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Hailmur: /* Sand Vipers */

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	*'''Group:''' Legion		*'''Group:''' Legion
	*'''Location:''' Eoradal		*'''Location:''' Eoradal
	*'''Colours:''' ~~Greens~~ and ~~browns~~		*'''Colours:''' Green and brown
	*'''Leader:''' Sand Viper IKK		*'''Leader:''' Sand Viper IKK
	The Sandvipers were once a Druj tribe in the Forest of Ulnak, not mere subjects but true Druj, who lost out to rivals and were wiped out. The weak and the remnants of the tribe were sold to the Grendel, who threw them into the Coliseum at the port of Beoraidh in Mareave. They took part in the Venatio, the grand hunts in the coliseum, and fought large beasts for the entertainment of the crowds. Fighting creatures as varied as wild cats, wolves and drakes, to elephants, land sharks and war rhinos, and even a few mandowla. Many of the tribe perished, but some, the wiliest and canniest amongst them, survived to fight on as accomplished gladiators.		The Sandvipers were once a Druj tribe in the Forest of Ulnak, not mere subjects but true Druj, who lost out to rivals and were wiped out. The weak and the remnants of the tribe were sold to the Grendel, who threw them into the Coliseum at the port of Beoraidh in Mareave. They took part in the Venatio, the grand hunts in the coliseum, and fought large beasts for the entertainment of the crowds. Fighting creatures as varied as wild cats, wolves and drakes, to elephants, land sharks and war rhinos, and even a few mandowla. Many of the tribe perished, but some, the wiliest and canniest amongst them, survived to fight on as accomplished gladiators.

Hailmur: /* Sand Vipers */

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Sand Vipers

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	*'''Group:''' Legion		*'''Group:''' Legion
	*'''Location:''' Eoradal		*'''Location:''' Eoradal
			*'''Colours:''' Greens and browns
	*'''Leader:''' Sand Viper IKK		*'''Leader:''' Sand Viper IKK
	The Sandvipers were once a Druj tribe in the Forest of Ulnak, not mere subjects but true Druj, who lost out to rivals and were wiped out. The weak and the remnants of the tribe were sold to the Grendel, who threw them into the Coliseum at the port of Beoraidh in Mareave. They took part in the Venatio, the grand hunts in the coliseum, and fought large beasts for the entertainment of the crowds. Fighting creatures as varied as wild cats, wolves and drakes, to elephants, land sharks and war rhinos, and even a few mandowla. Many of the tribe perished, but some, the wiliest and canniest amongst them, survived to fight on as accomplished gladiators.		The Sandvipers were once a Druj tribe in the Forest of Ulnak, not mere subjects but true Druj, who lost out to rivals and were wiped out. The weak and the remnants of the tribe were sold to the Grendel, who threw them into the Coliseum at the port of Beoraidh in Mareave. They took part in the Venatio, the grand hunts in the coliseum, and fought large beasts for the entertainment of the crowds. Fighting creatures as varied as wild cats, wolves and drakes, to elephants, land sharks and war rhinos, and even a few mandowla. Many of the tribe perished, but some, the wiliest and canniest amongst them, survived to fight on as accomplished gladiators.

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 "'‘What we learn now, will help who comes next.''"
 ==Contributing==
 Any player character group in the [[Imperial Orcs]] can submit an entry for this page. The entry should come from the out-of-character group leader and be emailed to [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk].

