Lukosh was an Orc Chief who led the Broken Plains tribes into an alliance with Llovar Rutonu and the Uthuk Y'llan during the First Darkness.
The Uthuk Y’llan already comprised a fearsome host of warriors, fueled by Ynfernael energies and filled with a desire to pillage foreign lands and destroy any resistance. Yet, while these warriors were terrible, Llovar could not have brought war to Talindon without the help of allies who swore themselves to his cause. The Orcs of the Broken Plains were the first to pledge allegiance to the Locust Lord, their bellicose Chief Lukosh seeking any opportunity for violence.
While the Uthuk formed the vanguard of the Ynfernael forces, the Orcs under Lukosh mainly served as raiding parties. This suited the orcs well, as they were accustomed to hit and run plundering.
At the Battle of the Burning Hills, Timmorran baited an army of Orcs into attacking their strong, elevated position, leading to a conclusive victory in which Timmorran struck down Chief Lukosh with his magic. Timmorran considered Orcs violent brutes, but he sensed that they had little love for the Ynfernael. He reckoned that the only reason Llovar could rely on his Orc allies was because of Lukosh’s bloodthirsty brand of personal loyalty. Sure enough, the Orcs soon began to desert the Ynfernael cause and by 486 Llovar would no longer be able to call upon a single Orcish regiment.
References
- Realms of Terrinoth