True Orcs, formed from unholy union of daemons and humans, roam the land maurading the outposts and villages of the echinder.
The Orgol Khanates
A history of the formation, rise, and fall of the Orgol Nomads
The Red Madness
Time of the True Orcs, projenitors of the Orgol
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The Red Madness
Warbred
Disaster / Destruction
Blue Deliverance
The first 'Orgol' overthrows an Orc chieften, and leads a rebellion against their daemonic overlords.
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1340
Restraint Rekindled
RevolutionThe first clan of 'Orgol' resist destruction by monsterous orcs, and begin to liberate their more 'civilized' kin.
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620
Domestication
Era beginning/endThe rising orgol tribes scour the steppe from the last vestiges of monsterous orcs, and engage in civil war as they compete for territory, resources, and status.
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770
War of Seven Hordes
Population Migration / TravelThe Orgol develop their expertise of nomadic life, and begin to range out of the Steppe - opening a few trade alliances, and conquering or raiding many others. A minor ‘golden’ age where the orgol are uncontested for centuries
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1175
Kothian Reformation
Gathering / ConferenceThe Kothian Khanate is formed, centralizing major tribes and alliances. The Kothian Khanate also establishes several traditions and practices that become the standard of Orgolia
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1690
Imperial Shield
Military actionThe Rise of the Turathi Empire produce a major bulwark to the Orgol, construction of the Walls of Thelos create a major break to Orgol invasion, and allow counter attacks
The Great Wandering
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582
The Second Khanate
Political eventIn response to a decadant and decaying Empire, a second Great Khanate is formed, emboldened by the empire's weakness, and a desire for greater unity and autonomy. The Khanate launches a great campaign, breaching the Imperial Walls, and conducts multiple raids into the imperial core.
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935
985
Wars of the Pyre
DisbandmentThe second Khante breaks fractures into infighting, and many of the united tribes are pushed back into the Steppe - many engaged in Civil War
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1134
The Stygian Khanate
Population Migration / TravelThe Stygian Khanate is declared in northern Orgolia, and under the rule of Xarathul, becomes a major force threatening to destablize the current balance of power.