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As [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] dug, the stronger the magical power in the veins became. It grew the Abyssal Dwarfs lust for power and pushed them to dig deeper and deeper eventually breaking into a vast network of caverns and tunnels. This connected network was currently in conflict with thousands of [[Goblins]] figthing [[Ratkin]], unknowningly fueled by the exposure of the magical veins, and now was directed at the newly arrived Abyssal Dwarfs. | As [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] dug, the stronger the magical power in the veins became. It grew the Abyssal Dwarfs lust for power and pushed them to dig deeper and deeper eventually breaking into a vast network of caverns and tunnels. This connected network was currently in conflict with thousands of [[Goblins]] figthing [[Ratkin]], unknowningly fueled by the exposure of the magical veins, and now was directed at the newly arrived Abyssal Dwarfs. | ||
The [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] used their own [[Ratkin Slaves]] to push back the oncoming [[Ratkin]] forces, leading to them gaining a foothold in the network and Dravak seizing his moment. Using [[Infernok]], Dravak smashed through and routed the [[Ratkin]] and [[Goblins]] out of the tunnels, and led to many [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] to call Dravak "master" with other [[Iron-casters]] falling to Dravak in the process. | The [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] used their own [[Ratkin Slaves]] to push back the oncoming [[Ratkin]] forces, leading to them gaining a foothold in the network and Dravak seizing his moment. Using [[Infernok]], Dravak smashed through and routed the [[Ratkin]] and [[Goblins]] out of the tunnels, and led to many [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] to call Dravak "master" with other [[Iron-caster|Iron-casters]] falling to Dravak in the process. | ||
Dravak ordered the [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] to continue to dig down, following the rich seems of ore which was pulsating with magic. Eventually the digging machines struck something more mysterious and powerful than ore, forcing the [[Ratkin Slaves]] to flee and a blinding light to emerge from the rock. It released ethereal forms and strange after-images of entites from other magical planes, eventually coalescing in a nexus of pure energy that connected to many ley-lines across Pannithor. Dravak suspected that this source of power was so ancient that it could have originated from the creation of Pannithor. | Dravak ordered the [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] to continue to dig down, following the rich seems of ore which was pulsating with magic. Eventually the digging machines struck something more mysterious and powerful than ore, forcing the [[Ratkin Slaves]] to flee and a blinding light to emerge from the rock. It released ethereal forms and strange after-images of entites from other magical planes, eventually coalescing in a nexus of pure energy that connected to many ley-lines across Pannithor. Dravak suspected that this source of power was so ancient that it could have originated from the creation of Pannithor. | ||
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Dravak order for the digging to resume, with his lust for power pushing him forward regardless on how many miners are lost in the process. The magic unleashed flooded all the tunnels and caverns then blasted upward through the old holds and mountaintops, shining like a beacon that could be seen halfway around the world. Dravak was receiving images in his mind, showing glory across all planes of existence and his split soul being repaired. | Dravak order for the digging to resume, with his lust for power pushing him forward regardless on how many miners are lost in the process. The magic unleashed flooded all the tunnels and caverns then blasted upward through the old holds and mountaintops, shining like a beacon that could be seen halfway around the world. Dravak was receiving images in his mind, showing glory across all planes of existence and his split soul being repaired. | ||
[[Abyssal Dwarfs]] fell back to protect Dravak as he researched the Nexus as forces were beginning to move towards the beacon including the return of the [[Ratkin]] and [[Goblins]] in the tunnels beneath [[Crag Hudd]]. Dravak used his understanding of the Nexus to attack an incoming force of [[Free Dwarfs]], leaving him exhausted. | |||
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{{TalannarsTormentlogo}}Dravak was eventually confronted by an alliance of [[Northern Alliance]], [[Elves]], [[Sylvan Kin]] and [[Basileans]] at [[Crag Hudd]]. | {{TalannarsTormentlogo}}Dravak was eventually confronted by an alliance of [[Northern Alliance]], [[Elves]], [[Sylvan Kin]] and [[Basileans]] at [[Crag Hudd]]. | ||
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Dravak Dalken while performing a ritual to animate the slab of a Greater Obsidian Golem adding runes and whipping his ratkin slave was too busy and too consumed in his work to realise that the chittering of the Ratkin Slave was an incantation, and the gem the Ratkin was a different hue to the others.
About
Dravak roared in agony as is life force was bonded with the Golem. Slipping into a dream of fire burning through his skin and fusing his bones. Dravak is able to see through the Golem and control the Golem as if it was his own body. Able to split his conscious between his old body and a powerful body of the Greater Obsidian Golem, Dravak is a force to be feared on the battlefield.
Finding a hidden room in the Halpi Mountain, Dravak discovered a box with delicate carvings of leaves and vines, an elvish box, within the box was several scrolls in elven hand. The scrolls showed the Halpi Mountains and rivers of energy, and an elf with metallic gauntlets harnessing the power. So began the Abyssal Dwarfs quest for the Nexus.
Biography
3650
Dravak was in his tower at Zarak when he noticed an abnormal raging above. Dravak knew the time was short and moved to his Laboratory. Dravak ordered his Ratkin to begin preparations on the inactive Greater Obsidian Golem in the center of the room. The Ratkin slave started to place magical runes on the golem and Dravak got a book from the shelf.
