Druj armies - Revision history

Twiggy: /* Overview */

2026-09-16T16:23:02Z

Overview

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Druj1.jpg\|title=A trio of Druj banners\|align=left\|width=360}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Druj1.jpg\|title=A trio of Druj banners\|align=left\|width=360}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	This page was prepared by [[Appraisal#Mladen_Escovitch\|Mladen ~~Escovith~~]] of the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] during his 387YE [[appraisal]] into ways to [[Hope and fear\|disrupt Druj armies]]. It contains information built from various espionage actions and engagements with the armies of the Druj over the decade or so prior to the appraisal. Most of this information is not widely known across the Empire - but anyone visiting [[Anvil]], soldiers, and commanders who have fought the Druj before, or those unfortunate enough to have been enslaved, might be familiar with it.		This page was prepared by [[Appraisal#Mladen_Escovitch\|Mladen Escovitch]] of the [[Appraisal#The_Prognosticators_Office\|Prognosticator's Office]] during his 387YE [[appraisal]] into ways to [[Hope and fear\|disrupt Druj armies]]. It contains information built from various espionage actions and engagements with the armies of the Druj over the decade or so prior to the appraisal. Most of this information is not widely known across the Empire - but anyone visiting [[Anvil]], soldiers, and commanders who have fought the Druj before, or those unfortunate enough to have been enslaved, might be familiar with it.

	Where the [[Army qualities\|army's quality]] is listed, it is a result of either a [[spy network]] or the work of a [[Army_qualities#Scouting\|scouting]] army. Some of this information is out of date, due to the shifting nature of the enemy. It is possible that some qualities may have changed since information on the army was recovered - just as the Empire can alter or improve the qualities and size of its armies so too can the barbarian orcs.		Where the [[Army qualities\|army's quality]] is listed, it is a result of either a [[spy network]] or the work of a [[Army_qualities#Scouting\|scouting]] army. Some of this information is out of date, due to the shifting nature of the enemy. It is possible that some qualities may have changed since information on the army was recovered - just as the Empire can alter or improve the qualities and size of its armies so too can the barbarian orcs.

Rafferty: /* Tainted Basilisk */

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Tainted Basilisk

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	==Tainted Basilisk==		==Tainted Basilisk==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Magic\|Arcane]]		* '''<s>Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Magic\|Arcane]]</s>
	The Tainted Basilisk is a mix of Druj soldiers and other forces from the Mallum. Their ranks include scores of powerful vikari and other, lesser magicians who focus on providing magical support to the army. They are responsible for tearing apart the mana sites across Urizen - it is the Tainted Basilisk who destroyed the Glorious Fountain of Dawn and Dusk. Their soldiers were also heavily involved in the looting and subsequent destruction of the Halls of Knowledge - they are reported to have carried away many books, scrolls, and captured scholars from the ruin of the college of magic. More recently, it was the ritualists of the Tainted Basilisk that [[The_darkest_road#Last_Light_of_the_Sun_.28Battle.29\|enchanted the other Druj armies]] in Zenith that allowed them to escape the Empire's trap. The Tainted Basilisk is drawn from the Thornwasp sept of the Sarangrave, with several ghulai from the [[Forest_of_Ulnak#The_Broken_Crater\|Broken Crater]] in the Forest of Ulnak being sighted amongst the force.		The Tainted Basilisk is a mix of Druj soldiers and other forces from the Mallum. Their ranks include scores of powerful vikari and other, lesser magicians who focus on providing magical support to the army. They are responsible for tearing apart the mana sites across Urizen - it is the Tainted Basilisk who destroyed the Glorious Fountain of Dawn and Dusk. Their soldiers were also heavily involved in the looting and subsequent destruction of the Halls of Knowledge - they are reported to have carried away many books, scrolls, and captured scholars from the ruin of the college of magic. More recently, it was the ritualists of the Tainted Basilisk that [[The_darkest_road#Last_Light_of_the_Sun_.28Battle.29\|enchanted the other Druj armies]] in Zenith that allowed them to escape the Empire's trap. The Tainted Basilisk is drawn from the Thornwasp sept of the Sarangrave, with several ghulai from the [[Forest_of_Ulnak#The_Broken_Crater\|Broken Crater]] in the Forest of Ulnak being sighted amongst the force.

			The army was destroyed in Sarangrave during the Spring Equinox 388YE following an attack against the warding stones around the vallorn of Bendol.

