Marolt Rockgut had seven offspring during his life.  He had five male children and two female children.  With an insatiable appetite and a quick temper, an outraged Marolt would make a meal of any offspring, or any other man or ogre that upset him.  Of his seven offspring, only one still lives to this day.

Sorubb the Bloodyhanded ascended to Tyrant status when he was only seventeen (in human years).  It was during the celebration of his birthday, which also was the day of feasting in honor of the Great Maw, that Sorubb would defeat his father in combat and establish himself as the new Tyrant.

During the feast, Sorubb consumed large amounts of alcohol, even to ogre standards.  Marolt never took part in the consumption of alcohol because he liked to have his senses should trouble arise.  Sorubb thought his father weak and in a fit of rage and drunkenness challenged his father for the right to rule.  Being the large and enormously fat ogre that he was, Marolt accepted the challenge.  After this battle, Sorubb would forever be remembered as Sorubb the Bloodyhanded.

The elder Tyrant climbed down into the pit in the center of the encampment.  His loyal lieutenant Kugrut Bonecruncher tossed him spiked club and ironfist.  Sorubb dropped down into the pit unarmed.

The crowd gathered around the maw pit as father and son circled around one another.  Finally, as if on cue with the roar of the crowd, the two combatants charged each other.  With a might crack, the two massive forms collided in the center of the pit.  Biting and spiting on each other, it appeared as if Marolt would win the match against his smaller, drunken and inexperienced offspring. 

Just as the Tyrant was bringing his club down for the kill, Sorubb blocked the strike and put his fist through his father’s chest and pulled out his still beating heart.  Quickly and messily Sorubb devoured the heart while still holding Marolt up.  Once he was finished with the heart, he bit into Marolt’s throat, nearly decapitating him.  As the body of the Tyrant landed on the ground with thud, the roaring crowd became silent.  Sorubb then devoured every last piece of his father’s body except for the head, which he carries as a trophy.

Two decades have passed since then.  In that time, Sorubb has amassed lands along prominent trade routes and has become a wealthy and impressively fat ogre in his own right.  It is rumored that his wealth and power has caught the eye of the Overtyrant Greasus Goldtooth. 

A war is brewing through the lands.  Sorubb and his Bloodyhand Tribe as they are known will surely make sure to be part of the carnage.  It is not glory that Sorubb seeks, but the two things that all wars bring; money to be paid for mercenary work and the large amounts of bodies that can feed his tribe throughout the winter. 

Capital – The Emerald City

Farm – The Plentiful Plains

Road – The Road of Treasures

River – Imperial River

River – The River of Tears

Leading to the domain of Sorubb the Bloodyhanded is the Road of Treasures.  As the name implies, one merely needs to follow this road and it will lead to the Emerald City.  While many merchants were regularly waylaid by thieves while traveling, Sorubb has used his “persuasion” abilities to use.  Since becoming Tyrant and running the second largest tribe of trading within the Ogre Kingdoms, attacks of caravans are very scarce as you will undoubtedly become the next meal of Sorubb should you have any negative effect on his trade deals.

Nestled between the River of Tears and the Imperial River lies the Emerald City.  Not so much a city by human standards, but more of a stronghold if you will.  This is the empire of Sorubb the Bloodyhanded.  His capital city/stronghold is known as the Emerald City not because of the green pastures that lie beyond, but because of the wealth that exists within its walls.

The Imperial River runs along the western border of the city.  A staggering 1 ½ mile wide and 75 feet, the river presents opposing armies the daunting task of crossing should they wish to invade.  The river has 2 bridges that span its girth, both of which are heavily guarded by a battalion of Sorubbs finest ogres.

Along the eastern border of the city lies the River of Tears.  The fast flowing currents of the river make it nearly impossible to cross.  Luckily, a bridge spans the river to allow passage for traders, for a small toll of course, so that they may make their way to the city should they want to deal with Sorubb.  The River of Tears has claimed the lives of many who were foolish enough to try to cross the rapids by foot or horse.

To the north of the city, but still within Sorubbs domain, lies the Plentiful Plains.  Some of the richest soil is found here, growing an abundance of different foods.  Living solely on a diet of red meat, Sorubb, like any other ogre, could care less about the nutritional value of a carrot, but knows what they are worth to other races, particularly man.  Daily one can see scores of gnoblar slaves toiling the fields producing countless food items in which to trade for what ogres value most…money.