Spellforce - Orcs

Orks

When Ulm the Caretaker broke the rules of his father Aonir and became Zarach the Bloodthirsty, his first goal was to create his own race, a people who would follow him blindly and worship him only. Driven by this desire, he began to shape new forms of life, moulding them with his will, and produced all manner of heinous creatures. Incomplete and deformed were these beings, horribly disfigured and unfit to survive for long, let alone breed.
Enraged by many years of fruitless labor, he descended to the earth and stole the children of the noble races, races that had been created by the natural order of his father. Abusing the perfection they had received through Aonir’s power, he infected them with his evil and formed them to his liking. Thus he was able to create his own race, strong and enduring creatures in which he instilled a bloodthirst and longing for battle. He named his creation “orc”, which in the dark tongue means “conqueror”.
They were chosen to be the bearers of his will, to be dogs of war, existing only to mercilessly conquer all other races and taint Aonir’s world with the sign of the Blood God. In dark temples in the middle of the steaming jungles of Xu he gave them life and from there, he drove them out into the plains, where the orcs’ existance began. It was a brutal and sparse life that the first tribes led, but with their bestial instincts and their seemingly endless endurance, they not only survived, but increased their numbers rapidly. Great hordes soon began to scour the lands, looking for prey, and in their settlements the sound of blacksmith’s hammers was always to be heard, forging iron into make weapons. Their instincts often drove them to imprudent behaviour, yet a part of the old races’ wisdom survived within these beasts. An orc may be greedy and combative, but he is not stupid.
Zarach’s nefarious plan to conquer the old races might even have succeeded, had his orcs not been so eager to do battle, even against each other. Time and time again, bloody wars erupted between the tribes, and only few leaders were ever able to unite the tribes – and then only for a short while. If ever a tribe leader were strong enough to assemble the armies of all tribes for an extended amount of time, the other races would hardly stand a chance. Even now, most tremble in fear at the sound of orcs crying for blood.

Worker
	Initially, any orc is deemed unworthy. Before he has proven his worth, he must perform lower duties and make himself useful to his tribe. Should an elder disapprove of his actions, his life will likely come to an abrupt end by the blade of a warrior and his flesh be left to the wolves. Those that do not awaken the anger of an elder, however, are still denied the right to blood and prey until they have earned it through hard work within the settlement, chopping wood for buildings and walls. Later, they can earn respect by either mastering a trade, learning the skill of forging weapons or leather working, or by following a path of battle or magic and becoming part of the hordes that roam the countryside pillaging, plundering and hunting for prey.

Worker

Initially, any orc is deemed unworthy. Before he has proven his worth, he must perform lower duties and make himself useful to his tribe. Should an elder disapprove of his actions, his life will likely come to an abrupt end by the blade of a warrior and his flesh be left to the wolves. Those that do not awaken the anger of an elder, however, are still denied the right to blood and prey until they have earned it through hard work within the settlement, chopping wood for buildings and walls. Later, they can earn respect by either mastering a trade, learning the skill of forging weapons or leather working, or by following a path of battle or magic and becoming part of the hordes that roam the countryside pillaging, plundering and hunting for prey.

Thug
	Even when an orc wins the right to accompany the hordes and kill in Zarach’s name, he still is not eligible to carry a weapon. Armed only with a wooden club, he will be sent into battle as a Thug, usually in the front row. When, or rather if, such an inexperienced and ill-equipped orc survives his first battles, he is awarded the Honour of Iron, allowing him to trade part of his loot for a proper weapon and armour. It is not rare for a thug to take armour or weapons from fallen comrades, however, this is not considered honourable and generally frowned upon.

Thug

Even when an orc wins the right to accompany the hordes and kill in Zarach’s name, he still is not eligible to carry a weapon. Armed only with a wooden club, he will be sent into battle as a Thug, usually in the front row. When, or rather if, such an inexperienced and ill-equipped orc survives his first battles, he is awarded the Honour of Iron, allowing him to trade part of his loot for a proper weapon and armour. It is not rare for a thug to take armour or weapons from fallen comrades, however, this is not considered honourable and generally frowned upon.

