Orcish clan in the
Northlands, famous for their elite berserker warriors.
Political Structure
The Maimtooth Clan is led by Cheiftain Karnak Axebiter and assisted by a Highfury, who trains the berserkers after they pass their ascension ritual. Like most orc clans, leadership is determined by cunning and martial skill, but there is an especially intense focus on aggression.
The most elite Maimtooth warriors will undergo a sacred ritual known as the
Drak'Mo'Tah, or Path of Pain, a deadly competition to select only the most proficient combatants for the rank of Berserker.
The Path of Pain consists of three trials: the
Ko'Kah'Doom, or Ascension trial; the
Grag'a'govak, or Madness trial; and the
Grog'a
govak, a coliseum battle that takes place in an active volcano. Two members of the
Forerunners of Prophecy are the only known non-orcs to successfuly complete the trial.
The Maimtooth abhor magic in all its forms. They mix their food with an herbal powder that inhibits magic abilities, and long-term it gives them magic resistance as well. Warriors will rip out one of their incisors in a ritual upon becoming an adult. Warriors consume a mushroom called Bloodcap Fury (which they refer to as "Nil'Chaga") to fuel their berserker rage before battle. The Maimtooth especially hate their rival clans, the Wolfdwellers and the Bleeding Skull.
Appearance
Maimtooth warriors wear almost no armor, wield twin axes or a greataxe, and are marked by distinctive orange tattoos across their face and body. The beserkers are identified by a face scar around their lower left incisor, which is ripped out during the
Drak'Mo'Tah ceremony.
Berserker Rage
Lasts 6 rounds, once per long rest.
Must be activated as a bonus action on YOUR turn only.
Just a Scratch. Fight until -20% hp.
Strength from Pain. Reflect half damage from previous wound on next attack.
Rip and Tear Target gets -1 AC when you attack 2+ times per round.
Reckless Advantage on attacks, but advantage against you as well.
Face Tank Your AC gets -3 penalty for duration.
Winded Level 2 exhaustion after Berserker Rage ends, until combat is over.
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