Wild Orcs enter the land as it melts from the Great Winter. They however struggle under the harsh conditions. They can only form small bands and are prey on by trolls, and Ice Giants and Eagles.
History of the Orcs
The orcs traveled across the sea looking for land to claim as there own and escape Famine that had been occurring under the rule of Groto Meyer
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1220
The Wild Orcs arrive
Era beginning/end -
1492
Groto Meyer Reigns
Political event -
1500
Famine Strikes
Plague / Epidemic12 years after the fall of Groto Pho a famine struck the Orc tribes nearly destroying the lesser clans, this gave Groto Meyer the chance to force submission and bring all the clans to heel under one flag. any clan that was weak and refused to fall in line was destroyed and the lands were razed. Food was consolidated into the capitol.
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1550
Warband cross to Alaska
Discovery, ExplorationThe Famine taking hold on the Orcs and slowly destroying them Grotto Meyer had decided to cross the waters into what was known as Alaska. Not much is known about Northern Alaska and its wild untamed potential. This marks the first known civilization to set roots on this land.
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1560
The Great Troll War
Military action10 Years after the Orcs landed on the northern shores of Alaska the Orcs still struggled in this new land. Trolls constantly attacked and destroyed any and all settlements the orcs tried to established and supply roads were dangerous and difficult to protect. Chakub the vanquisher was branded as war chief in Alaska and charged with removing the threats. Chakub conscripted 1500 Orcs to sweep the northern shore in a campaign that took 4 weeks and the loss of 800 warriors. through out this campaign the trolls were pushed to the east 43 tribes were destroyed in the aftermath.
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1570
Orcs thrive
FoundingAfter the Troll wars ended the Orcs founded a number of settlements along the mountain range in Alaska, the largets settlement later to be declared as capital Qud Orgrol. this becomes the center point of the governing body still ruled by Grotto Meyer and managed by Chakrub. Later the orcs would be concerned with the security and become greedy of all the food and minerals the land has to offer. Chakrub would order muster fields be ready at all times and watchtowers placed along the river in the south to keep out any others that wish to take a claim in the Orc lands.