. With the reptile weakened, Kalgor managed to break free from its grip and slay the beast. By the time he turned to look for his benefactor, she had already disappeared. Kalgor kept this woman's involvement in his blooding a secret, as that would bring shame to him and his family.

## Founder of Pakon Uzg

As the Dragalla Alliance was under assault from the Kingdom of the Black Sea, explorers were returning with news of unexplored continents from afar. Seeing an opportunity, Kalgor declared himself as an independent clan called The Mubarshtaum. He continues serving in the Ger'Kroz military against the sea assault while mustering his forces in Fort Black. When the war against the sea elves ended Kalgor set out for the new world, bringing with him the majority of his forces as well as volunteer settlers interested in starting anew in a new land. After much exploration and surveying, the fleet lands on a small strip of fertile land north of an extensive mountain range. Thus was Pakon Uzg founded. Over the next score years, Kalgor would lead his people while serving as their king, although he never once claimed that title for himself. Instead the tribes that formed the ruling council of Pakon Uzg calls him that, and he stopped bothering to correct them after a while.

## Mysterious Death

Kalgor was found dead in Castle Mubarshtaum in Jut Shakamb. There was no signs of foul play, no wounds, no poison or disease or residue magic. He was survived by several children with his wife, as well as several others that claim his heritage. Because of his promiscuous ways, there are quite a few claimants. The clans made Gereon Baldurin king, although Gereon insisted he was only king regent.

## Appearance

Kalgor displays features of his human mother prominently. Green eyes, flowing black hair with red undertones, and features that could be considered handsome by human standards. But he also exhibits the features of his father, large tusks, dark green skin, strong jawline, tall stature and well built muscle tone.. He usually prefers wearing clothing more akin to humans, and enjoy fine silks and golden jewelry. He works hard on his outward appearance to attract the attention of the opposite sex.

## Personality

Kalgor is outwardly a gentleman. He has a smooth way of talking with people and is personable and respectful. But all that is a veneer, a survival mechanism he has honed over years of abuse. Inside Kalgor is a psychopath, pretending to care about others when all he really cares about is himself. He acts friendly with everyone but keeps emotional distance from people around him. He thinks of everything in terms of gains and losses, and would willing do harm to others for personal gain as long as he thinks he can get away with it. Or at least that was how things were. Over the course of his travels, he has learned that being a hero is desirable. Everywhere he goes, he gains the attention of the ladies with his dashing charm and his feats of strength and cunning. He has come to enjoy the attention lavished upon him, and works hard to enhance his reputation.

## Friends

Kalgor has few friends, but many lovers. He is quite popular in the Barbarian Kingdoms, the human kingdoms of Catania and Myandra, and amongst the tribes of Pakon Uzg. He married a mysterious drow woman he met in the caverns beneath Mal Skut-Hashat, and she has produced several children. However over the years, several claimants have come forth claiming to be of his heritage as well. He has accepted each claimant, allowing them to live with him in Castle Mubarshtaum. He has not however given any of his children any wealth or gifts, nor has he declared any heir.

## Enemies

Kalgor has turned his rage on the bigger enemies of the civilized world. He doesn't really consider them enemies so much as they give him the opportunity show off his prowess and become even more popular. After he decided to start his own clan, he has put his siblings out of his mind. They are now an afterthought to him.