	==Thorn Born==		==Thorn Born==

Hailmur: /* Hunting Scorpion */

2026-07-05T16:18:29Z

Hunting Scorpion

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	==Hunting Scorpion==		==Hunting Scorpion==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|Manoeuvrable]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|Manoeuvrable]]
	A massive host of orcs that fight beneath banners that bear the mark of stylised scorpions. Their ranks contain a disproportionate number of [[Arkad#Hupul\|Hupul]] and their bands of elite [[Arkad#Chikad\|Chikad]] are well equipped with [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] and [[Magic_items\|magic items]] that supplement their skills. They are adept at complex manoeuvres, especially taking advantage of opportunities to flank and splinter the ranks of defensive opponents. The Hunting Scorpion is drawn from the Amber Scorpion, who once dominated [[Ossium]] but fled to the ~~Salt Flats~~ of ~~Sanath~~ after the Empire conquered the territory.		A massive host of orcs that fight beneath banners that bear the mark of stylised scorpions. Their ranks contain a disproportionate number of [[Arkad#Hupul\|Hupul]] and their bands of elite [[Arkad#Chikad\|Chikad]] are well equipped with [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] and [[Magic_items\|magic items]] that supplement their skills. They are adept at complex manoeuvres, especially taking advantage of opportunities to flank and splinter the ranks of defensive opponents. The Hunting Scorpion is drawn from the Amber Scorpion, who once dominated [[Ossium]] but fled to the Forest of Ulnak after the Empire conquered the territory.

	==Jagged Claws==		==Jagged Claws==

Rafferty: /* White Lions */

2025-08-12T11:47:42Z

White Lions

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	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]
	One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions are drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently, they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.		One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions are drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently, they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.
			{{:Hope and fear}}
	{{Druj Links}}		{{Druj Links}}

Twiggy at 14:07, 14 July 2025

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	==Thorn Born==		==Thorn Born==
	* '''Quality:''' Unknown		* '''Quality:''' Unknown
	The Thorn Born marches under banners showing twining brambles, apparently formed with the aid of [[Arhallogen]]. The Thorn Born are unusually supportive of their allies in battle; their Vikari and tepel are often seen supporting their allies efforts to kill as many Imperials as possible. It was the Thorn Born who planned and executed the [[Cost#Salt_and_Shadow\|ambush]] on the [[Citadel Guard]], which ultimately failed. The Thorn Born, like the [[#Flame Beetle\|Flame Beetle]], is drawn from the Sawscaled Viper sept of the Forest of Ulnak.		The Thorn Born marches under banners showing twining brambles, apparently formed with the aid of [[Arhallogen]]. The Thorn Born are unusually supportive of their allies in battle; their Vikari and tepel are often seen supporting their allies' efforts to kill as many Imperials as possible. It was the Thorn Born who planned and executed the [[Cost#Salt_and_Shadow\|ambush]] on the [[Citadel Guard]], which ultimately failed. The Thorn Born, like the [[#Flame Beetle\|Flame Beetle]], is drawn from the Sawscaled Viper sept of the Forest of Ulnak.

	==White Lions==		==White Lions==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]
	One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions is drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently, they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.		One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions are drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently, they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.
	{{Druj Links}}		{{Druj Links}}

Hailmur at 17:06, 6 July 2025

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	==Deadly Blade==		==Deadly Blade==
	* '''Quality:''' Unknown		* '''Quality:''' Unknown
	The Deadly Blade fight beneath banners showing a serpent coiled around a wavy-bladed dagger or sword. Many of the warriors in the army fight with two vicious envenomed blades. The army is most often encountered on campaign engaging in a vicious, stealthy approach. They are likely to employ both ~~underhand~~ tactics and venom to quickly overpower opponents taking every opportunity to set up ambushes, feints, and traps that lure Imperial soldiers into deadly situations. They are also known to move amongst the other armies of the Druj offering vials of [[Legacy_of_Thorns#Legionnaire.27s_Stare\|Serpenttooth]] and acting on behalf of the buruk-tepel. Like the [[#Arrow Viper\|Arrow Viper]], the Deadly Blade is drawn from the Iron Asp sept from the Forest of Ulnak.		The Deadly Blade fight beneath banners showing a serpent coiled around a wavy-bladed dagger or sword. Many of the warriors in the army fight with two vicious envenomed blades. The army is most often encountered on campaign engaging in a vicious, stealthy approach. They are likely to employ both underhanded tactics and venom to quickly overpower opponents taking every opportunity to set up ambushes, feints, and traps that lure Imperial soldiers into deadly situations. They are also known to move amongst the other armies of the Druj offering vials of [[Legacy_of_Thorns#Legionnaire.27s_Stare\|Serpenttooth]] and acting on behalf of the buruk-tepel. Like the [[#Arrow Viper\|Arrow Viper]], the Deadly Blade is drawn from the Iron Asp sept from the Forest of Ulnak.

