Kech Shaarat

The Kech Shaarat , or Bladebearers in Goblin , are a hobgoblin clan of Darguun . [1] [2] [3] [4] [note 1] The largest in the nation, they are among the Heirs of Dhakaan , a league of clans remaining faithful to the ways of their Dhakaani ancestors. They are led by the warlord Chieftain Ruus Dhakaan . [1] [3]

Base

They dwell in the Seawall Mountains of Darguun, and only rarely move outside them. [1]

Possessions

The Kech Shaarat are named for their possession of the Skai Shaarat , called the Great Blade and the Sword of the True King . It is a great artifact left over from their ancient empire. [1] [2] [3] Such is its historical and cultural value to goblinoids , and especially the Dhakaani, the Kech Shaarat wield political influence beyond their actual power. [2] However, Ruus feels he has no right to wield the Sword of the True King until all the Dhakaani clans are united under his rule [3] and he has proven his right to rule through conquest. [1]

Relations

With Ruus intent on achieving his ambition, the Kech Shaarat are the most belligerent Dhakaani clan. [3] They have defeated and absorbed three lesser clans [note 2] already and seek to conquer or unite the rest, believing it inevitable. [1] [3] Then they shall move onto the Ghaal'dar , and then reestablish the Dhakaani Empire and become a great power in Khorvaire . [3] For now, however, they follow the Lhesh Haruuc Shaarat'kor , but Ruus reigns supreme in their mountain home. [1]

Attitudes

It is said they value revolution. [5] They believe leadership should be taken by force of arms. [4]

Tactics

They are known as skilled soldiers and tacticians and approached all they do with discipline and precision. They employ a skirmishing combat style. [3]

Description

Bladebearer soldiers have brands of sword-shaped designs burned onto one or both of their forearms. [1] [3]

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Notes

  1. They are misspelled as "Kech Sharaat" in Rising from the Last War .
  2. Eberron Campaign Setting page 154 says they have absorbed two clans, while Eberron Campaign Guide page 112 says they have absorbed three; the later value is used here.

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