The Korathi Tribes

The Korathi Tribes move nomadically throughout the plains of Val'Korath and the Syadra Desert. They are the fragmented remains of the Korathi Empire, a union of orcs and hobgoblins who fought for the betrayer gods Gruumsh - The Ruiner and Bane - The Strife Emperor during the calamity. They are generally viewed as barbaric and hostile by the Realms of the Sovereignty, and often plunder trade caravans passing through Val'Korath and the Syadra Desert. They are fragmented and nomadic in nature, and thus prove to be a difficult target for the kingdom to attack directly, posing one of the greatest threats within the borders of the Sovereignty. Despite their generally hostile nature, there have been reports of trade and collaboration with this nation.

Structure

There are many tribal warbands which raid small cities and travellers. Each warband is lead by a war chief, and larger warbands consist of smaller raiding parties, each lead by a raid leader. The warbands meet regularly each season to trade and establish their territorial zones of operation. A tournament is held, where each warband selects a champion to fight to the death. The warbands then get to choose their territory in order, based on their ranking in the tournament.

Culture

Trial by combat is widespread and well accepted in the Korathi Tribes. Succession of the warchief occurs when they are killed in honorable combat, and generally any conflict is resolved by a one on one fight to the death. All out war is uncommon amongst the tribes, as any tribe which attacks another is exiled from the social structure of the tribes.

History

The Korathi empire moved into Eastern Ostensia from modern day Xha'krell after the betrayer gods smashed through the Gravenguard Mountains (forming snapspine pass). They expanded throughout the land, but spread their forces too thin , leading to their defeat by the forces of the Prime Deities. During this defeat, the southern portions of the empire were cutoff, but managed to survive by fragmenting and fleeing into sparse savannah and desert regions, which gave this geographical location its modern day name of Val'Korath, and lead to the formation of the modern day Korathi Tribes.

Type

Geopolitical, Nomadic tribe

Alternative Names

Nomads, Scourers, Sand Raiders

Predecessor Organization