Totem
	The service of their Blood God is not the only pursuit of the orcs. They foster a deep respect for the spirits of the earth and the winds; many even go so far as to believe the orcs are of Elvish descent. They do not, however, share the Elven desire for harmony and peace and fear the spirits, who they believe will judge them and punish the weak. Only the strongest will triumph and only the strongest will be deemed worthy. To strengthen their tribe and increase the tribes victories, many orcs dedicate their existance to serving Zarach and appeasing the spirits. When they have survived the Consecration of the Blood, they are recognised as a Totem. From then on, they learn not only the rituals to placate the spirits, the power of the fire also is bestowed upon them, a power that originates from the ancient bond between the Blood God and the Red Hordes. In battle, as all orcs, they are possessed by a need to kill, and they destroy their enemies gleefully using the flaming might of Zarach.

Totem

The service of their Blood God is not the only pursuit of the orcs. They foster a deep respect for the spirits of the earth and the winds; many even go so far as to believe the orcs are of Elvish descent. They do not, however, share the Elven desire for harmony and peace and fear the spirits, who they believe will judge them and punish the weak. Only the strongest will triumph and only the strongest will be deemed worthy. To strengthen their tribe and increase the tribes victories, many orcs dedicate their existance to serving Zarach and appeasing the spirits. When they have survived the Consecration of the Blood, they are recognised as a Totem. From then on, they learn not only the rituals to placate the spirits, the power of the fire also is bestowed upon them, a power that originates from the ancient bond between the Blood God and the Red Hordes. In battle, as all orcs, they are possessed by a need to kill, and they destroy their enemies gleefully using the flaming might of Zarach.

Firemaster
	Only the worthiest of Zarach’s followers can master the power of the flames and surpass the community of the Totems. They draw their power from the deepest Halls, using it to conjure great fireballs that can incinerate even the most powerful enemy. Their lives are a blaze of fire and annihilation, dedicated only to their destructive powers. Even the hordes fear the few that become one with the flames. Their rabid laughter as they gleefully rain fire down on their foes to please not only the Blood God, but their own desire, will drive fear into the heart of the most courageous warrior. Firemasters pursue a long and dangerous path, and many unworthy are consumed by the power of the flames – but at the end of their training, their reward is boundless respect from the horde and endless fear from their foes

Firemaster

Only the worthiest of Zarach’s followers can master the power of the flames and surpass the community of the Totems. They draw their power from the deepest Halls, using it to conjure great fireballs that can incinerate even the most powerful enemy. Their lives are a blaze of fire and annihilation, dedicated only to their destructive powers. Even the hordes fear the few that become one with the flames. Their rabid laughter as they gleefully rain fire down on their foes to please not only the Blood God, but their own desire, will drive fear into the heart of the most courageous warrior. Firemasters pursue a long and dangerous path, and many unworthy are consumed by the power of the flames – but at the end of their training, their reward is boundless respect from the horde and endless fear from their foes

Veteran
	Battle over battle is fought by the hordes as they bring war and destruction wherever they pass. Many orcs fall on the battlefield, and only the few that survive can call themselves a Veteran. These are the most experienced orc warriors, having fought and won many conflicts and killed many a foe. The tradition of these warriors dates back to the Black Legion, the greatest and most powerful army in the War of Six Races. The blacksmiths of Urgath forged armour, black as the night, for the legion and furnished it with spikes and the symbols of the Dark Gods. This armour soon became the mark of the Black Legion, and the mere sight of them could cause entire enemy armies to flee. They were the guards of the Fial Darg, the Princes of Darkness. The Black Legion was the only army ever to dare to climb the Godwall, and only the power of the Guardians was able to stop and eventually defeat them. Today, a black suit of armour is forged only for the best of best of the Orcish horde. They wear this armour with pride, and only a tribe leader or elder would ever dare to speak up to or contradict a Veteran’s orders.

