## Warlord of [[The Bloodclaw Covenant]] ### Overview Skrag Blackfang is the brutal, fire-eyed commander of the **Bloodclaw Covenant**, the most militant faction within the [[Shadowspire Dominion]]. Embodying raw strength, ancestral fury, and an unwavering belief in goblin supremacy through conquest, Skrag is both a battlefield terror and a spiritual leader. He is revered by traditionalist goblins who reject industrialization in favor of warrior rites and blood oaths. --- ## Appearance - **Race:** Goblin (Hobgoblin ancestry suspected) - **Gender:** Male - **Height:** 5'1" (tall for a goblin) - **Build:** Muscular, scar-covered, and broad-chested - **Eyes:** Blood-red with slitted pupils - **Tusk:** Prominent lower tusks filed into fangs - **Typical Attire:** Bone-plated armor painted with blood sigils; a crimson wolf-pelt cloak - **Weapons:** Twin hooked axes and ritual dagger of [[Murklak]] --- ## Personality - **Traits:** Ferocious, prideful, deeply spiritual, intensely loyal to tradition - **Beliefs:** War purifies the soul; goblins are destined to rule the surface world through blood - **Habits:** Conducts sacrifices before major battles; preaches warrior philosophy to new recruits --- ## Background Born in the surface war camps of the early Shadowspire uprisings, Skrag rose through trial-by-combat, slaying rival warlords and uniting rogue goblin tribes under the banner of the **Bloodclaw Covenant**. He gained his name after defeating a frost drake barehanded and using its fangs as his personal war trophy. He believes the [[Shadowspire Dominion]] must abandon the depths and claim the surface as their true domain, dismissing underground trade and diplomacy as signs of weakness. --- ## Role in the Dominion - **Title:** Warlord of [[The Bloodclaw Covenant]] - **Domain:** Surface expansion, military conquest, tribal unification - **Political Standing:** Popular among warriors and traditionalists; frequently opposes Flameforged and Veilshard strategies - **Spiritual Standing:** Considered a chosen avatar of **[[Murklak]]**, the Goblin God of Fury --- ## Military Power - **Commands:** - **The Crimson Howl Legion:** Berserker raiders and shock troops - **The Bloodseers:** Warrior-shamans who divine omens through combat and bloodletting - **The Maw Runners:** Elite skirmishers trained in beast-riding and ambush tactics --- ## Allies & Rivals ### Allies - **Tribal Warbands:** Many nomadic goblin clans respect his power and seek alliance ### Rivals - **[[Gristak Forgeblood]]:** Viewed as a weakling obsessed with machines - **[[Veskala Nighttide]]:** Considered dangerous, untrustworthy, and sorcerous --- ## Quotes > "The anvil did not forge us. The fire did." > "Steel does not win wars. Blood does." > "Goblins were born to scream victory beneath the sun. Not cower under stone." --- ## Notable Events - **Battle of Bleeding Hollow:** Led a mass uprising against surface Orc garrisons, routing an entire battalion with guerrilla tactics. - **The Rite of Crimson Ash:** Burned forty war prisoners to please [[Murklak]] and ensure victory over a rival tribe. - **The Wargate Raid:** Personally killed a bugbear chieftain and took his skull as a war drum. --- ## Plot Hooks - **Diplomatic Mission:** PCs may be sent to negotiate with Skrag—but must survive his warrior trials first. - **Blood Rite Challenge:** A character is chosen by [[Murklak]] to challenge Skrag’s dominance. - **Beast of the Covenant:** A monstrous creature bred by Skrag has broken loose, threatening both allies and enemies. --- ## Stat Block Suggestion (Optional for Campaigns) **Class:** Barbarian (Zealot) 15 / Cleric (War Domain) 5 **Alignment:** Chaotic Neutral **CR:** 17 (Solo warboss or field commander) --- ## Final Notes Skrag Blackfang is the voice of goblin fury and blood tradition. He resents the changing tides of diplomacy and machines, choosing instead to carve his vision in flesh and steel. Whether savior or savage depends on the battlefield—and how many corpses he leaves behind. > "Let them build cities. I build legacies—in the bones of my enemies."