The battle was quick and brutal, and a greater challenge than the dwarves who tripped over themselves and the gnomes who could do no harm. Azgurruk the Tomahawker lay with several broken bones and additional holes in her body, the foolish common orc having rushed ahead without collecting her weapon first. Gorlshk was bound for the hospital with her, needing to have two inconsequential injuries stitched; a shallow cut to the leg and a deep puncture in his midsection. It was unknown if they'd scar, but it was unlikely, according to the medical shaman.
The wounded axe thrower however, would never be able to fight again. Not with a bow, and certainly not with a shield, once she was diagnosed.
It was also discovered what the cause of the lost masterworks was: Rot. Many bone arrows and crafts, left unattended in the miserable heat of the area in summer and early autumn, were quickly wearing away, much to the anger of their makers. Many jokingly said maybe they shouldn't put so much effort into bone items, and were struck with food as a result. Morbai demanded more bins be made to store it all as a result, and a proper archery range be built and more boworcs enlisted.
Trade was conducted not long after, with an additional mumak purchased along with an ample supply of crafting and war metals. The were impressed by how well the fledgling hold had weathered four assaults, and one of the caravaneers, noting the weapons much of the militia carried, suggested finding the most talented smith of their number, and building a damascene workshop for them. Surely blades of better quality would help strike fear in and hasten the deaths of their foes. It was agreed on, though it would be some time before they could get the materials to make said weapons.
Some days after the clanorcs left for other trade stops, enemies came for the hold again, this time a small pack of beak wolves intent on devouring orcish livestock. The Orange Plagues and Demonic Glens move swiftly, the rage of their kin filling them; for too long had they been forced to cower to these creatures and their superior numbers while they ravaged the aurochs herds in the south! This would be where it would finally end. No more would beak wolves be able to slay the livelihood of the proud steppe ranchers!
And what a glorious slaughter it was! The fell beasts were torn asunder by the hate of the orcs, and fell as cave wheat to the scythe! In celebration, The Warchief raised his macuahuitl and declared its name to the world: Rakhakugdug, Ownlove in the words his enemies could understand. For his blade was his own love, his love of battle and love for his people!
As they returned victorious, carrying severed beak wolf heads as proof of an easily won victory, they saw the smoke of orcish heavy industry on the other side of the hold. They all smiled at the column of smoke: It would draw enemies from miles around, and it was proof to them, and to all, that Blackhold was now a true hold of permanence.
So, got a little baby update for ya guys, this one with two sieges! And no pictures sadly.
Amazingly enough against the humans, nobody (on our side,) was killed and only one unimportant orc was injured severely, though Gorlshk had to get some stitches as well. Against the beak wolves it was an outright slaughter of laughable proportions. A dire wolf and saber cat were the only injuries, with the lamellar armor being just hard enough for the poor things to fail biting through (there was a ton of deflections/glances off of boots and greaves.) Bolugd named his sword, a blacksmoke foundry, damascene workshop, and molten pit were made, and the cause of many missing masterworks was discovered.
Now, on to what I'm sure you guys are really interested in, the kill tallies!
[VS HUMANS]
Spear Uruk Lat: 3 kills, gained title “The Slimy Whip of Forks.”
Sergeant Gorlshk: 3 kills, Gained title “The Heavenly Daub.” All his kills were bisection of unfortunate mercenary torsos.
Warchief Bolugd: 2 kills (including the knight,) Earned title “The Outrageous Shove of Lust.”
Thrak: 1 kill.
Senshuken: 3 kills, gained title “The Barbarous Flare of Holds.”
Gradbul: No kills, caused extreme injury to multiple individuals.
Ranged orcs: No kills.
[VS BEAK WOLVES]
Lat: 2 kills
Thrak: 6 kills, earned title “The Cloudy Dourness”
Gorlshk: 3 kills
Bolugd: 3 kills
Senshuken: 1 kill
Gradbul: No kills (slow to arrive, unable to participate.)
Poor Gradbul still needs that new maul. The rock one weighs him down too much and generally sucks at causing any fatal harm on its own. ANyways, small update, hope you guys are pleased with our victories!
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Topic: ☼"Blackhold," A Masterwork Orc Fortress☼ - Under new management! (Read 61227 times)