Rash'irkul Troglodytes
The Rash'irkul Troglodytes are a tribe of troglodyte savages from deep underground. The troglodytes were driven to the surface by the rapid migration of Dorei Shonin into their former territory. When these dangerous predators arrived on the surface they were found by the Black Dragon Rash'Irkul the Leech, and the worshipped the creature as a god. They began to form their village Deepstench under the command of their former chief Dirge the Degenerate. It wasn't long before the tribe came into conflict with some of the nearby villages of Frostbound and the MiracleBerry Winery at the behest of their new divine leader.
The tribe fell on hard times after Frostbound's retaliation efforts lead to the demise of not just The Leech, but also Chief Dirge. They had gladitorial duels between the strongest of their kind to determine who their new leader would be, and by far the champion was Romulan Rotgut, who was capable of swallowing even the largest of his opposition whole and regurgitating nothing but their bones. They found their new leader, but their food stores were sparse and hope began to dwindle. This is of cours until Rahadin, the Steward of House Sariel came to them with a deal. Join House Sariel and aid them in the destruction of their enemies, and Lady Sariel would invest in their tribe's devlopment.
Structure
- The chief of the tribe makes the ultimate calls over the entire tribe and its operations. Willing of course, by the circle of shamans that call themselves the Devourers of Laogzed, who have so much pull with the publi that the chief only rules with their blessing.
Culture
- Troglodytes are violent and horrific. The value a build-up of filth and stench. Their entire culture is based around destrction, reveling in the bloodshed of a weaker foe.
- Weakness is frowned upon. Troglodytes spend their days fighting from the day they're born and are taught that few problems can't be solved with violence.
Public Agenda
- Currently raiding the kenku village to the South, Rachat for supplies.
- Currently preparing for war against their age old enemy Frostbound.
Assets
- large amounts of Makeshift primitive weapons
- River Boats
- Dimetrodon Mounts
- limited treasure
- dwindling food stores
Demography and Population
- Troglodyte Shamans
- Troglodyte Raiders
- Troglodyte Nesters
- Undead
Territories
- Strong hold on Deepstech and the surrounding swamp, including the nearby lake.
Military
- The entire population of the tribe is expected to be capable and willing to engage in combat. War and raiding keeps the people strong.
Technological Level
- Stone age moving into medieval weaponry.
Religion
- All of the Troglodytes have been raised for generations to worship their creator Laogzed, the Troglodyte God of Gluttony and Slaughter.
- Many Troglodytes have begin to learn much about Shevarash the Elven God of Vengence, particularly people who took much offense in the death of Rash'irkul The Leech.
Foreign Relations
- Allied party under House Sariel's protection.
- Long term rival of Frostbound
- Enemy of Rachat
- Allies with the Carnival of Monster and Mad Men.
Laws
- The rules here are only as binding as the power used to enforce them. Very wild west, with the strongest gathering together to support the chief.
Agriculture & Industry
- The Troglodytes aren't intelligent enough to grow crops, not that the land of the swamp would allow it anyway
- Generally get their food hunting creatures I'm the swamp and catching fish in the lake
Trade & Transport
- The troglodyte community is too aggressive and antisocial to have any active trade currently.
Education
- The tribe cares little about any knowledge other than survival and battle. Most can't read or write, and most people know nothing about the history of this land
Infrastructure
- Underground tunnels
- Siege barricades
- Hunting blinds
Mythology & Lore
- Laogzed was once a terror to the Ancestral people of the surface in an age long forgotten, before the sun revealed the predators hiding in the dark. They believe the world was once eternal night. The surface tribes feared his presence so much that their wretched gods created the sun to reveal him. This drove their deity beneath the surface of the earth where he laid eggs as he hid deeper below ground. The hatchlings were the first troglodytes.
- The Illithid came from deep space to hunt and kill Laogzed, and succeeded. This is why they had to leave the deep below and come to the surface. Here, they found Laogzed resurrected as a Black Dragon, now calling himself Rash'irkul.
Divine Origins
- The teachings of Laogzed have been passed down for as long as any Troglodyte can remember, they have existed underground since the earliest records of the Primordial Age.
Cosmological Views
- Somewhere deep in space, beyond even the Illithid, is a massive serpent that laid the universe as an egg, and the stars are cracks in the eggs shell.
Tenets of Faith
- Be all consuming, otherwise you will be consumed
- The bounty from the weak is rightfully the strongs
Ethics
- The troglodyte spit on ethics
Worship
- Killing and eating to excess is the primary way to bring glory to Laogzed
- Not only conquering, but also decimating civilizations beings glory to the Devourer
Priesthood
- Any troglodyte who is capable of any arcane feat is considered chosen and is made a Devourer
Granted Divine Powers
- Laogzed grants his Devourers great rage magic that can be channeled into many different effects.
Political Influence & Intrigue
- Laogzed's followers do not infiltrate Factions quietly. They are violent aggressors and generally take political positions with vicious force
Sects
- The Devourers of Laogzed are the actual council of Shamans that lead the religion, anyone else is generally a tribal warrior, as most followers of the Devourer are.
Their Weakness is Our Strength
Founding Date
65th of Highsun; Year 1 A.o.C
Type
Geopolitical, Clan
Capital
Training Level
Trained
Veterancy Level
Trained
Demonym
Irkons
Leader
Ruling Organization
Founders
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Tribalism
Power Structure
Dependent territory
Economic System
Post-scarcity economy
Gazetteer
- DeepStench
Currency
Generally trade goods rather than using minted currency
Major Imports
- Undead Troops
- Iron weaponry
Legislative Body
Laws and rules are establshed by anyone strong enough to enforce them, this is a deeply chaotic society
Judicial Body
Most deal out their individual brand of violent justice against those they believe have wronged them.
Official State Religion
Parent Organization
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Location
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