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	The Bloodcrows are one of the oldest legions. Their members are descendants of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] slaves, many with distant [[Druj]] and [[Thule]] ancestry. Like most Imperial Orcs, the Bloodcrows have almost no connection to the barbarian tries but detractors point to an echo of the Druj bloodline in the battlefield cunning they display. During the Orc Rebellion it is said that the rivers of Varushka ran red with the blood with their kin and many, many humans. The Bloodcrows vowed to never forget. After the rebellion the Bloodcrows were led by a living legend, [[shamans\|shaman]] named Fenrak who worked with Imperial magicians to help develop the modern orc approach to ritual magic. Ever since the Bloodcrows have been led by a so-called ''Shaman Lord'', and have made a particular practice of [[winter magic]].		The Bloodcrows are one of the oldest legions. Their members are descendants of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] slaves, many with distant [[Druj]] and [[Thule]] ancestry. Like most Imperial Orcs, the Bloodcrows have almost no connection to the barbarian tries but detractors point to an echo of the Druj bloodline in the battlefield cunning they display. During the Orc Rebellion it is said that the rivers of Varushka ran red with the blood with their kin and many, many humans. The Bloodcrows vowed to never forget. After the rebellion the Bloodcrows were led by a living legend, [[shamans\|shaman]] named Fenrak who worked with Imperial magicians to help develop the modern orc approach to ritual magic. Ever since the Bloodcrows have been led by a so-called ''Shaman Lord'', and have made a particular practice of [[winter magic]].

	The Bloodcrows strongly believe in the "old ways" (of [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|Ancestors]] and the [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#The Howling Abyss\|Howling abyss]]). For this reason the Bloodcrows look to build their legend in the eyes of their Ancestors and their people, rather than to the teachings of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]].		The Bloodcrows strongly believe in the "old ways" (of [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|Ancestors]] and the [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#The Howling Abyss\|Howling abyss]]). For this reason the Bloodcrows look to build their legend in the eyes of their Ancestors and their people, rather than to the teachings of the [[Synod]].

	The Bloodcrow motto can vary and has traditionally been “''Our souls. Our minds. Our flesh. Our Empire''”, though variations exist such as “''Our souls, Our Way, Our Empire''”.		The Bloodcrow motto can vary and has traditionally been “''Our souls. Our minds. Our flesh. Our Empire''”, though variations exist such as “''Our souls, Our Way, Our Empire''”.

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Hailmur at 23:48, 29 March 2025

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	===Bloodcrows===		===Bloodcrows===
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcBloodcrow.jpg\|title=They say the rivers of Varushka ran red where the Bloodcrows fought.\|caption=Bloodcrows\|align=right\|width=150}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcBloodcrow.jpg\|title=They say the rivers of Varushka ran red where the Bloodcrows fought.\|caption=Bloodcrows\|align=right\|width=150}}
	*'''Insignia:''' Crow Skull, and in recent times a red Rhyv Rune etched on the skull head.~~<br>~~		*'''Insignia:''' Crow Skull, and in recent times a red Rhyv Rune etched on the skull head.
	*'''Colours:''' Dark reds and Browns/white highlights~~<br>~~		*'''Colours:''' Dark reds and Browns/white highlights
	The Bloodcrows are one of the oldest legions. Their members are descendants of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] slaves, many with distant [[Druj]] and [[Thule]] ancestry. Like most Imperial Orcs, the Bloodcrows have almost no connection to the barbarian tries but detractors point to an echo of the Druj bloodline in the battlefield cunning they display. During the Orc Rebellion it is said that the rivers of Varushka ran red with the blood with their kin and many, many humans. The Bloodcrows vowed to never forget. After the rebellion the Bloodcrows were led by a living legend, [[shamans\|shaman]] named Fenrak who worked with Imperial magicians to help develop the modern orc approach to ritual magic. Ever since the Bloodcrows have been led by a so-called ''Shaman Lord'', and have made a particular practice of [[winter magic]].		The Bloodcrows are one of the oldest legions. Their members are descendants of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] slaves, many with distant [[Druj]] and [[Thule]] ancestry. Like most Imperial Orcs, the Bloodcrows have almost no connection to the barbarian tries but detractors point to an echo of the Druj bloodline in the battlefield cunning they display. During the Orc Rebellion it is said that the rivers of Varushka ran red with the blood with their kin and many, many humans. The Bloodcrows vowed to never forget. After the rebellion the Bloodcrows were led by a living legend, [[shamans\|shaman]] named Fenrak who worked with Imperial magicians to help develop the modern orc approach to ritual magic. Ever since the Bloodcrows have been led by a so-called ''Shaman Lord'', and have made a particular practice of [[winter magic]].

