Dhrak Empire

[Origar]

Hi guys,

The Dhrak Empire is slowly awakening from their slumber and preparing their forces to march to war..

We have mostly finalized their Faction list, and freshly rebalanced the units. A big thank you to @ForestDragon for your help with this, you can find that document here:

Dhrak Empire 1.2.docx

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Dhrak Empire Lore spoiler:

Dhrak are distant cousins to the Drakes, once members of the same race but transformed over centuries of isolation. These inherently magical beings are fueled by a corrupted inner flame, twisted by dark magic. When a Dhrak falls in battle, their internal energies ignite, reducing most of their remains to ash. While this flame grants them immense power, it also leaves them highly vulnerable to arcane attacks. Despite this weakness, their mastery of fire and corruptive magics surpasses even that of their Drake ancestors.

Dhrak society is warlike and strictly caste-based, with individuals assigned to one of five castes—Sky, Blood, Death, Flame, and Power—each fulfilling specific societal roles. Leadership lies with the Power caste, ruled by a feared or respected leader. Advancement in the hierarchy is achieved through combat, deception, or subterfuge, a ruthlessness pervasive across all castes.

After centuries of preparation, the Dhrak have emerged from the shadows, intent on conquest and domination. They combine advanced smithing techniques with cursed materials like bone to craft weapons. Their aggressive expansion seeks to enslave and subjugate other races, reflecting an amplified version of Drake warlike tendencies.

Dhrak are created through a mysterious corruptive process, overseen by the Death caste. Drakes subjected to this ritual either fully embrace their new Dhrak existence or become mindless husks serving as expendable soldiers. While rumors persist of Dhrak reproduction, the Power caste quickly suppresses such claims, maintaining control over their society's secrets.

Full lore doc here:

The Dhrak Race - Lore.docx

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Here are a few spoilers for some of the units in the Dhrak list:

Dhrak Brawler
Level 1
Cost 18
Hp 42
Moves 5
Xp 45
Chaotic

Attacks
Shadow Claws
9x2
Melee Blade
First Strike

Dark Pulse
4x3
Ranged Arcane

Blade 10%
Impact -20%
Cold 20%
Pierce 10%
Fire 20%
Arcane -40%

Dhrak Bloodsworn
Advances from Dhrak Blooded
Level 3
Cost 65
Hp 85
Moves 5
Xp 160
Chaotic
Heal 6 on kill
Fury

Attacks
Shadow Claws
21x2
First Strike
Melee Blade

Dark Pulse
9x3
Ranged Arcane

Blade 10%
Impact -20%
Cold 20%
Pierce 10%
Fire 30%
Arcane -30%

Dhrak Lich
Advances from Dhrak Arch-Necromancer
Level 4
Cost 95
Hp 75
Moves 6
XP 160
Level 3
Chaotic
Undead
Undying (Returns with 15hp when killed. Can be reset only by returning to full health)

Attacks:
Magic Staff
16x2
Melee Impact
plague

Soul Freeze
6 x 8
Ranged Cold
Magical
Drains

Frost Beam
18x2
Ranged Cold
Magical
Beam

Soul Siphon
32x1
Ranged Arcane
Precision
Soul Bind

Blade 10%
Impact 20%
Cold 20%
Pierce -10%
Fire 20%
Arcane -40%

Last but not least, a few visual spoilers, please keep in mind that none of as of yet considered "final product"

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[IPS]

Finally after decades , more drakish units, absolutely a W project, I'ma give it a look really soon!

If I'm correct only Great Steppe Era added more drakes from docens of factions in wesnoth modding history

[Origar]

Some updates have been done to this post for those who are following along!

[Origar]

For those reading along, this is a better version of Dhrak Lore, going into more details and expanding on some of the previous ideas.

The Dhrak Race - Lore.pdf

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[IPS]

For those reading along, this is a better version of Dhrak Lore, going into more details and expanding on some of the previous ideas.

The Dhrak Race - Lore.pdf

Take your time at writing the lore, also I'm waiting for more content to give feedback, but I did just see the first stats but as soon as there is enough I'ma comment about balance, foottypes or any other idea.

[Origar]

The first document linked has a full breakdown of the 29 units in the faction with the details you are asking about. ty for your interest