Kurog gro-Bagrakh

"I am Kurog, king of the Orsimer. We will rebuild Orsinium, make it stronger. Whoever dares oppose the uniting clans will feel my wrath. Welcome to my war."

- King Kurog

King Kurog gro-Orsinium, also known as Kurog gro-Bagrakh, is the Orcish King of Orsinium. Southern Wrothgar is under the control of King Kurog, who emphasizes that the Orcs of Orsinium worship Trinimac instead of Malacath, out of the belief that the ways of Malacath are outdated, and that reinstating Trinimac as the Orcish deity is the path to unity and progression. Kurog is a member of the Daggerfall Covenant and represents the Orcs. However, his duties to uniting the Orcish clans and rebuilding Orsinium keep him occupied from the politics of the Three Banners War.

For King and Glory
Forge-Mother Alga will send you to assist King Kurog in attacking Frostbreak Fortress and defeating the Winterborn. Kurog will be found inside a tent with his shield-wives, saying "I want all the soldiers from all the clans to circle the fort. Ice-Heart won't escape me this time." After speaking to him, he will become your follower. When entering Ice-Heart's Lair, he and the Winterborn warlord will have the following conversation:

Urfon Ice-Heart: "So the king of the pig children has come to die. Your soldiers failed, Kurog. And so will you.

King Kurog: "Hahahaha! I love it when my enemies mock me, helps me work up a good rage."

Urfon Ice-Heart: "You treat everything like a joke! That's why the Orcs refuse to follow you. You mock the fallen and dishonor their sacrifices!"

King Kurog: "Dishonor? Ha! I'll honor them, by separating your head, from your body!"

Once Urfon Ice-Heart is killed, Kurog will comment "How do you like that, you cold bastard?". He will then take his sword and say "Ice-Heart's blade is mine! Now maybe the clans will accept my rule." After speaking to him, he will request you go to Scarp Keep.

A King-Sized Problem
Kurog will be at The King's Cornerclub, and will want to speak with you. After talking to him for some time, his mother and shield-wives will show up, notifying you both about an emergency:

King Kurog: "Damn it, you two always show up and ruin my fun!"

Shield-Wife Razbela: "Oh, I have not even begun to ruin your fun, my king. But let's leave the pleasantries for later. We have an urgent situation to report."

King Kurog: "I can never tell when you're joking. Fine. What's so important?"

Shield-Wife Oshgana: "The Trinimac temple has been attacked, my beloved. Malacath devotees have barricaded the doors and taken the priests as hostages."

King Kurog: "These fanatics dare to attack my city? My people‽ I'll deal with them personally!"

Forge-Mother Alga: "You will do no such thing, my son. After what happened in the throne room, this is undoubtedly a trap."

King Kurog: "I won't sit by while they attack my city!"

Forge-Mother Alga: "This problem requires a personal solution, and I have a perfect idea. Outsider, let us talk."

You are then tasked with investigating the attack on the Temple of Ire, rescuing the hostages, killing the Malacath extremists.

In the Name of the King
Get the clan chiefs to attend Kurog's moot.

The Anger of a King
Kurog can be found at the bottom floor of Scarp Keep, looking at a statue of Baloth Bloodtusk. He believes that Eveli Sharp-Arrow has betrayed him, and wants you to find her.

The King's Gambit
Before the Moot, you must speak to Kurog regarding the Vosh Rakh infiltration of Orsinium's forces. Kurog will deny the allegations, claiming it is propaganda spread to you by Chief Bazrag, and asks you to meet him in the Dining Hall. There, you find Forge-Mother Alga, and after speaking to her, the following conversation will occur:

Forge-Mother Alga: "Let it be known, the outsider who stands before us has betrayed our great city!

For your actions, I condemn you and your allies to death.

A sentence you shall execute by your own hand.

May Trinimac guide your blade."

King Kurog: "I'm sorry it had to come to this. But what I do I do for the good of the Orsimer people."

Kurog will enter the room shortly before you black out.

Blood on a King's Hands
Kurog and Alga will be at the moot, giving a speech to the clan chiefs:

King Kurog: "Silence, chiefs! Your constant bickering has plagued our people for long enough!

''You isolate yourselves in your own strongholds, perpetuating our selfish nature. We must change who and what we are!''

''I tried to appeal to you as equals, but you refused to listen. I grow tired of arguing with you."''

Forge-Mother Alga: "The king cares for our people and all you do is break his heart."

King Kurog: "The choice is simple. Kneel before me as your king and ruler of the united Orsimer nation―or die!"

Chief Bazrag: "We need to move faster. Kurog's about to start slaughtering the chiefs!

''Once we get inside, find Kurog and take him down. We need to save as many chiefs as we can.''

''There's still time if we move fast. We need to open this gate."''

Eveli Sharp-Arrow: "There's no lever. They must have shut it from the other side."

Chief Bazrag: "Stand aside and let me work! Get ready to pull those people out of there!"

King Kurog: "You leave me no choice. I'll unite the clans over your dead bodies!"

Forge-Mother Alga: "But don't worry. Trinimac is waiting for you on the other side."

King Kurog: "Archers, eliminate the clan chiefs!"

Chief Ramash: "We've been betrayed! Defend yourselves!"

King Kurog: "And now the last guest has arrived. I'm going to make you pay for your disloyalty."

Chief Bazrag: "Clan chiefs, over here! Arrgh! Hurry, this gate is... heavier than it looks."

Eveli-Sharp Arrow: "I'll go back and help Chief Bazrag. Don't get yourself killed without me!"

King Kurog: "As impressive as always, but it doesn't matter. My soldiers are already moving to block the tunnels.

''But even impressive criminals must pay for their crimes. I'm going to deal with you―personally!''

Bow before the king of the Orsimer!"

They betray the chiefs and have their archers fire at them. Bazrag and Eveli will help open the gate and lead the clan chiefs to safety, while you don the task of defeating Kurog and his mother.

Long Live the King
Attend King Kurog's funeral.

History
Kurog was born to Forge-Mother Alga (then Forge-Wife) of Clan Bagrakh sometime around 2E 541. As a child, Kurog grew up in an Orcish clan in Wrothgar, and was unsatisfied with his life. He had ambitions to explore the world and prove himself in battle. He rallied his companions and founded the Gaspard's Stalkers mercenary company. After winning skirmishes in Hammerfell and Cyrodiil, the company made its way to Elsweyr. Kurog went to a tavern in the city of Orcrest and met with a Breton woman named Zephrine Frey. He had spoken to her about his past, and said that he would return to his clan and replace his chief by killing him, then taking command of his clan.

Trivia

 * In 2E 582, Kurog is in his 40s, and was in his mid-20's during King Ranser's War. This places him as being born around 2E 541.
 * During the Circus of Cheerful Slaughter, the Vestige will have to defeat a doppelganger actor of Kurog created by Sheogorath. In the quest Shadow of Sancre Tor, a projection of Kurog created by Mannimarco is seen bowing to the Worm King.

Bugs

 * When speaking to Kurog in his tent, his line of dialogue regarding the soldiers circling the fort may be activated, and interrupt his scripted dialogue.
 * To fix this, merely choose the next dialogue topic and his lines will be fixed.

Appearances




Kurog Курог