The Battle of Barak Varr - All Call to Arms!

[Kragg]

The Battle of Barak Varr – A Call to Arms!

In the southern reaches of the World's Edge Mountains, nestled upon the shores of the Black Gulf, stands the mighty Dwarf stronghold of Barak Varr. The powerful tides of the Black Gulf have carved out a deep cave system into the tall white rock, and here in these vast sea caverns the Dwarfs harbour their trading fleet. Known far and wide as the Gate to the Sea, Barak Varr has long been a symbol of trade, resilience, and Dwarf engineering unmatched across the Old World. Its towering sea gates, proud ironclads, and deep vaults have weathered centuries of storm and war.

But dark days have come.

From the Badlands and beyond, a vile tide now rises. Greenskin warbands, teeming with brutish Orcs and cackling Goblins, march upon the hold with siege engines forged from stolen scrap and hate. From the twisted corners of the world, Chaos warriors, warped and maddened, and vile bands of Druchii corsairs have emerged on their ships to join the fray. They seek to burn what they cannot take.

Barak Varr stands on the brink.

In this dire hour, the Bitterstone Thunderers of Ekrund march once more—not only in defense of Barak Varr, but to mark a proud milestone: ten years of brotherhood, battle, and beer-soaked victories! For a decade they have stood firm, and now they invite all kin to join them for a celebration clad in steel and gunpowder.

To all Clans, all Holds and all free Dwarfs of the mountains and beyond:

The horns of war sound. Rally your warbands. Sharpen your axes. Load your rifles. There is glory to be earned, grudges to be settled, and tales to be told for another ten years and more. Come to Barak Varr. Stand with the Bitterstone Thunderers. Drive back the darkness and remind the world that the Dawi do not yield!

Barak Varr must not fall!




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Dear Return of Reckoning Team,

First off, thank you for your tireless work and dedication throughout the years in keeping the world of Warhammer alive through Return of Reckoning. Your passion shows in every update and keeps our community thriving and engaged. As a guild that has been part of the server since its inception, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing the game’s evolution firsthand. Over the past 10 years, we’ve fought in countless battles, forged lasting friendships, and remained deeply committed to the world you’ve helped keep alive. Return of Reckoning has become more than just a game for us—it’s a shared history, a second home, and a testament to the enduring spirit of the Warhammer community.

We’ve proudly stood the test of time, through every patch, event, and challenge, and we continue to be inspired by the developers and the wider player base. It’s in that spirit that we now look to give something back—to contribute to the living legacy of Return of Reckoning by organizing a large-scale community event worthy of the game's rich lore and strategic depth.

We’re reaching out on behalf of the Bitterstone Thunderers with a proposal for a community-driven event we’re calling The Battle of Barak Varr. This event is designed to bring both factions—Order and Destruction—together in a large-scale, lore-rich clash that celebrates the spirit of WAR. Our vision is to create a memorable and immersive conflict at or around Barak Varr, with participation encouraged from guilds and solo players alike. Many guild and players have already agreed to participate. We aim to foster roleplay, PvP skirmishes, and coordinated siege-style warfare that captures the essence of Warhammer.

To make this event truly glorious, we would be incredibly grateful for your support in the following ways:

• Assistance with Zone Modification: If possible, enabling or temporarily modifying the Barak Varr to suit the needs of the event, such as a portal, cross chat, or NPC positioning.
• Broadcast Support: Announcements or reminders through in-game messages or on the RoR forums/Discord/Social media to help promote the event to a wider audience.
• Weekly Quest: Themed quest tasks for both factions
• Developer Presence (if feasible): Even just a symbolic appearance or message from the devs would mean a lot to the community and add to the excitement.

We’re more than happy to coordinate closely with you and provide a full outline of the event logistics, schedule, and community roles. Our goal is to complement your vision for Return of Reckoning and create something special for the players.

Please let us know if this is something you'd be open to exploring. We’d love the opportunity to work together to bring the Battle of Barak Varr to life.

[Scragmuncher]

Great work BT, Ret will be there with our slayers.
It would be amazing to see some dev support for community events like this. I really hope they can make it work.
Could be a great way to bring Realmwatch back for an event too.

[Archknight]

From the Stonebound Halls of Retribution, a reply is carved in oath and rune.

By oath unbroken and honor unbent, I, Hierogrud the Ironbreaker, answer this call. The shadow may stretch from Badlands to Black Gulf, but it shall find no victory in the hearts of the Dawi.

Barak Varr shall not stand alone.

Our axes are whet. Our shields are firm. Our grudges, aye, deep as the sea caverns beneath the hold. For every kin-slaying blade of the Druchii, for every cursed scrap bolted to a greenskin siege tower, for every whisper of Chaos borne on salt wind—there shall be reckoning.

The sons of Retribution march. Not for coin, not for song, but for vengeance and for kin.

Hold the gates, Thunderers. Raise high your runes, and pour the ale deep. For in fire and fury, we come.

Grudges shall be settled. Barak Varr shall endure. Baraz Umgi-Karak!

— Hierogrud, Stone-Warden of Retribution

[Wam]

Death to greenskins

TUP will be there to support our Bitter frenemies

[Hazmy]

Reikwatch shall once more march to war alongside our stout Dwarfen allies, as we once did at the Battle of Black Fire Pass! Let our banners rise and our oaths be honored, for the bonds of Steel and Faith endure!

- Hazmy, Grandmaster of Reikwatch

[Bavradai]

Order blob incoming.