	==Flame Beetle==		==Flame Beetle==
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	==Hunting Scorpion==		==Hunting Scorpion==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|Manoeuvrable]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|Manoeuvrable]]
	A massive host of orcs, that fight beneath banners that bear the mark of stylised scorpions. Their ranks contain a disproportionate number of [[Arkad#Hupul\|Hupul]] and their bands of elite [[Arkad#Chikad\|Chikad]] are well equipped with [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] and [[Magic_items\|magic items]] that supplement their skills. They are adept at complex manoeuvres, especially taking advantage of opportunities to flank and splinter the ranks of defensive opponents. The Hunting Scorpion is drawn from the Amber Scorpion, who once dominated [[Ossium]] but fled to the Salt Flats of Sanath after the Empire conquered the territory.		A massive host of orcs that fight beneath banners that bear the mark of stylised scorpions. Their ranks contain a disproportionate number of [[Arkad#Hupul\|Hupul]] and their bands of elite [[Arkad#Chikad\|Chikad]] are well equipped with [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] and [[Magic_items\|magic items]] that supplement their skills. They are adept at complex manoeuvres, especially taking advantage of opportunities to flank and splinter the ranks of defensive opponents. The Hunting Scorpion is drawn from the Amber Scorpion, who once dominated [[Ossium]] but fled to the Salt Flats of Sanath after the Empire conquered the territory.

	==Jagged Claws==		==Jagged Claws==
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	==White Lions==		==White Lions==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]
	One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions is drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.		One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions is drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently, they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.
	{{Druj Links}}		{{Druj Links}}

Beeswax at 16:27, 6 July 2025

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	==White Lions==		==White Lions==
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Disciplined\|Disciplined]]
	One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions is drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.		One of the largest armies of the Druj is the White Lions. Despite the name, most of their banners depict what appears to be a large white ant of some kind, presumably some deadly poisonous creature native to the Mallum. The White Lions is drawn from the most highly disciplined members of the Keelback sept of the Salt Flats of Sanath, in stark contrast to the [[#Jagged Claws\|Jagged Claws]] who are much wilder. Recently they have been known to make deals with [[Agramant]] for support from agents of that eternal.
	{{Druj Links}}		{{Druj Links}}

Noserenda: /* Black Wind */

2025-07-06T16:09:41Z

Black Wind

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	==Black Wind==		==Black Wind==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|Merciless]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|Merciless]]
	The Black Wind is formed of the sept of the [[Not_to_conquer#The_Black_Wind\|same name]] that once lived in [[the Barrens]] and has made the Forest of Ulnak its home. At one time they were siblings to the [[Not_to_conquer#Rahvin\|Rahvin]] sept and fought alongside the [{Great Forest Orcs]] and the [[Not_to_conquer#Montanians\|Montanian]] [[briar\|briars]] in an attempt to secure an independent Barrens. They failed, and given the choice between destruction or surrender, accepted the yoke of the Druj. Today the army fights beneath unadorned banners of black and is without mercy - in every encounter with the army, they have done what they can to prove themselves as more cruel than even the rest of the Druj. Whenever they have an opportunity to torture and torment any human that falls into their hands they take it but they hate the people of [[Dawn]] in a deeply personal way; every warrior that fights beneath the empty banners of the Black Wind would take an opportunity to inflict suffering on a citizen of Dawn over any other nation of the Empire save perhaps [[Varushka]]. This is likely tied to the [[Ripples_and_shadows#Black_Wind\|punishment inflicted on their sept]] in the Barrens. In 386YE they devastated the [[Iron Helms]] army, and contributed to the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] during the [[Under eastern skies\|retreat from Therunin]].		The Black Wind is formed of the sept of the [[Not_to_conquer#The_Black_Wind\|same name]] that once lived in [[the Barrens]] and has made the Forest of Ulnak its home. At one time they were siblings to the [[Not_to_conquer#Rahvin\|Rahvin]] sept and fought alongside the [[Great Forest Orcs]] and the [[Not_to_conquer#Montanians\|Montanian]] [[briar\|briars]] in an attempt to secure an independent Barrens. They failed, and given the choice between destruction or surrender, accepted the yoke of the Druj. Today the army fights beneath unadorned banners of black and is without mercy - in every encounter with the army, they have done what they can to prove themselves as more cruel than even the rest of the Druj. Whenever they have an opportunity to torture and torment any human that falls into their hands they take it but they hate the people of [[Dawn]] in a deeply personal way; every warrior that fights beneath the empty banners of the Black Wind would take an opportunity to inflict suffering on a citizen of Dawn over any other nation of the Empire save perhaps [[Varushka]]. This is likely tied to the [[Ripples_and_shadows#Black_Wind\|punishment inflicted on their sept]] in the Barrens. In 386YE they devastated the [[Iron Helms]] army, and contributed to the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] during the [[Under eastern skies\|retreat from Therunin]].

