Kraal
Pronunciation: KRALE
Map Index: E5
Location: A peninsula south of the Gulf of Shenn’valea on the east coast of Beorlan
Description: Located on a foreboding peninsula south of the Gulf of Shenn’valea, on the east coast of Beorlan, lies the orc kingdom of Kraal. Enveloped in an eternal shroud of darkness, the sun's rays never grace this cursed land, leaving its skies perpetually veiled in a thick haze that renders the realm no brighter than twilight. Visitors claim that even the feeble glow of torches or fires is diminished, further adding to the eerie gloom that permeates the whole kingdom.
Residents: The black orc inhabitants of Kraal eagerly embody violence and possess a relentless, warlike nature. Fiercely territorial, they guard their dark lands with vicious savagery and show no mercy to unwelcome intruders.
Primary Population: None
Secondary Population: None
Minor Population: None
Government and Politics: Ruled by a savage orc king rumored to possess an artifact of immense power, the tale of this magical item fuels talk of his invincibility.
Kraal has joined an unholy alliance with the nearby city-state of Khu. The orcs of Kraal have been providing a steady source of slaves for the slave market in Khu. In return, they have been receiving shipments of quality weapons, armor, and other implements of war. Khu has also begun to provide the orcs with fast coastal raiding vessels so that the orcs can disrupt the flow of trade for Khu’s rivals.
Economy: Kraal's economy thrives on the spoils of looting and pillaging neighboring lands and kingdoms. Nearby lands, such as the cities of Soreilia, bear witness to the relentless brutal orc raids that have left their lands ravaged outside of their city walls.
The frequent and treacherous threat of orc piracy along Kraal’s coast strikes fear in the hearts of seafarers. Relentless orc attacks on merchant ships have led to great losses in both lives and merchandise. Sailors also dread having to navigate the treacherous shoal filled coastline of Kraal in the pervasive dim twilight.
Military: The military strength of Kraal is formidable, honed through constant conflict and the relentless pursuit of dominance. Orcish warriors, battle-hardened and savage, are known for their ruthless brutal tactics and unyielding determination on the field of war. Their military might, often bolstered by fearsome beasts harnessed for combat, brings fear to their enemies. Protected by a formidable defensive system of mighty stone towers and tall wooden fortifications, constructed in strategic locations, the orc kingdom has an iron grip on the Kraal peninsula.
History: Kraal's dark history tells tales of devastation as the Great Cataclysm drastically changed this land. Large parts of the coastline of the area sank below sea level. Then vicious chaos storms swept through the area, eliminating a large numer of the human inhabitants. Hundreds of years later a tribe of dark orcs came down out of the Kheleckoros Range and migrated eastward. Tales say they settled for a while in Alvalariel where they found a powerful artifact. The tribe then migrated eastward, eventually reaching what is today the Kraal Peninsula.
Today: Since their arrival hundreds of years ago, the relentless depredations of the orc hordes have left the land of Kraal scarred and its neighboring realms in constant fear. With a reputation for barbaric brutality and an insatiable hunger for conquest, the orc kingdom stands as a blight upon the surrounding lands, a grim testament to the savage ambitions of its powerful king. Despite their losses from warfare, the orc population continues to expand. They now control most of the peninsula and have limited the city-states of Soreilia's influence.
Map Index: E5
Location: A peninsula south of the Gulf of Shenn’valea on the east coast of Beorlan
Description: Located on a foreboding peninsula south of the Gulf of Shenn’valea, on the east coast of Beorlan, lies the orc kingdom of Kraal. Enveloped in an eternal shroud of darkness, the sun's rays never grace this cursed land, leaving its skies perpetually veiled in a thick haze that renders the realm no brighter than twilight. Visitors claim that even the feeble glow of torches or fires is diminished, further adding to the eerie gloom that permeates the whole kingdom.
Residents: The black orc inhabitants of Kraal eagerly embody violence and possess a relentless, warlike nature. Fiercely territorial, they guard their dark lands with vicious savagery and show no mercy to unwelcome intruders.
Primary Population: None
Secondary Population: None
Minor Population: None
Government and Politics: Ruled by a savage orc king rumored to possess an artifact of immense power, the tale of this magical item fuels talk of his invincibility.
Kraal has joined an unholy alliance with the nearby city-state of Khu. The orcs of Kraal have been providing a steady source of slaves for the slave market in Khu. In return, they have been receiving shipments of quality weapons, armor, and other implements of war. Khu has also begun to provide the orcs with fast coastal raiding vessels so that the orcs can disrupt the flow of trade for Khu’s rivals.
Economy: Kraal's economy thrives on the spoils of looting and pillaging neighboring lands and kingdoms. Nearby lands, such as the cities of Soreilia, bear witness to the relentless brutal orc raids that have left their lands ravaged outside of their city walls.
The frequent and treacherous threat of orc piracy along Kraal’s coast strikes fear in the hearts of seafarers. Relentless orc attacks on merchant ships have led to great losses in both lives and merchandise. Sailors also dread having to navigate the treacherous shoal filled coastline of Kraal in the pervasive dim twilight.
Military: The military strength of Kraal is formidable, honed through constant conflict and the relentless pursuit of dominance. Orcish warriors, battle-hardened and savage, are known for their ruthless brutal tactics and unyielding determination on the field of war. Their military might, often bolstered by fearsome beasts harnessed for combat, brings fear to their enemies. Protected by a formidable defensive system of mighty stone towers and tall wooden fortifications, constructed in strategic locations, the orc kingdom has an iron grip on the Kraal peninsula.
History: Kraal's dark history tells tales of devastation as the Great Cataclysm drastically changed this land. Large parts of the coastline of the area sank below sea level. Then vicious chaos storms swept through the area, eliminating a large numer of the human inhabitants. Hundreds of years later a tribe of dark orcs came down out of the Kheleckoros Range and migrated eastward. Tales say they settled for a while in Alvalariel where they found a powerful artifact. The tribe then migrated eastward, eventually reaching what is today the Kraal Peninsula.
Today: Since their arrival hundreds of years ago, the relentless depredations of the orc hordes have left the land of Kraal scarred and its neighboring realms in constant fear. With a reputation for barbaric brutality and an insatiable hunger for conquest, the orc kingdom stands as a blight upon the surrounding lands, a grim testament to the savage ambitions of its powerful king. Despite their losses from warfare, the orc population continues to expand. They now control most of the peninsula and have limited the city-states of Soreilia's influence.