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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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Keith Baker , Bill Slavicsek , & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 154. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0 .
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 James Wyatt , Keith Baker , Luke Johnson , Steven Brown (2006). Player's Guide to Eberron . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 71. ISBN 0-7869-3912-5 .
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 James Wyatt and Keith Baker (2009). Eberron Campaign Guide . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 110, 112, 115. ISBN 0-7869-5099-4 .
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 204. ISBN 0786966890 .
- ↑ David Noonan , Rich Burlew , & Frank Brunner (2005). Explorer's Handbook . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 43. ISBN 0-7869-3691-6 .