Garzhak
Country: Garzhak
Area (Square Miles): 108,000
Population: 420,000
Demographics: Orcs: 75%, Goblins: 15%, Others: 10%
Capital City: Grokkull
Notable Inhabitants: Chief Thokk Gar'Zhul; Chief Xogath Gar'Xhen; Chief Zogath Gar'Khel
Factions: Tribe Gar'Zhul, Tribe Gar'Xhen, Tribe Gar'Khel,
Notable Cities, Towns and Locations:
Map of Zyricus
Description: Garzhak, a country in southern Zyricus, is jointly ruled by three orc tribes that share a common bloodline. This land was once a part of Zanthara, a nation known for its majestic structures and theocratic government under the Order of the Pale Moon. However, centuries ago, a great conflict led to the ruin of this part of Zanthara, diminishing its influence and forcing the retreat of its people. The Great Cataclysm further scarred Garzhak, leaving behind a desolate landscape filled with the ruins of once-magnificent structures, statues, and monuments.
After the people of Zanthara retreated, three orc tribes settled in this forsaken land, transforming it into their own. Tribe Gar'Zhul, led by Chief Thokk Gar'Zhul; Tribe Gar'Xhen, led by Xogath Gar'Xhen; and Tribe Gar'Khel, led by Zogath Gar'Khel, now rule Garzhak. Unlike the orcs of Korthail, Daddock, and Tackus in northern Zyricus, these tribes are content with their domain. They have no ambitions for conquest but fiercely defend their borders from any incursions.
Despite their isolationist tendencies, the orcs of Garzhak are not entirely cut off from the outside world. They engage in limited trade with neighboring regions, exchanging resources and knowledge while maintaining their sovereignty. The tribes have also developed a deep reverence for the land, working to preserve the ancient ruins and the history they represent.
Garzhak remains a land of stark contrasts: a place where the ruins of a once-great civilization are now inhabited by a proud and resilient people. The orcs of Garzhak have found a sense of purpose and belonging in this desolate land, transforming it into their own sanctuary. Their fierce independence and reverence for the past ensure that Garzhak remains a unique and enigmatic presence in southern Zyricus.
The orcs of Garzhak have developed a unique culture centered around the ancient ruins left behind by the people of Zanthara. They have come to worship the statues and monuments as divine symbols, believing it was their destiny to settle in this land. This belief has fostered a sense of isolationism among the tribes, as they see themselves as the rightful inheritors of the ruined legacy of Zanthara.
Chief Thokk Gar'Zhul of Tribe Gar'Zhul is a formidable leader known for his wisdom and tactical acumen. Xogath Gar'Xhen of Tribe Gar'Xhen is a fierce warrior who commands respect through his prowess in battle. Zogath Gar'Khel of Tribe Gar'Khel is a shrewd and cunning leader, ensuring his tribe's survival through strategic alliances and careful diplomacy. Together, these three leaders maintain a delicate balance of power within Garzhak.
