Znaurl

Znaurl (ca. 2060 AE - ?) is a former leader of The Hogs. He had a particular hatred for Neega, a Half-Orc in his tribe. Some time in 2100 AE, he entered into an alliance with Lady Briarwood, who helped him unite several smaller tribes under the banner of the Hogs.

With this new strength of arms, Znaurl led the Hogs over the Iron Mountains via La Passe. They ambushed the Crimson Company and Count Delgard's group to the North of Bourne. The Hogs were forced into a retreat.

Sometime after this, Znaurl was gifted Dusk Reaver, a weapon once wielded by Altherio, and other enemies of Malakar. The bond to the weapon changed Znaurl, making him stronger and more formidable.The weapon also bound him to the commands of the Briarwoods.

The Crimson Company faced Znaurl again later in 2100 AE, in the Iron Wode. The Hogs had conquered a small tribe of goblinoids, and were camped in an underground cavern system. The Crimson Company was able to defeat the orc and goblin forces, but Znaurl escaped.

Znaurl was next seen in Altherio's Tomb near La Passe. He had become fully consumed by Dusk Reaver, and a thrall of the Briarwoods. Though the Briarwoods were defeated, Znaurl was left alive, and remained with Atticus Tavius and Orvus Briarwood. His current status is unknown.