The Mardu
The Mardu Clan is a feared and respected orcish confederation forged not through brute force alone, but through a tradition of cunning leadership and earned wisdom. Unlike their more feral kin, the Mardu have thrived because they elevate their wisest warriors, not merely the strongest. This unorthodox structure has allowed them to develop disciplined warbands, execute complex raiding strategies, and maintain long-term goals, making them a persistent threat to Runeshire and surrounding regions.
Shieldspeaker (rank 2)
Warhand (rank 3)
Boneseer (rank 4)
Dozhar ("Voice of the Clan") (rank 5)
"Wisdom carves the path. Strength secures it."They are still orcs—brutal, aggressive, and violent—but they fight with purpose. Their plunder is part of a long game: land, resources, and the destabilization of their enemies. Some believe they are preparing for something larger.
Ranks
Bonefire Initiate (rank 1)Shieldspeaker (rank 2)
Warhand (rank 3)
Boneseer (rank 4)
Dozhar ("Voice of the Clan") (rank 5)
Type
Illicit, Terrorist group
Location
Related Plots
Beliefs
- Wisdom can be strength.
- Survival through unity.
- Legacy through conquest.