Veteran

Battle over battle is fought by the hordes as they bring war and destruction wherever they pass. Many orcs fall on the battlefield, and only the few that survive can call themselves a Veteran. These are the most experienced orc warriors, having fought and won many conflicts and killed many a foe. The tradition of these warriors dates back to the Black Legion, the greatest and most powerful army in the War of Six Races. The blacksmiths of Urgath forged armour, black as the night, for the legion and furnished it with spikes and the symbols of the Dark Gods. This armour soon became the mark of the Black Legion, and the mere sight of them could cause entire enemy armies to flee. They were the guards of the Fial Darg, the Princes of Darkness. The Black Legion was the only army ever to dare to climb the Godwall, and only the power of the Guardians was able to stop and eventually defeat them. Today, a black suit of armour is forged only for the best of best of the Orcish horde. They wear this armour with pride, and only a tribe leader or elder would ever dare to speak up to or contradict a Veteran’s orders.

Spearman
	The bane of the Orcs' enemies are the heavy pikes that are borne with great pride by their carriers. Attackers hardly stand a chance of penetrating the imposing mass of iron spikes, which the horde can also use to drive back their foes and corner their prey. The Pike-bearers give the great Orc hordes their devastating destructive power and are often the backbone of an Orc army. Bearing weapons, they are entitled to a larger share of the plunder and loot, and when they return victoriously from battle, proudly displaying the skulls of their foes impaled on their weapons, they can be sure of Zarach's favour. This is the first rank that a weapon-carrying orc can attain. In battle, the number of Spearmen is often decimated quickly, their weak armour offering only minimal protection, but the sheer number of minions aspiring to join the horde means their numbers are increased just as rapidly.

Spearman

The bane of the Orcs' enemies are the heavy pikes that are borne with great pride by their carriers. Attackers hardly stand a chance of penetrating the imposing mass of iron spikes, which the horde can also use to drive back their foes and corner their prey. The Pike-bearers give the great Orc hordes their devastating destructive power and are often the backbone of an Orc army. Bearing weapons, they are entitled to a larger share of the plunder and loot, and when they return victoriously from battle, proudly displaying the skulls of their foes impaled on their weapons, they can be sure of Zarach's favour. This is the first rank that a weapon-carrying orc can attain. In battle, the number of Spearmen is often decimated quickly, their weak armour offering only minimal protection, but the sheer number of minions aspiring to join the horde means their numbers are increased just as rapidly.

Drummer
	Although orcs were created for battle, they are not perfect warriors. The Blood God not only instilled in them the urge to kill, but also reverence for their master, whom they fear. And so orcs gladly kill for their master, offering the blood of fallen foes as a sacrifice, but should they lose faith in either victory or leader, their fear is awakened, paralysing and weakening their desire to kill. For this reason, orcs seldom travel alone, and an orc leader must be strict and strong. The traditions of the orcs have handed down a tried-and-true method to ensure the courage of the hordes in battle: The drum. The orcish war drums sound whenever the hordes go into battle. Their thunder bodes ill to their enemies and promises victory to the orcs, reminding each warrior that the horde is with him. Drummers march into battle alongside the warriors. Even if the battle should turn against them, and no matter how hopeless their situation may become - no orc will lose his courage as long as the drums sound.

Drummer

Although orcs were created for battle, they are not perfect warriors. The Blood God not only instilled in them the urge to kill, but also reverence for their master, whom they fear. And so orcs gladly kill for their master, offering the blood of fallen foes as a sacrifice, but should they lose faith in either victory or leader, their fear is awakened, paralysing and weakening their desire to kill. For this reason, orcs seldom travel alone, and an orc leader must be strict and strong. The traditions of the orcs have handed down a tried-and-true method to ensure the courage of the hordes in battle: The drum. The orcish war drums sound whenever the hordes go into battle. Their thunder bodes ill to their enemies and promises victory to the orcs, reminding each warrior that the horde is with him. Drummers march into battle alongside the warriors. Even if the battle should turn against them, and no matter how hopeless their situation may become - no orc will lose his courage as long as the drums sound.

Fighter
	Orcs that survive battle as Thugs or Swordsmen are soon promoted to the rank of Fighter. They are now considered true warriors, blessed by Zarach, and welcomed as full members of their tribe. From this point on, they are permitted to consult with their leaders and talk to the elders without fear of death. In addition, their share of the plunder increases dramatically. Fighters are well-respected and any fighting orc aspires to attain this rank – so widespread is the belief that only then will they be able to live a life worthy of their forefathers. Fighters have a high level of training and the armour and weapons they are able to afford makes them a match for almost any other race’s warriors.

