Kragspeak
After the elves had found a group of orcs hidden away in the cave system below the Misty Falls, they noticed that they seemed to be different from the others of their kind. Still very vary of other species after the war, the elves agreed with the orcs to allow them to move through the Fenglade swamps and Freecrossing to Rhondam, to be able to found their own city and have a new start with well earned freedom.
Welcomed with open arms Rhondam helped them to build a small town, which over time grew into the city it is now.
They have shamans that commune with nature and the spiritual world, similar to the Deathspeakers of Hlífjall. Children are raised not only by the parents, but by their clan without question. Their crafts are still very nature based. Their clothing is mostly leather, furs or woven plant fibers, which are sometimes dyed with natural colors.
Face and body paints are used in rituals and festivities and by the elder Shamans to connect with the spiritual world. Most buildings are made out of wood, even though some orcs are still living in their old nomadic tents made from leather or even under the free sky when the weather is not too bad and a shared big communal fire near the town center.
Welcomed with open arms Rhondam helped them to build a small town, which over time grew into the city it is now.
Culture
At first glance the Rhons and Orcs have a lot in Common with their connection to nature and the spiritual world, but while Rhondam is more focused of living beings and animals, the Orcs have a lot of knowledge about different plants and herbs.They have shamans that commune with nature and the spiritual world, similar to the Deathspeakers of Hlífjall. Children are raised not only by the parents, but by their clan without question. Their crafts are still very nature based. Their clothing is mostly leather, furs or woven plant fibers, which are sometimes dyed with natural colors.
Face and body paints are used in rituals and festivities and by the elder Shamans to connect with the spiritual world. Most buildings are made out of wood, even though some orcs are still living in their old nomadic tents made from leather or even under the free sky when the weather is not too bad and a shared big communal fire near the town center.
Trade
Some remedies against pain and sicknesses started in the Orcish culture, which specialized into gathering and exploring different combinations of herbs with other ingredients.Defenses
Kragspeak is surrounded by wooden walls with towers along them, which were build by Rhons to let them keep their privacy and give them a bigger feeling of security, which was appreciated even though never needed up to these days. The walls are rarely manned. The town has no guards or any similar force.Government
The Circle of Elders, consisting of the five eldest Shamans and Brutes, makes sure decisions are made for the clans greater good. They are highly respected by the other Orcs and never questioned.
Founding Date
467
Alternative Name(s)
The Orc Refuge
Type
Large town
Population
6.241
Demographics
89% Orcs
9% Humans
1% Half-Elves
1% Dwarves
Demographics
89% Orcs
9% Humans
1% Half-Elves
1% Dwarves
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