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	Post-rebellion, many who fought found new use for their skills. They found much to admire and love of the people of the Brass Coast, and with the help of kind and altruistic Freeborn, learned to make trade, earn coin and craft magical items. The Forgeborn banner faded away, and the Sunhammers were founded; a new purpose in a new era of freedom – to provide and fight for the Imperial Orcs and the Empire, to create for the sake of creation, and to carry with them the pride and legacy of the ancestors that fought for it all.		Post-rebellion, many who fought found new use for their skills. They found much to admire and love of the people of the Brass Coast, and with the help of kind and altruistic Freeborn, learned to make trade, earn coin and craft magical items. The Forgeborn banner faded away, and the Sunhammers were founded; a new purpose in a new era of freedom – to provide and fight for the Imperial Orcs and the Empire, to create for the sake of creation, and to carry with them the pride and legacy of the ancestors that fought for it all.

			==Mareave==
			===MemoryKeepers===
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Memorykeepers.jpg\|caption=MemoryKeepers\|align=right\|width=150}}
			*'''Group:''' Coterie
			*'''Location:''' Icarion
			*'''Colours:''' Black and white
			*'''Leader:''' Ikahn
			The MemoryKeepers are a group that aims to be the font of ancestral knowledge, its archivists and seekers of a greater understanding. To them the knowledge about shamans, mystagogues, ancestors and their influence on us should be universally understood, explored and shared. Its ideals came from its founder MemoryKeeper Ikahn, who spent most of his life supporting his shamanic brother; documenting his behaviour and how his struggles could be lessened. Wishing that others not have to face the same struggles he’s had with their own loved ones and pass down his knowledge.

			The coterie strives to increase Imperial knowledge on the ancestors and to benefit future generations. A home for those living with the ancestors, those wishing to study and learn more about them, to care for those who are overwhelmed by them and to educate others on the ancestors. The group is divided into two halves: ‘shamans’ and ‘guardians’. Members wear white stoles with designs intended to help outsiders identify their role.

			"'‘What we learn now, will help who comes next.''"
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcAshborn.jpg\|caption=Ashborn\|width=150}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcAshborn.jpg\|caption=Ashborn\|width=150}}
	==Contributing==		==Contributing==

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	* Too much [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worldbuilding worldbuilding] detail — this represents information other characters may know about your house. It's not a place to define elements of the game world		* Too much [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worldbuilding worldbuilding] detail — this represents information other characters may know about your house. It's not a place to define elements of the game world
	* Lists of character names — this isn't a place for getting your name on the wiki		* Lists of character names — this isn't a place for getting your name on the wiki
	* Too much emphasis on the past — while it's useful to have a few lines of history, what matters in Empire is what your ~~house~~ does on the field at events		* Too much emphasis on the past — while it's useful to have a few lines of history, what matters in Empire is what your group does on the field at events

	It's possible to update the information on this page over time (for example if your ~~earl~~ changes) with an e-mail to [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk].		It's possible to update the information on this page over time (for example if your leader changes) with an e-mail to [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk].
	[[Category:Groups]]		[[Category:Groups]]
	[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]		[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]

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Prominent Legions in Play

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	Post-rebellion, many who fought found new use for their skills. They found much to admire and love of the people of the Brass Coast, and with the help of kind and altruistic Freeborn, learned to make trade, earn coin and craft magical items. The Forgeborn banner faded away, and the Sunhammers were founded; a new purpose in a new era of freedom – to provide and fight for the Imperial Orcs and the Empire, to create for the sake of creation, and to carry with them the pride and legacy of the ancestors that fought for it all.		Post-rebellion, many who fought found new use for their skills. They found much to admire and love of the people of the Brass Coast, and with the help of kind and altruistic Freeborn, learned to make trade, earn coin and craft magical items. The Forgeborn banner faded away, and the Sunhammers were founded; a new purpose in a new era of freedom – to provide and fight for the Imperial Orcs and the Empire, to create for the sake of creation, and to carry with them the pride and legacy of the ancestors that fought for it all.