Fighter

Orcs that survive battle as Thugs or Swordsmen are soon promoted to the rank of Fighter. They are now considered true warriors, blessed by Zarach, and welcomed as full members of their tribe. From this point on, they are permitted to consult with their leaders and talk to the elders without fear of death. In addition, their share of the plunder increases dramatically. Fighters are well-respected and any fighting orc aspires to attain this rank – so widespread is the belief that only then will they be able to live a life worthy of their forefathers. Fighters have a high level of training and the armour and weapons they are able to afford makes them a match for almost any other race’s warriors.

Hornblower
	Many years ago, the orcs of the Grarg came down from their mountains and descended into the fertile valleys of the humans to hunt and plunder. They brought with them not only the drums of war, but also orcish horns, whose sound proclaimed the might of the horde to all the land. When the orcs met the armies of the House of Leonidar in battle, the human mages unleashed the full power of their magic on the enemy. As the first waves of orcs fell, the Grarg began to falter, fleeing from the overwhelming power of the mages. Enraged at the cowardice of his troops, the Grarg leader Gor snatched a metal horn from one of his soldiers and blew it with all his might. The thundering tone of the horn shook the very earth and echoed down into the valley where the human army stood. With the sound of the horn, the orcs returned, reclaimed their weapons, and followed their leader back into battle. The magicians in the valley rose to attack the orcs again with fire and storm, but again and again, the horn sounded, its power resonating off the valley walls and battering the humans’ senses. Confused and shaken, some even paralysed, the mages were unable to complete even the simplest spells, and the human army was easy prey for the orcs. Since that day, the orc horns sound Gor’s Call in every battle, not only to paralyse and confuse their foes, but also to proclaim the glory of the horde and remind them of their victories.

Hornblower

Many years ago, the orcs of the Grarg came down from their mountains and descended into the fertile valleys of the humans to hunt and plunder. They brought with them not only the drums of war, but also orcish horns, whose sound proclaimed the might of the horde to all the land. When the orcs met the armies of the House of Leonidar in battle, the human mages unleashed the full power of their magic on the enemy. As the first waves of orcs fell, the Grarg began to falter, fleeing from the overwhelming power of the mages. Enraged at the cowardice of his troops, the Grarg leader Gor snatched a metal horn from one of his soldiers and blew it with all his might. The thundering tone of the horn shook the very earth and echoed down into the valley where the human army stood. With the sound of the horn, the orcs returned, reclaimed their weapons, and followed their leader back into battle. The magicians in the valley rose to attack the orcs again with fire and storm, but again and again, the horn sounded, its power resonating off the valley walls and battering the humans’ senses. Confused and shaken, some even paralysed, the mages were unable to complete even the simplest spells, and the human army was easy prey for the orcs. Since that day, the orc horns sound Gor’s Call in every battle, not only to paralyse and confuse their foes, but also to proclaim the glory of the horde and remind them of their victories.

Ragefire
	For long centuries the bond has been forgotten, that once bound the red horde of the demons with the people of the orcs. But the remains of this alliance can still be seen to this day. They appear in the connection between the orcs and fire, the control of the powers of elemental fire magic, and the ability to summon the Ragefire. The story of the Ragefire has its roots on the burning fields before Skye, as the armies of the orcs, defeated and surrounded by humans, came close to utter extinction. No horns blared to tell of their rescue and it seemed their doom was final. It was then that they shouted all their anger and hatred at the lines of the enemy and with it calling the devourer to their side, to devastate the mighty armies of the humans with their burning hatred and drink their enemy’s blood. And thus it happened, as the anger and ferocity of the orcs in the face of death formed a terrible creature of darkness and fire, which struck fear into the hearts of the humans. Enlivened by the anger of the horde and begotten from the fires of demons, this flame-covered devil rose mightily among the lines of the enemy’s armies and let his burning axes sing until there was no soul left alive on the battlefield. As long as the anger of the horde is alive and the flames of their hatred burn high, these Ragefires will once lay waste to any army opposing them. Heat and wickedness radiate from this creature and grip the heart and hand of anyone daring to oppose them with paralyzing fear. The two monstrous axes the Ragefire carries take their horrible tribute among the enemy and even though he cuts into the enemy’s army with terrible fierceness, he is striding slowly, for death has no need for haste. Fire is his element through and through and he shrugs off any magic of that kind. The one fear he needs to have is the elven ice magic, for it alone can vanquish his ever-burning flame.

