**King Gordam the Tyrant** — _Emperor of Krakasha, Blade of Endless War_ --- ### Overview **King Gordam** rules the northern orcish realm of **Krakasha** in **[[Karudasos]]**, a militant and brutal kingdom forged in volcanic fire and conquest. He is the antithesis of his southern rival, **King [[Otubog]] the Unifier**—a tyrant who believes **strength is the only law**, and who has led generations of orcs through campaigns of war, blood, and domination. Crowned in the **Warlord’s Seat**, a fortress built atop the bones of his slain challengers, Gordam commands from the heart of the **Burning Belt**, a ring of volcanic mountains that fuels the warforges and siege camps of Krakasha. His forces are constantly training, raiding, and expanding, driven by his vision of orc supremacy over both **[[Karudasos]]** and **[[North Angoria|North Angoria]]**. --- ### Appearance & Personality Gordam is a towering brute, with skin like cracked obsidian and eyes like smoldering coals. He wears battle-scarred crimson armor forged in the Burning Belt and wields the **Cleaver of Rendskull**, a massive executioner’s blade said to be enchanted with the rage of fallen warlords. He is ruthless, cunning, and uncompromising. Gordam believes that peace weakens the spirit, and sees diplomacy as a coward’s weapon. He rules by fear and absolute power, maintaining loyalty through strength and spectacle. --- ### Rule & Structure Krakasha operates as a brutal meritocracy under Gordam’s iron hand. Power is earned only through battle. - **Warriors train in the Scorched Red Lands**, testing themselves in endless combat - **Warlords compete for status**, often through lethal arena battles - **Conquest and tribute** are the foundation of the economy There is no tolerance for weakness, and all who cannot fight are expected to serve those who can. --- ### Slavery & Subjugation Krakasha **enslaves conquered peoples indiscriminately**, using them as labor, cannon fodder, and entertainment in the **Blood Pits**. Unlike the more structured slavery of [[Otubog]]’s Orc Union, Krakasha’s slavery is savage and absolute. Escape is rare. Mercy is unknown. --- ### Relationships **King [[Otubog]] of Olgrug:** Gordam sees [[Otubog]] as a traitor to orc blood—soft, diplomatic, and deluded by peace. Their hatred is personal, and Gordam has launched multiple failed campaigns to destroy the Orc Union. **Emperor [[Glasious]] of [[Askaria]]:** Gordam respects [[Glasious]]’s power, but distrusts his reliance on manipulation and slaves who never fight. He has raided [[Askaria]]'s western defenses and will do so again. **The Free Kingdoms:** A tempting target. Gordam dreams of seizing cities and drowning their flags in orc blood. --- ### Famous Orcs of Krakasha - **Urzok the Bladed Maw** – Executioner and pit champion - **Vhaskara the Blood Prophet** – High seer of war omens - **General Kravok Ironjaw** – Master of siege tactics --- ### Goals - Crush [[Otubog]] and destroy the Orc Union - Expand Krakasha into the Free Kingdoms and [[North Angoria|North Angoria]] - Prove that only war brings true strength - Unleash the **Red Season**, a legendary campaign of endless raids and conquest --- **Notes:** King Gordam is the embodiment of orcish bloodlust, designed for campaigns involving large-scale war, savage raids, and the collision of civilization with chaos. He is both a force of nature and a dark mirror for characters seeking power without conscience.