Zorak Zoran is a troll god of war and death. To the solar peoples, like the Riders and Wheels, he is most known for his battles against Elmal and Yamsur, as well as the devouring of Hippogriff's wings. To the Rams, he is most known as one of the entities that took pieces of the sword of Death for itself, becoming an enemy of Humakt's.
Ride Like the Wind[]
Events[]
Judging by the mace, scars, and Death and Disorder runes (as well as similarities to later myths), the troll god in Battle on the Hill of Gold is likely Zorak Zoran.
Myths & Rituals[]
He appears in the myth Hippogriff Reborn and the ritual Gamari Horse Mother as one of Gamari's foes.
Lights Going Out[]
Lore[]
Your clan ring has the following to say of Zorak Zoran:
- "[The trolls'] death god, Zorak Zoran, calls himself Humakt’s eternal foe."
- "[The trolls'] god Zorak Zoran tore the wings off the first horse, Gamari."
Myths & Rituals[]
Zorak Zoran is briefly mentioned in the myth Humakt Divides Life from Death and he is confronted by Humakt in the corresposing ritual, Humakt Draws the Line.
Zorak Zoran and his battles against Hippogriff and Elmal appears in the myth How Horses Came to Orlanthstead.
Other Stories[]
For information on Zorak Zoran in other stories of Glorantha, see his article on the Glorantha wiki.
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