Once the preparations were complete, Dravak began to chant and the runes on the golem began to glow red. The glow began to get brighter and brighter along side of Dravak's chanting getting louder to drown out the storm from outside. Dravak wrestled control of the magic being summoned, yet he could sense something wasn't right. The Ratkin slave revealed another rune, a rune of bonding from behind his back. This rune was a sickly green and is normally used to fuse a subject to another beast (creating somethign new)
Dravak roared at this betrayal and was in agony as the rune started to bind Dravak to the Greater Obsidian Golem. The Ratkin grinned and dashed out of the chamber just before Dravak blacked out.
After some dreams full of horrors, Dravak woke up with his body in pain. Dravak's body felt heavy however and he began to move, noticing it was rock. Dravak looked across and saw his old body staring back at him. He moved his arm and saw his old body do the same. Dravak grinned and watched his old body grin as well. Dravak was now able to split his conscious between his body and the Greater Obsidian Golem known as Infernok
3654
Dravak would led the Abyssal Dwarfs in the Invasion of the Halpi Mountains, eventually leading to the majority of Free Dwarfs hold's falling to Abyssal Dwarfs, Ratkin and Goblins then pushing the Free Dwarfs out of the Halpi Mountains.
3865
Dravak was assigned by the Overlords to hunt down and remove the Free Dwarfs remnants after the Invasion of the Halpi Mountains, mainly due to Dravak's experiments and cruelty becoming more reckless and they wanted to keep Dravak away from their cities and people. This led Dravak to Crag Hudd which was full of mineral wealth and untapped veins of magical power which was connected to conduits all over Pannithor.
As Abyssal Dwarfs dug, the stronger the magical power in the veins became. It grew the Abyssal Dwarfs lust for power and pushed them to dig deeper and deeper eventually breaking into a vast network of caverns and tunnels. This connected network was currently in conflict with thousands of Goblins figthing Ratkin, unknowningly fueled by the exposure of the magical veins, and now was directed at the newly arrived Abyssal Dwarfs.
The Abyssal Dwarfs used their own Ratkin Slaves to push back the oncoming Ratkin forces, leading to them gaining a foothold in the network and Dravak seizing his moment. Using Infernok, Dravak smashed through and routed the Ratkin and Goblins out of the tunnels, and led to many Abyssal Dwarfs to call Dravak "master" with other Iron-casters falling to Dravak in the process.
Dravak ordered the Abyssal Dwarfs to continue to dig down, following the rich seems of ore which was pulsating with magic. Eventually the digging machines struck something more mysterious and powerful than ore, forcing the Ratkin Slaves to flee and a blinding light to emerge from the rock. It released ethereal forms and strange after-images of entites from other magical planes, eventually coalescing in a nexus of pure energy that connected to many ley-lines across Pannithor. Dravak suspected that this source of power was so ancient that it could have originated from the creation of Pannithor.
Dravak order for the digging to resume, with his lust for power pushing him forward regardless on how many miners are lost in the process. The magic unleashed flooded all the tunnels and caverns then blasted upward through the old holds and mountaintops, shining like a beacon that could be seen halfway around the world. Dravak was receiving images in his mind, showing glory across all planes of existence and his split soul being repaired.
Abyssal Dwarfs fell back to protect Dravak as he researched the Nexus as forces were beginning to move towards the beacon including the return of the Ratkin and Goblins in the tunnels beneath Crag Hudd. Dravak used his understanding of the Nexus to attack an incoming force of Free Dwarfs, leaving him exhausted.
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Dravak was eventually confronted by an alliance of Northern Alliance, Elves, Sylvan Kin and Basileans at Crag Hudd.
Dravak left the platform and vanished down one of the many tunnels that led away from the Rift. This meant whatever he was doing to control the Rift had stopped also.
Post-Halpis Rift
Alborz, who was the current lord of Llyngyr Cadw, attempted to get assistance from Dravak as the Daamuz Clan who seemingly was still based at Crag Hudd. The messaging back was indicating he was attempting to continue to tap into the rift again and was driven slightly mad by his continued attempt.
Post-3868
Dravak was in Crag Hudd after being defeating during the Halpi's Rift event, having had his forces heavily depleted and few in number, dreaming of a regnue that might never come.
Eventually, the Lord of Lies arrived holding the Black Axe and Dravak listened to his plan after almost turning him away out of bitterness. After hearing his plan, Dravak roused his golem Infernok and the next day sailed out for Estacarr, targeting a Riverguard settlement in Myrrhimm that had marched beside Dwarfs and Elves during the Halpi's Rift conflict. Along with Dravak, a cohort of Riftforged Orcs travelled with him which allowed Dravak to travel easily through towards his target. He would be counter attacked by the forces from Ilythish however his war machines plus the assistance of the Riftforged Orcs would prove vital in Dravak's efforts in Estacarr.
Kings of War Appearances
- First Appearance - 2.3 – Edge of the Abyss
- 3rd Edition - Kings of War – 3rd Edition Rulebook
2nd Edition
Able to split his conscious between his old body and the powerful body of the Greater Obsidian Golem, Dravak is a force to be feared on the battlefield.
3rd Edition
Trivia
- Dravak Dalken has often been mispelled as Dravak Dalkan (as stated in Kings of War 3.2 - Clash of Kings 2021: Halpi’s Rift, page 62) and also as Draval (as stated in Kings of War 3.6 - Clash of Kings 2025, page 40). These have been confirmed as typos.
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Dravak Dalken and Infernok Art
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