Stone of the Massacre

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Karujin's forces savagely stormed the lands of Martok, killing all in their path. Using deceitful tactics and unnatural magics, Karujin took Martok by surprise. Gwarn was barely aware of the ambush by the time Karujin stormed the fortress gates.

Gwarn gathered his three eldest sons and a few guards to make their stand against the Gulgrethor force. Grakkor was the youngest son of Warchief Gwarn and was one year from his age of ascension. Gwarn forbade him to join, forcing him to stay behind in safety.

Gwarn and his sons stormed the fortress courtyard. Wielding Harvester in his charge, Gwarn cleaved a half dozen Gulgrethor with each swing. But the Gulgrethor were too many, and bolstered by the unnatural magic, proved to be too strong.

The mighty Gwarn fell to the horde. One by one, each son picked up Harvester until each was overcome by the massive army. Karujin stood over the last son, placing his boot to the chest of the young orc warrior for leverage and pulled Harvester from his death grip.

Grakkor watched the horrific slaughter from the window of the highest tower in the inner keep. Realizing that there was nothing he could do now, he lead his family through secret tunnels of the fortress to seek refuge in the dangerous enchanted forests.

The few Martok survivors that escaped the chaos were scattered throughout the island, most of them alone and unprotected. Knowing that none of them would survive on their own, Grakkor realized new his purpose, to rebuild his once great society.