Jarg the Conqueror was a legendary Barbarian king of Enrothian lore who reigned over the majority of Antagarich generations prior to Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland.
Biography[]
A heroic warrior, Jarg formed a massive Horde and conquered all the lands from ocean to ocean, including Bracaduun. He ruled for long years, but after he passed away from old age, his sons started to fight for the throne. Their squabbles weakened the Barbarians' domain, and the Wizard-Kings of Bracaduun rose to power. Though once mighty, the Barbarians were soon reduced to imperial slaves.
The Wizard-Kings' empire attempted to wipe the story of Jarg from living memory in order to perpetuate his descendants' obedience and despondence. However, the legend was retained and kept alive by bards. After long years of slavery, one of the last bards, dying, told the story of Jarg to a young Barbarian shepherd named Tarnum. Inspired by his forebear's conquests, Tarnum began a second uprising against the Empire of Bracaduun in hopes of restoring his culture to their former glory. Tarnum followed the steps of the mighty Jarg, and was successful in his crusade against the Wizard-Kings.
Over a thousand years later, following the Reckoning, Jarg's memory continued to live on in the hearts of his descendants - on Axeoth, his name was invoked during Waerjak's crowning, where he was referred to as one of the Barbarians' greatest ancestors.
Appearances[]
Jarg is mentioned in Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland and Heroes of Might and Magic IV.