	==Deadly Blade==		==Deadly Blade==

Noserenda: /* Black Wind */

2025-07-06T16:09:26Z

Black Wind

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	==Black Wind==		==Black Wind==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|Merciless]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|Merciless]]
	The Black Wind is formed of the sept of the [[Not_to_conquer#The_Black_Wind\|same name]] that once lived in [[the Barrens]] and has made the Forest of Ulnak its home. At one time they were siblings to the [[Not_to_conquer#Rahvin\|Rahvin]] ~~spet~~ and fought alongside the [{Great Forest Orcs]] and the [[Not_to_conquer#Montanians\|Montanian]] [[briar\|briars]] in an attempt to secure an independent Barrens. They failed, and given the choice between destruction or surrender, accepted the yoke of the Druj. Today the army fights beneath unadorned banners of black and is without mercy - in every encounter with the army, they have done what they can to prove themselves as more cruel than even the rest of the Druj. Whenever they have an opportunity to torture and torment any human that falls into their hands they take it but they hate the people of [[Dawn]] in a deeply personal way; every warrior that fights beneath the empty banners of the Black Wind would take an opportunity to inflict suffering on a citizen of Dawn over any other nation of the Empire save perhaps [[Varushka]]. This is likely tied to the [[Ripples_and_shadows#Black_Wind\|punishment inflicted on their sept]] in the Barrens. In 386YE they devastated the [[Iron Helms]] army, and contributed to the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] during the [[Under eastern skies\|retreat from Therunin]].		The Black Wind is formed of the sept of the [[Not_to_conquer#The_Black_Wind\|same name]] that once lived in [[the Barrens]] and has made the Forest of Ulnak its home. At one time they were siblings to the [[Not_to_conquer#Rahvin\|Rahvin]] sept and fought alongside the [{Great Forest Orcs]] and the [[Not_to_conquer#Montanians\|Montanian]] [[briar\|briars]] in an attempt to secure an independent Barrens. They failed, and given the choice between destruction or surrender, accepted the yoke of the Druj. Today the army fights beneath unadorned banners of black and is without mercy - in every encounter with the army, they have done what they can to prove themselves as more cruel than even the rest of the Druj. Whenever they have an opportunity to torture and torment any human that falls into their hands they take it but they hate the people of [[Dawn]] in a deeply personal way; every warrior that fights beneath the empty banners of the Black Wind would take an opportunity to inflict suffering on a citizen of Dawn over any other nation of the Empire save perhaps [[Varushka]]. This is likely tied to the [[Ripples_and_shadows#Black_Wind\|punishment inflicted on their sept]] in the Barrens. In 386YE they devastated the [[Iron Helms]] army, and contributed to the loss of [[Isaella's Dance]] during the [[Under eastern skies\|retreat from Therunin]].

	==Deadly Blade==		==Deadly Blade==

Emmanovi: /* Hidden Snake */ link sp

2025-07-06T15:17:53Z

Hidden Snake: link sp

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	==Hidden Snake==		==Hidden Snake==
	* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#~~Guerilla~~\|Hunters]]		* '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Guerrilla\|Hunters]]
	The Hidden Snake fight beneath empty, unmarked standards. They are adept at using hit-and-run tactics; taking advantage of marshes, hills, and forests to outmanoeuvre Imperial soldiers. They use coveted knowledge to use hidden paths to strike without warning; sabotaging supply trains, blocking mountain paths, and collapsing bridges before melting away when enemies try to engage. The Hidden Snake is drawn from the Banded Snake sept of [[Sarangrave]].		The Hidden Snake fight beneath empty, unmarked standards. They are adept at using hit-and-run tactics; taking advantage of marshes, hills, and forests to outmanoeuvre Imperial soldiers. They use coveted knowledge to use hidden paths to strike without warning; sabotaging supply trains, blocking mountain paths, and collapsing bridges before melting away when enemies try to engage. The Hidden Snake is drawn from the Banded Snake sept of [[Sarangrave]].