Kadrako Thrice-Ironforged

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Kadrako Thrice-Ironforged
Dragonkind shall bow!
CreatorXero
Information
TitleWyrmhunter Warlord
RaceEnkhulu
GenderMale
Height325cm
Age63
AffiliationWyrmhunter Clan
OccupationWarlord
Wyrmhunter
StatusAlive
RelativesZeshu (Daughter)

Since he was but a child, Kadrako dreamt of a world without Dragons, a world without the fear of tyranny from those who call themselves "protectors". None know how or why he has held such contempt and rage towards Dragonkind, but what is certain is that age has not diminished his wrath, only multiplied it.

Kadrako would become a member of the Wyrmhunters just after maturing and earning his Marsworn, leaving behind his world with the promise of returning to it as a slayer of all Dragons. On three separate occasions he would rise to the status of a respected warrior when he would step in the line of a hunted Dragon's infernal breath to save his comrades, his stoneskin burnt to a melting point. He would survive the accidents and given metallic plating to hold his body together each time, seamed and fused to his skin as permanent braces. On his third experience, the pain he endured was too much and he succumbed to an grim desire that had lurked within his mindscape for years: Kadrako would go against Wyrmhunter laws and drink the blood of the dragon who had immolated him, shocking his allies and challenging the ire of then-Warlord Nama Thul'Isile Drakebreaker.

Still at a weakened state, Kadrako picked up his axe when it came to a duel with the Warlord, dragonblood coursing through his veins. He had succumbed to the powers that his party swore to destroy and now he was to be destroyed. Warlord Nama would win the duel and bring Kadrako to his knees, but before delivering her final blow his raspy voice spoke out -

"What I've done... is not worth this judgement. You would kill one of your own, for what? For drinking the blood of our enemy!? We are Wyrmhunters, we are born to subdue, kill and EAT our prey! Take their powers... and turn it against them! Kill me now, Warlord, but remember my words... for they bite into the lies that you've told yourself."

His words would not be his last as he inspired others to speak out against his execution. Nama would stay her blade and instead lift Kadrako to his feet, praising him for his vigour and determination even at death's hand. From then on, Kadrako would become a high-ranking Overlord of his own contingent and with their support and a revolution in Wyrmhunter culture, Kadrako would lead many hunts throughout Auria, slaying Dragons and drinking their essence for power. Despite his respected stature among the Wyrmhunters, there was still friction between the Warlord and her Overlord - Kadrako's cannibalistic desires of eating Dragons was only allowed in his own unit, not in the entirety of the clan. This left the Enkhulu discontent and he would honour her wishes with reluctance.

There would come a day when Nama Thul'Isile would rally her Wyrmhunters to Gwynbrenon in order to take on the biggest challenge the Wyrmhunters would ever face - killing a Dragonlord, the Father of Drake Charen-Karr himself. She would lead the march upon Charen-Karr's Lair during a time when the Drakes had been separated and mitigated by a diversion created by Kadrako to make Charen'Karr vulnerable to a raid. Yet a Dragonlord is not so easily bested and Nama's entire party would succumb to the Drake Matriarch's fangs, leaving her alive but mortally wounded to run away and tell the others of her folly. Nama would manage to move from Charen'Karr's Lair and rendezvous with Kadrako's forces in the woods.

Watching over the woman who had been injured to death's gate, Kadrako loomed over her with axe in hand and a smile on his face. He would promise her that from this day, the Wyrmhunters will be stronger than ever before. Killing the wounded Warlord, Kadrako took rule over the Wyrmhunters as the next Warlord.

Since then, Kadrako has made many changes to the inner-workings of the clan. He had pushed for a tradition of feasting upon the remains of those they hunt in order to become tougher and more powerful, fulfilling his promise to Nama Thul'Isile that the Wyrmhunters will be stronger.

Powers and Abilities

Kadrako is an Enkhulu who possesses incredible physical might and toughness thanks to years of drinking dragonblood and reinforcing his body with armoured plating. He wields a heavy battle-axe enchanted with the capabilities of cleaving through the scales and bones of Dragons with ease as well as a mystical stone that grants him dominion over any Dragon who he channels its powers into... albeit he may only control one Dragon at a time.

He has shown himself as a true fighter, using his iron determination to stand up from any grievous wounding and come back twice as powerful. He carries with him a modified Power Shield which is engineered to endure magical assault, making him immune to any form of Magic so long as the shield holds.

Physical Description

Standing over 3 metres tall, Kadrako is an Enkhulu with dark emerald skin and darkened red hair which has grown into a fierce mohawk on top and long braids down his cheeks. He has a full beard which has also been braided into one long tail hanging down his chin. His eyes are yellow with no visible pupils and tusks protrude upwards from his mouth, one of which has an iron ring adorning it.

Most of his body is permanently fused in black iron plating, acting as his armour. His torso is mostly bare as he wears a couple leather straps that run across it and a metal ring in the middle connecting them all.