Scara-hai Clan of Tol in Gaurhoth image - Silmarillion: Total War mod for Medieval II: Total War: Kingdoms
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The Scara-hai clan are a fierce warrior folk. Unlike the Hîshtburkaz, they are well trained and better armored making them suitable for front line combat. They form the medium infantry core of the armies of Tol in Gaurhoth and their contribution is indispensable. The reckless charge of the Ashclaws softens up the enemy while the Scara-hai finish the job once the whelps have been scattered. Even among the savage Orcs of Tol in Gaurhoth, the Wolf Folk have particularly gruesome customs: They are hematophages, taking great pleasure in drinking the blood of the enemies they kill. The clans victory feasts are the sites of horrifying massacres, where victims are ritualistically let and then thrown to bands of warriors while still living. Over time their sanguinary inclinations have given members of this clan distinct, ruddy countenances with crimson red eyes.