	~~==Prominent Legions in Play==~~
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	Included above are a handful of prominent NPC legions - you may be able to create a character associated with one of these houses but the situation will depend very much on your background and the legion in question. It is unlikely that a player character will receive additional benefits for belonging to an NPC legion, and may find their game limited - the leaders of these legions are likely to remain NPCs for example, and are unlikely to give player characters much attention.

	[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]		[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]

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	This list was compiled by Bloodcrow Ergot, shortly after the Autumn Equinox 380YE. <small>Original text provided by Brian Chandler</small>		This list was compiled by Bloodcrow Ergot, shortly after the Autumn Equinox 380YE. <small>Original text provided by Brian Chandler</small>

	==~~Winter Sun (First Army)~~==		==Skarsind==
	===Bloodcrows===		===Bloodcrows===
	'''Banner Symbol:''' Crow Skull, and in recent times a red Rhyv Rune etched on the skull head.<br>		'''Banner Symbol:''' Crow Skull, and in recent times a red Rhyv Rune etched on the skull head.<br>
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcIrontide.jpg\|title=Professional soldiers with heavy armour and shield who hate the Jotun.\|caption=Irontide\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcIrontide.jpg\|title=Professional soldiers with heavy armour and shield who hate the Jotun.\|caption=Irontide\|align=left\|width=250}}

	~~==Summer Storm (Second Army)==~~
	===Irontide===		===Irontide===
	Formed immediately following the rebellion, by one of Thrace’s closest comrades - Irontide Sutin - the legion swore allegiance to the Empire, proudly displaying their banners in the Empire’s name. Irontide history tells that the famed Iron Banner of the legion was stained with a drop of [[Emperor Ahraz\|Ahraz’]] blood, a symbol of their bond to the Empire.		Formed immediately following the rebellion, by one of Thrace’s closest comrades - Irontide Sutin - the legion swore allegiance to the Empire, proudly displaying their banners in the Empire’s name. Irontide history tells that the famed Iron Banner of the legion was stained with a drop of [[Emperor Ahraz\|Ahraz’]] blood, a symbol of their bond to the Empire.
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	==Prominent Legions in Play==		==Prominent Legions in Play==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcAshborn.jpg\|caption=Ashborn\|align=left\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ImperialOrcAshborn.jpg\|caption=Ashborn\|align=left\|width=200}}
	This list is by no means exhaustive; efforts are made to keep it up to date but due to the sheer amount of work involved the onus lies with the Imperial Orcs players to ensure the information is correct and current.

	The majority of legions listed here represent player-character households. It should go without saying that you should not create a character who is part of one of these groups, or has personal history with one of these groups, without first clearing it with the appropriate players. You should also check before including other players' legions in your background. The background team are unlikely to approve a background that significantly impacts or involves another player character legion without their permission.

	Included above are a handful of prominent NPC legions - you may be able to create a character associated with one of these houses but the situation will depend very much on your background and the legion in question. It is unlikely that a player character will receive additional benefits for belonging to an NPC legion, and may find their game limited - the leaders of these legions are likely to remain NPCs for example, and are unlikely to give player characters much attention.		Included above are a handful of prominent NPC legions - you may be able to create a character associated with one of these houses but the situation will depend very much on your background and the legion in question. It is unlikely that a player character will receive additional benefits for belonging to an NPC legion, and may find their game limited - the leaders of these legions are likely to remain NPCs for example, and are unlikely to give player characters much attention.

	[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]		[[Category:Imperial Orcs]]