Ragefire

For long centuries the bond has been forgotten, that once bound the red horde of the demons with the people of the orcs. But the remains of this alliance can still be seen to this day. They appear in the connection between the orcs and fire, the control of the powers of elemental fire magic, and the ability to summon the Ragefire. The story of the Ragefire has its roots on the burning fields before Skye, as the armies of the orcs, defeated and surrounded by humans, came close to utter extinction. No horns blared to tell of their rescue and it seemed their doom was final. It was then that they shouted all their anger and hatred at the lines of the enemy and with it calling the devourer to their side, to devastate the mighty armies of the humans with their burning hatred and drink their enemy’s blood. And thus it happened, as the anger and ferocity of the orcs in the face of death formed a terrible creature of darkness and fire, which struck fear into the hearts of the humans. Enlivened by the anger of the horde and begotten from the fires of demons, this flame-covered devil rose mightily among the lines of the enemy’s armies and let his burning axes sing until there was no soul left alive on the battlefield. As long as the anger of the horde is alive and the flames of their hatred burn high, these Ragefires will once lay waste to any army opposing them. Heat and wickedness radiate from this creature and grip the heart and hand of anyone daring to oppose them with paralyzing fear. The two monstrous axes the Ragefire carries take their horrible tribute among the enemy and even though he cuts into the enemy’s army with terrible fierceness, he is striding slowly, for death has no need for haste. Fire is his element through and through and he shrugs off any magic of that kind. The one fear he needs to have is the elven ice magic, for it alone can vanquish his ever-burning flame.

Inferno
	The most loyal servants of Zarach are trained to become infernos in the temple of fire. They summon up giant balls of demonic fire with which they burn down the villages and settlements of their enemies. They have dedicated themselves completely to fire and they experience their greatest pleasure when the sky turns red in the reflection of a burning light worshippers’ ceremony, in honour of Zarach.

Inferno

The most loyal servants of Zarach are trained to become infernos in the temple of fire. They summon up giant balls of demonic fire with which they burn down the villages and settlements of their enemies. They have dedicated themselves completely to fire and they experience their greatest pleasure when the sky turns red in the reflection of a burning light worshippers’ ceremony, in honour of Zarach.

War Boar
	The orcs get these animals used to the taste of blood at an early age. The breeders repeatedly ram spears and hot irons into the flesh of the captured animals until they become crazed beasts as a result of their rage and pain. They tear each other apart in mutual battle whilst hordes of orcs cheer them on. Only the strongest survive this gruesome spectacle and are then rewarded the honour of fighting to the death on the battlefield.

War Boar

The orcs get these animals used to the taste of blood at an early age. The breeders repeatedly ram spears and hot irons into the flesh of the captured animals until they become crazed beasts as a result of their rage and pain. They tear each other apart in mutual battle whilst hordes of orcs cheer them on. Only the strongest survive this gruesome spectacle and are then rewarded the honour of fighting to the death on the battlefield.

The Clans

After the dark ones had been defeated in the War of the Six Races, their armies dissipated and the survivors founded their settlements all across Fiara. With the dark elves founding their new empire of Lar and the Sharok orcs occupying the north of the great glacier, the southern orcs and trolls had less luck. Their existence had become that of small marauding war troops roaming the country which always had been wary of the armies of light.
When the Iron Lord came, he reunited the wild orc clans under his rule with his words and the slashes of his axe. He led them from the Blackwater Coast through the grasslands of the green lake until the Gate of Swords. Among the former bulwarks of the elves, he and his companions found shelter.
There they met with the barbarians of the middle mountains who were driven out of their former home and who were roaming the country without any lead or direction. The Iron Lord brought to them the belief in Zarach and included them under his banner.
And thus, the Iron Lord founded a new place for all clans devoted to the blooddrinker Zarach. All of the clans kept their names and their leaders but ever since the Iron Lord's insignia shone above all as the greatest clan ever seen in the south.

