Skarnogrim
In the wake of the global Confluence—a cataclysmic surge of raw, ancient magic that reshaped the very fabric of the world—the frozen expanses of northern Russia were forever altered. Amidst endless winters and shattered landscapes, dark demonic forces emerged to seize the ruins of once-great cities, establishing themselves as ruthless demonlords whose arcane power would soon dominate the region. At the same time, the relentless cold and rugged terrain forged the hardy Horned-Dwarves, whose ram-like horns and stony visages became symbols of resilience as they claimed the soaring mountain ranges and expansive tundra as their bastions. Meanwhile, the surviving human populations were subjugated into lives of servitude, their fates intertwined with the rise of these supernatural powers.
As the demonlords solidified their control over the crumbling urban centers, they transformed these relics into fortified citadels of terror where dark rituals and oppressive feudal laws reigned supreme. To enforce their brutal rule, the demonlords turned to an imposing force of ogres—no longer wild raiders, but disciplined mercenaries and household warriors, bound by arcane contracts to serve as the iron fist of their masters.
These ogres patrolled the boundaries of the demonlord domains, quelling dissent and ensuring that the oppressive order was maintained with ruthless efficiency. Their presence, as both protectors and enforcers, underscored the unwavering might of the demonic rulers.
Over the course of three centuries, the region evolved into a realm defined by stark contrasts and unyielding power struggles. The Horned-Dwarves, steeped in ancient lore and driven by an enduring honor, fortified their mountain kingdoms and stood as a bulwark against the encroaching darkness. In the shadow of the demon-ruled citadels, human serfs toiled under harsh conditions, their quiet resilience a somber counterpoint to the overt brutality of their supernatural overlords. Thus, the legacy of the Confluence endured—a global event that reshaped the world and gave rise to a frozen, brutal domain ruled by demonic tyrants, resolute dwarven clans, and a disciplined corps of ogre mercenaries, each playing a vital role in the dark saga of this mythic Russian landscape.
Skarnogrim Playstyle
Skarnogrim is the embodiment of frost-bound tyranny and unyielding might. Born in the wake of the global Confluence, these forces meld dark sorcery with the raw power of the frozen north. In this brutal realm, demonic tyrants rule corrupted citadels with ruthless magic, while ancient Horned-Dwarves carve their dominion out of the unforgiving mountains. Enforcing the overlords’ will are disciplined ogre mercenaries—towering, formidable warriors whose loyalty is sealed by arcane contracts. Beneath this hierarchy, subjugated humans toil in silence, their suffering underpinning Skarnogrim’s relentless power.
Demonic Tyrants
Masters of forbidden magic, the demonlords of Skarnogrim command sprawling, cursed cities where dark rituals and merciless decrees keep rebellion at bay. Their malignant sorcery twists the very fabric of reality, instilling fear and ensuring that every corner of their domain remains under a shadow of oppression.
Horned-Dwarves
Hardened by centuries in the icy highlands, the Horned-Dwarves are the stalwart guardians of Skarnogrim’s mountainous realms. Clad in rugged, rune-etched armor and wielding enchanted weaponry forged in ancient forges, they embody the indomitable spirit of the frozen north—honorable warriors whose every strike echoes with the weight of tradition and survival.
Ogre Mercenaries
Once wild and unruly, the ogres of Skarnogrimhave been bound by dark pacts to serve as mercenaries and household enforcers for the demonlords. Their immense strength and disciplined brutality transform them into living siege engines on the battlefield, quelling dissent with unrelenting aggression and bolstering the demonic regimes.