Vanguar
Current Leader/Government: High Chief Skar Bloodwroth
Settlements Owned: 4
Provinces Owned: 1
Population: 100 000
Standing Army:
- <The Vanguard>/<900 Orcs>/<Fighting in Amplesh>/<Morale 60%>
- <Grimmhold Levy>/<1, 300 Orcs>/<Fighting in Amplesh>/<Morale 40%>
- <Shale Levy>/<600 Orcs>/<Defending Ft Bloodwroth>/<Morale 60%>
- <Crag Levy>/<500 Orcs>/<Defending the Crag>/<Morale 100%>
Population Happiness: 45%
Imports:
Exports: Iron, Spice
Wealth: Poor
Alliances: None
Trade Pacts: None
Cease Fires: None
The Shale Ones mobilize to defend the Shale against Dunland rebels
The Shale AttackedCaptain Haskeer, Band-Master of Vanguar, has been criticized for earning his office through convenience rather than skill, due to his closeness with General Stryke, the regent of the Orcish High Chiefdom. Many doubts were shared among the Mouths of Grimmhold on Haskeer's ability to hold the Shale against the rebels of Dunland.
Those doubts appeared well founded as a large army of rebels breached the Shale from the dune seas of Dunland. Rather then utilizing guerilla tactics, using the harsh landscape of the Shale to their advantage, as done by Skar in previous wars, Haskeer opted instead to meet the superior numbered force in open battle. The move proved to be a disaster for the Shale Ones.
Unlike the forces of Dunland, that had been mobilizing for weeks, Haskeer did not have the luxury of such time, and was only able to gather a thousand swords to his banner. Though Haskeer was said to fight valiantly in the battle, his mind for tactics seemed lacking, and his forces were quickly overwhelmed and forced into retreat. The Shale Ones, beaten from the field, took refuge at the fortress of Bloodwroth. Though they suffered a defeat, the siege of the Shale capital has allowed the loyalists within Grimmhold a brief respite, knowing that the Dunland rebles would be delayed in the Shale and unable to join the Goi'Orka scourge.
Wycke On the MarchThe Orcs of Goi'Orka, the sprawling Orc city and seat of power of the rulers of the Wycke Clanship,raised their banners in rebellion as news of Skar's troubles in Amplesh reached their ears, and some wonder if revolt had been in the works for longer. Despite the known tenacity of the Wyckans, the road to Grimmhold is a dangerous one through the Crag, and word has spread of traps and ambushes deployed by Stryke in an effort to slow their advance to Vanguar capital and lessen their numbers. It would not be long, however, before the rebels were upon the very doorstep of the Grimmhold Spire.
The Mordun Heir FallsVuun, son of Harrow, and presumed heir to the Clanship of Mordun, was savagely killed by a pack of wild wargs. This came shortly after the return of Jup, Band-Master of Vanguar, who arrived to relay messages between Grimmhold and Mordun and entreat with his father on the General-Regent's behalf. It is whispered that envoys from Dunland already had arrived and war with Grimmhold was all but assured until the loss of Vuun. Chief Harrow, who had pledged support for the rebellion now mourns the loss of his eldest son and prepares a solemn ceremony to name Jup his heir.
It is widely expected that many will challenge the declaration at the ceremony, especially given Jup's allegiance to Grimmhold. Bloodshed is widely foreseen as Jup shall have to battle any challengers to his claim.
Skar's WarSurrounded upon a fortified hill in southern Amplesh, Skar frantically sends word to Grimmhold of his dire need for reinforcements. Knowing full well that Skar's chiefdom has descended into civil war, the Amplesh Orcs have been biding their time, sending small assaults to exhaust and weaken Skar's forces and keeping a firm choke hold on the hill. Confident that time is on their side, the Amplesh Clans have employed a patient strategy to wear down the attackers and strike when they are at their weakest.
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