Worker
	The Clans will probably never create huge stone buildings like the humans and dwarves do, but with the craftsmanship of its workers, the Iron Storm managed to build solid wooden buildings that almost match the stability of their stone counterparts. Each Orc has to fulfil his commitment, his time as a worker, and thus learn to proceed carefully and cautiously, even if a battle is going on around him.

Worker

The Clans will probably never create huge stone buildings like the humans and dwarves do, but with the craftsmanship of its workers, the Iron Storm managed to build solid wooden buildings that almost match the stability of their stone counterparts. Each Orc has to fulfil his commitment, his time as a worker, and thus learn to proceed carefully and cautiously, even if a battle is going on around him.

Archer
	Many commanders of the Army of Light see it as a wise decision of the Iron Lord to change the old tactics of the Orcs which consisted of quick attacks of a large number of lightly armored short-range fighters. The Iron Lord strengthened the Iron Storm with a strong army of long-range fighters. Even if their bows and shooting skills cannot match the ones of the other races, the dense arrow clouds from their well filled ranks are a powerful means against the former superiority of the Peoples of the Light in long-range fights.

Archer

Many commanders of the Army of Light see it as a wise decision of the Iron Lord to change the old tactics of the Orcs which consisted of quick attacks of a large number of lightly armored short-range fighters. The Iron Lord strengthened the Iron Storm with a strong army of long-range fighters. Even if their bows and shooting skills cannot match the ones of the other races, the dense arrow clouds from their well filled ranks are a powerful means against the former superiority of the Peoples of the Light in long-range fights.

Mercenary
	They are the basic close combat units of the Clans. For the young warriors of the smaller Orc tribes in the South of Fiara it is not unusual to travel around and to hire out as warriors to other tribes. Their armor usually is a wild patchwork of captured armor plates and as weapons they carry clubs instead of blades. But for every young Orc the mercenary time counts as a blood challenge and so the wildness and enthusiasm of the mercenaries more than compensates their bad equipment.

Mercenary

They are the basic close combat units of the Clans. For the young warriors of the smaller Orc tribes in the South of Fiara it is not unusual to travel around and to hire out as warriors to other tribes. Their armor usually is a wild patchwork of captured armor plates and as weapons they carry clubs instead of blades. But for every young Orc the mercenary time counts as a blood challenge and so the wildness and enthusiasm of the mercenaries more than compensates their bad equipment.

Shaman
	In a battle the Shamans ride on huge Bladefang Wolfs that have been tamed by the Iron Storm on their march through the Sea of Grass as emissaries of the Blood God Zarach they cast his fire unto the enemies and sacrifice their blood to the insatiable blood drinker. Osal, the oldest one of the Iron Storm has recovered the secret of the Flame of Agnar from the tombs of the first Shamans. It bestows the Shamans with the understanding of the being of all things and also enables them to detect the hidden things.

Shaman

In a battle the Shamans ride on huge Bladefang Wolfs that have been tamed by the Iron Storm on their march through the Sea of Grass as emissaries of the Blood God Zarach they cast his fire unto the enemies and sacrifice their blood to the insatiable blood drinker. Osal, the oldest one of the Iron Storm has recovered the secret of the Flame of Agnar from the tombs of the first Shamans. It bestows the Shamans with the understanding of the being of all things and also enables them to detect the hidden things.

Veteran
	True to the tradition of the Black Legion the rank of a Veteran is the highest rank an Orc warrior can achieve. The best armor and weapons of the clan are at their disposal and every lower warrior bows his head in awe in front of them. Their thundering pace is the heartbeat of the Clans armies and their shining armors are the hammers that blow down on the ambos of the ranks of the Light.

Totem
	When in the ritual of the Red Night an Orc dedicates his body and mind to Zarach, the power of the blood drinker penetrates him through and through. On this very night, the Orc either suffers a brutal death screaming or, if he proves to be worthy, Zarachs power turns his body into a bloodthirsty monster that soon rises high into the air on the lookout for prey for the insatiable god. The claws of the Totems cause awful wounds, but they are their only weapons, so they cannot attack from a greater distance.

