## The Orc Tribe of Song: Whispers on the Wind **Location:** The Mwangi Expanse **Deity:** [[Xulrezka]] (God of Secrets, Shadow, and Order) For generations, the Orc Tribe of Song had dwelled in the lightless depths of the Mwangi Expanse, their history shrouded in whispers and secrets passed through generations. They followed the teachings of Xulrezka, the enigmatic deity of shadows and hidden knowledge. **A Desperate Bargain:** Recently, food and resources became scarce within the tribe's Underdark caverns. Facing starvation, their elder shaman, Grothok the Subtle, struck a desperate pact with a shadowy entity rumored to serve Xulrezka. In exchange for a secret passage to the surface world, Grothok offered a portion of the tribe's future earnings - a tithe in the form of knowledge and secrets they would gather on the surface. **Emergence into the Light:** Following the cryptic instructions revealed in the pact, the Tribe of Song navigated a treacherous network of tunnels, finally breaching the surface through a hidden fissure in a remote volcanic region of the Mwangi Expanse. Blinded by the unfamiliar light, they emerged into a harsh new world, a stark contrast to their shadowed existence. **A World of Secrets:** Overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, and smells of the surface world, the Tribe of Song found themselves nomads once more. Guided by Grothok's cunning interpretations of Xulrezka's whispers, they moved cautiously, observing the strange settlements and cultures they encountered. Each interaction became a lesson, every overheard conversation a potential secret to gather and store in their collective memory. Their focus wasn't on violence or plunder, but on silent observation and the accumulation of knowledge – a fulfillment of their pact with the shadowy entity. **Uneasy Neighbors:** News of the orcs' arrival spread like wildfire amongst the Mwangi settlements. Fear and suspicion were rife, fueled by generations of orc raiders who had plagued the surface world. The Tribe of Song, however, acted differently. They avoided confrontation, preferring to trade trinkets and forgotten Underdark curiosities for food and basic supplies. Some Mwangi merchants, intrigued by the orcs' strange demeanor and cryptic pronouncements, hesitantly began to interact with them. **The Future of Song:** The Tribe of Song now walks a tightrope between the world they knew and the one they are struggling to understand. Will they remain peaceful observers, fulfilling their pact with Xulrezka and accumulating knowledge? Or will the whispers of the shadows and the ingrained orcish warrior spirit lure them down a darker path? Only time, and the will of their enigmatic god, will tell. One thing is certain - the arrival of the Tribe of Song has brought a new element of mystery and intrigue to the already complex tapestry of the Mwangi Expanse.