Ruins of Urgmal

The lost city of Urgmal stands on the south western banks and coast of The Black Peaks.

Destroyed in a great siege year 614 AS by the necrotic undead army of '''Zel'Draan. '''A lich of tremendous power. It now lay silent on the banks of Irridan mountains.

Early days
The city of Urgmal was once the first settlement of an orc bloodline known as 'Urak'gan' (translated to Great Warriors in orcish.) The bloodline was often referred to as 'Urakians' by common folk in its prime.

Urgmal was blooming with life, unlike many settlements by orcs, the Urak'Gan were more civilized socially and architecturally than most of their savage brethren. Thick stone walls, clearly inspired by human designs, surrounded this cityscape, wide streets covered with sand and dust and great theaters of training boasted this city's reputation.

Although the Urak'Gan were civilized, they were far from pure of heart. The orcish desire to kill and maim was far too strong.

This desire for conquest drew the attention of a lich not in any position or will to share the lands.

Zel'draan was later killed by '''Master Ka' Zel. '''

The Fall of Urgmal
In the spring of 614 AS, a massive army of undead mobilized outside of the great gates of Urgmal. Siege machines built from bone and flesh thundered across the hillside, positioning themselves for a clear line of sight.

Although the Urak'Gan fought well, the city fell at the hands of Zel'Draan and his army.

Many of the Urak'Gan fled, but those who perished were soon corrupted by the lich's necrotic magic and forced to serve as warriors and leaders in Zel'draan's army. Zel'draan gave them a second chance at life, should they embrace the lich's magic. Those who did became '''The Urak'iil. '''

Folktales speak of an orc who betrayed his own to help the lich achive his goals.

The Ruins
The city has crumbled and its walls fallen. Most forgot of the bloodline, whilst others still live in its memory.

Many bloodlines of half orcs and orcs find their origin in Urgmal, but few return to the resting place of the city due to a latent and chaotic necrotic presence there. Hulking corpses and skeletal remains are known to haunt these grounds and even apparitions have been sighted reliving their last moments during the great siege and fall of a mighty bloodline.