Totem

When in the ritual of the Red Night an Orc dedicates his body and mind to Zarach, the power of the blood drinker penetrates him through and through. On this very night, the Orc either suffers a brutal death screaming or, if he proves to be worthy, Zarachs power turns his body into a bloodthirsty monster that soon rises high into the air on the lookout for prey for the insatiable god. The claws of the Totems cause awful wounds, but they are their only weapons, so they cannot attack from a greater distance.

Ragefire
	The Ragefire is half demon, half elemental being, formed out of the fire of the Bloodgod Zarach and the inexhaustible wildness of the orcs. He is the symbol of battle wrath and as long as there is war in Eo his flames will always find enough hatred for nourishment. The blades of the Ragefire are also called "The fangs of Zarach". The soul of the one that got killed by them will belong to the Blooddrinker forever. They walk through the hordes of their enemies like Grim Reapers, on a soul harvest for their god and for the glory of their Clans. Those who are not killed by their blades are overtaken by the fiery death they constantly cast on their enemies around them.

Ragefire

The Ragefire is half demon, half elemental being, formed out of the fire of the Bloodgod Zarach and the inexhaustible wildness of the orcs. He is the symbol of battle wrath and as long as there is war in Eo his flames will always find enough hatred for nourishment. The blades of the Ragefire are also called "The fangs of Zarach". The soul of the one that got killed by them will belong to the Blooddrinker forever. They walk through the hordes of their enemies like Grim Reapers, on a soul harvest for their god and for the glory of their Clans. Those who are not killed by their blades are overtaken by the fiery death they constantly cast on their enemies around them.

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With "Shadow of the Phoenix" the SpellForce trilogy about the fate of the mighty rune warriors comes to its stunning conclusion. Continuing both storylines of the previous games "SpellForce - The Order of Dawn" and its add-on "SpellForce - Breath of Winter" the game enables the player to continue to use either of his previous characters and rise up to Level 50 with them. The brand-new video presents fans with a sneak peek into the breathtaking new landscapes in which Shadow of the Phoenix takes place as well as showing some of the new enemies they will encounter. Find the video to Shadow of the Phoenix here:

SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars

For five years the terrible conflict around the mysterious Shadows sundered the country of the Dark Elves and fanned the flames of a civil war amongst them. Even beyond the borders of their territories unrest prevails: a new power rises in Eo, a threat that seems to spread its shadow over the whole realm and endangers the people's ancient alliances...

SpellForce 2 - Dragon Storm

After the convocation, the world was shattered and splitted into islands, small remains of land prevented from total destruction by the stones of gods. Rohen, once a powerful mage of the circle, dedicated his life to linking the remains together with portals. He used the power of the archfire, a dangerous arcane force discovered by the circle in the ruins of the Shapers. The force which had driven both the circle and the world to the edge of destruction should have helped him to create a new world. Through the portals, food and water was delivered into the devastated and barren realms, new empires were forged and a rejuvenated Eo began to rise. Rohen even sacrificed his life for that cause. But he forgot that the powers used were a remain of the circle and bound to it. With Hokan Ashir gone, the magic cast by the circle decayed, and the power of the portals began to crumble. While the beginning of these events was nearly undetected, the aftermath is chaos and devastation, as the inhabitants of the islands try to get into the most fertile realms. Homeless groups are straying around in search of protection, while once glorious empires are teared into chaos. And nowhere emerges a blink of hope to fill the crumbling portals with new power...

SpellForce 3 - Reforced

It is the year 518. The rebellion of the renegade mages, known as the Mage Wars, has been quashed by the Crown. However, it was a Pyrrhic victory: Whole regions have fallen into anarchy, refugees roam the lands in search of shelter, and a mysterious, deadly plague called the “Bloodburn” has arisen and is spreading rapidly. In times like these people cling to any sign of hope they can find. The Purity of Light, led by a charismatic man called Rondar Lacaine, claims that mages are the source of all misfortune – and that only the second coming of Aonir, the father of all gods, will return Eo to its former splendor.