Battlerager

"If it moves, kill it."

- Battlerager maxim

Battleragers are a type of dwarven fighter whose combat style relies on raw instinct, anger and physical strength. The individuals who practice this type of fighting are usually mentally unstable with a low life expectancy.

Despite this simple attitude, battleragers are a key element of dwarven warfare. Their almost suicidal style allows more strategic fighters to plan and execute more complex techniques, on already worn down enemies.

Physical Description
The close combat battlerager style means that all dwarves who practice it must be immensely strong and durable. Battleragers usually focus only on what they need to fight and survive, this has lead to individuals with poor personal hygeine.

Battlerager armor is usually thick and spiked. This armor in incorporated into the fighting style of the battlerager. Most battleragers cover their entire bodies in tattoos and symbols, any skin left bare will be covered in war paint before battle.

Etymology
Battleragers are known as Kuldjargh in their native Dwarvish, which literally translates to axe idiot.

Beliefs
Battleragers worship the dwarven gods of war and many believe they channel their god's spirit in battle. Battleragers are also under the impression that if they die in battle, their gods will resurrect them with increased strength. These beliefs allow battleragers to fully immerse themselves into combat, as they have no fear of death.

Fighting Style
The infamous battlerager fighting style relies on individuals immersing themselves completely into battle, relying only on instinct and aggression.

Once in battle these dwarves become almost animal like, their eyes bulge, their teeth grind and drool flicks from their mouths and beards. Battleragers are taught to use their whole bodies in combat, incorporating their spike armor, which allows them to deal fatal blows with a barge, kick or even headbutt.

Some guilds of battleragers have taken to riding dire wolves into battle.

Organisation
Battleragers are formed into guilds, these small groups are very exclusive and members live on the outskirts of dwarf settlements.

Reception
Although considered brave by their kin, most battleragers are outcasts, rarely engaging in conversation with other dwarves. Children are kept away from battleragers, due to their aggressive nature and short temper.

Notable Battleragers
The leader of the Gutbusters. A guild of Battleragers who specialize in using their spiked armor in combat.
 * Thibbledorf Pwent
 * Gutbuster Brigade