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The Origins of Gurshak gro-Zhan Gri

Gurshak was born in the mountains on the east border of Hammerfell. He never knew his father and his Orc mother would not speak of him other than to say that he was also and Orc. He was not born in a hold and so never learnt much about his racial heritage. His mother taught him the basics of smithing, how to fight and also instilled him with a sense of honour. When he approached his adolesent years he left his birth home and began to wander.

He managed to find work as a low level mercanary and after a few years was in the employ of an Imperial trader, escorting him on his travels. His master would read to him and Gurshak would also take note of his masters ability to use words and language to gain the favour of others.

He met many others durning this time, including a Brettonian woman that taught him the value of mixing a poiton, another Orc who would enchant his masters weapons and a Redgaurd who gifted him a sheild. He also met a Nord who would speak of his homeland and showed him how to wield and axe with more skill.

This was all to end when the caravan was attacked by an organised band of raiders on route to High Rock. Everyone was killed and this caused him to go into a rage in which he slew the raider chief. The others managed to run of with what loot they could grab.

Now all he had was a deep scar on his face and a deep sense of shame at failing to protect is master and friends. He then heard his mothers voice in his mind.

"Never give up child! This is what makes an Orc strong. We can bear what the other peoples of this world cannot. Always rembember this lesson and you will do well."

Armed with is axe, shield and a stoic veiw on life, he remembered the tales of his Nordic companion, so wandered east toward Skyrim to seek a new life. While crossing the border was arrested by an Imperial patrol.