Bonus Content: The Dominion of the Warborn Horde
The Warborn Horde, unlike the fractured warbands of old, carved out a vast and unyielding dominion across eastern Eldoria, where the remnants of orcish strongholds, troll-infested jungles, and cursed battlefields became the foundation of their new empire. This dominion was not built upon the ruins of conquest alone but forged through sheer resilience, the will of warlords, and the blood of those who had been cast aside.
Though other races viewed the lands of the Horde as wild and lawless, within their borders, a brutal but structured order had emerged. Strength dictated rule, but even the strongest could not ignore the codes set forth by the Pact of the Warborn.
The Lands of the Warborn Horde
The Warborn Dominion is divided into five primary territories, each ruled by powerful warlords and troll kings who maintain their own laws, warriors, and cities. Though each domain is unique, all swear fealty to the Horde's High Warlord.
1. Kraagmar, The War-Torn Heartland (Capital of the Horde)Ruled by: Shaara the Howling Wind (High Warlord of the Horde)Notable Landmarks:Grommash's Rest – The ancient battlefield where Grommash the Unbroken fell in battle, now a sacred war camp where orcs train endlessly.The Black Fang Arena – The proving ground of warriors, where orcs and trolls fight for dominance, honor, and rank.The Bonefire Keep – The seat of the High Warlord, where war councils are held, and where the spoils of battle are kept.
Kraagmar is the war-forged heart of the Horde, a land of ash, battlefields, and towering fortresses. Once a wasteland ravaged by war, it has since become a fortress of iron and stone. Warbands roam its fields, training and preparing for the inevitable conflicts to come.
2. Zul'Azrak, The Forsaken Jungle (Domain of the Troll Kings)Ruled by: Zul'Rathis the Undying (King of the Gor'Vash Remnants)Notable Landmarks:The Hollow Spire – The ruins of Xul'Zir's citadel, now a place of dread where only the most daring warlocks seek forgotten power.The Veil of Rot – A cursed swamp, said to still bear the corruption of the Hollow King's foul sorcery.The Black Root Altar – An ancient shrine where the first trolls were born, now a site of pilgrimage for those seeking the favor of the old gods.
Zul'Azrak is a realm of thick jungles, hidden ruins, and ancient curses. Once the stronghold of Xul'Zir the Hollow, it has been reclaimed by the troll kings, who now rule it with a mix of blood magic, spiritualism, and warcraft.
3. The Ironcrag Expanse, The Orcish Bastion (Stronghold of the Iron Maul Clan)Ruled by: Mazgul the Iron Tusks (Warlord of the Iron Maul)Notable Landmarks:The Anvil of War – A massive forge where the Horde's greatest weapons are crafted.The Bloodforged Gate – The strongest fortification in the Horde's lands, keeping watch over the southern borders.Grondak's Deep – An ancient network of tunnels where dwarven ruins were repurposed by orcish engineers.
The Ironcrag Expanse is a mountainous stronghold where orcish smiths, engineers, and siege-masters shape the tools of war. This land, once home to old dwarven kingdoms, is now the industrial heart of the Horde.
4. The Blightmoor, Land of Rot and Shadows (Domain of the Rotmaw Horde and Nightscar Clan)Ruled by: Ka'Zhul the Rotlord & Vash'Tu the Whispering DeathNotable Landmarks:The Wailing Tower – A cursed citadel where spirits of the dead still haunt the living.The Plagueborn Cleft – A festering valley where Ka'Zhul's warlocks experiment with new diseases.The Umbral Veil – A darkened swamp where the Nightscar assassins train in secrecy.
Blightmoor is a place of nightmares, a land where even the Horde fears to tread without caution. Disease, curses, and spirits roam freely here, making it a dangerous but invaluable region for those who wield shadow magic and plaguecraft.
5. The Howling Wastes, Frontier of the Warborn Horde (Territory of the Forsaken Warlords & Outcast Clans)Ruled by: Tor'Mak the Ashen (The Forsaken Warlord)Notable Landmarks:The Ashen Spire – A towering blackened mountain where Tor'Mak rules over the exiled warbands.The Bone Sands – A desert of endless dunes littered with the remains of ancient battles.The Forgotten Gate – A massive ruin of unknown origin, rumored to lead to the lands beyond Eldoria.
The Howling Wastes are the lawless frontier of the Horde, home to outcasts, exiles, and rogue warbands who have refused to submit fully to the High Warlord. Here, warriors who do not fit within the Horde's structured order gather, waiting for their chance to reclaim lost glories.
Borders and Relations with Other Races
Though the Horde has carved out a dominion for itself, it is surrounded by rivals who do not view its rise kindly.
To the West: The Kingdoms of MenThe Kingdom of Eldorholm has fortified its borders, fearing another Horde War.The Marches of Valdris frequently skirmish with orc warbands attempting to expand westward.To the South: The Dwarven StrongholdsThe Ironhold Mountains remain a bitter battlefield, where dwarves and orcs continue their ancient feud.Though some dwarven clans trade with the Horde, others see them as a threat to be crushed.To the North: The Elven Dominion of Vael'TharionThe elves view the rise of the Warborn Horde as a disaster, believing that unchecked orc and troll power will plunge the world into chaos.They have begun fortifying their magical barriers, preparing for an inevitable war.To the East: The Unknown BeyondBeyond the Forgotten Gate lies a land that even the Horde knows little about.Some say that lost orcish clans dwell there, while others whisper of something far worse.The Future of the Warborn Horde
The Warborn Horde has secured its dominion, but its future remains uncertain. Will the alliances forged in war hold? Will the troll kings and orc warlords remain united, or will ambition and betrayal once again fracture their strength?
One thing remains certain:
The Horde does not kneel. The Horde does not forget. The Horde is Warborn.