Warlord+Kogaa

=Warlord Kogaa=

Kogaa is a middle-aged Hobgoblin, a high-ranking member of the //Gan'duur// (Eaters of Sorrow) Clan (symbol: Fanged maw, wreathed in flames). The //Gan'duur// are considered the second-most-powerful clan among the Ghaal'dar (behind only the //Rhukaan Taash//, Lhesh Haruuc's own clan).

During the Last War, Kogaa was second in command of the Blood Wings, a Darguul mercenary air cavalry unit, operating primarily in Karrnath and northern Cyre. His personal mount was (and still is) a Manticore named Volodoso, a native of Droaam rather than the Manticore tribes native to the Ironroot and Hoarfrost mountains. While in Karrnath he learned winemaking techniques that he has since applied to Darguun bloodwines -- he fancies himself an expert vintner.

Upon retiring from active service, he claimed a castle once belonging to a Cyran duke, in northern Darguun between Skullreave and the Seawall Mountains. Rather than superimpose Goblin architecture on the human ruins, he instead has rebuilt the Cyran castle, stone by stone. He then acquired numerous Cyran slaves who both work his vineyards and tend his household. His area of influence extends to the village of Chardonn and into the foothills of the Seawall Mountains.

In Rhann 997 YK, Kogaa attempted to kill a strike team from the //Kech Volaar//, one of the Dhakaani clans who mostly live in the Seawall Mountains and northern Darguun. He also provided financial and other backing to a House Cannith excoriate, and at least verbal and moral support to the formation of a "13th" Dhakaani clan, the Dark Hands. Somehow, the //Kech Volaar// team ended up working for Kogaa, as evidenced by their presence atop the Seven Caves mountain on 14 Eyre 998 YK.

In late Aryth 997 YK, Kogaa flew to Sterngate -- alone -- and met with one Dover d'Vadalis, the Stablemaster of Sterngate representing House Vadalis. The content of their discussion is unknown, but the official story is that he consulted with Dover on a health issue relating to his Manticore. However, the meeting does coincide with the transit of nearly 100 covered wagons between Sypheros 997 and Zarantyr 998, bearing House Vadalis and //Gan'duur// Clan flags, from Breland through the Marguul Pass into Darguun along the House Orien trade route.


 * UPDATE, Therendor 998 YK:** Kogaa's current whereabouts are unknown, but he has been mentioned in passing by Norrin Tordannon of NZZN and the murderous former NZZN operative Muraco.


 * UPDATE, Eyre 998 YK:** The full story of Kogaa's service at the time of Haruuc's Rebellion is told by his former commanding officer, Ka'vanau. Short version: In 969 YK, while Ka'vanau was recovering from Karrn necromancy, Kogaa heard Haruuc's call to arms and ordered the Blood Wings to break their House Deneith contract, turn and attack the Cyrans they'd been fighting for. As one of the first prominent Hobgoblins to join the Rebellion, Kogaa was given many honors and rewards, including the right to claim land and slaves in the new Darguun.


 * UPDATE, 13-14 Eyre 998 YK:** Warlord Kogaa appears, riding Volodoso, above one entrance to the Seven Caves (//Tangaac Shagaan//), confronting the party in their //soarwood pinnace//, the //Jaesa//. Kogaa had mobilized dozens of soldiers from the //Gan'duur// Clan to guard the entrances to six of the Seven Caves (leaving the topmost First Cave to the //Draar Mac//). The party broke in to the Fourth Cave, had some visions, then flew to the top. Inside the vault-like First Cave entrance, Kogaa and Volodoso showed up again, with Kogaa attempting to claim Guurgaal and take command of the army of possessed feral goblins being created by the eldritch machine activated by the Goblin lich, Kriilla Darkhand.

Finally slain by Golandar and Choraan, with some help from Raavik and the Imp Druziel.