Batik & Rat

Batik is a great orc warrior among his clan. He is undefeated on the battlefield. He swings his axe with might, and fears no man! He had led raid after raid on human and elven villages (don’t judge!). His clan leader has granted him the right to find a mate. But before the mate Choosing Ceremony, Batik makes a fatal flaw. He decides on one final elven village raid. He plunders, loots, and kills. Such fun! He is feeling on top of the world, when he hears a cry. An elven toddler crawls up to him. The ugly little thing tries to get him to pick it up. He calls it Rat, it is a pale skinned whiny, and needy thing. Gods, is it ugly. And it won’t leave him alone. Rat follows him everywhere. Back to the clan. Rat drives him crazy. Begrudgingly he takes care of Rat.And the Choosing ceremony? Well he can kiss that off. What female orc in their right mind, would want him with Rat in tow? The child is ruining his life!