Most of the members of this intimidating group are from Barag. Hence, the name of this people comes from a bastardization of "Baraki"--meaning someone from Barag. Out of the northern wilds of Barag, from the settlements deep in the forests around Higanir and Saur, the first clan of Barrakkers gathered sometime after the end of the Age of Silence. Generally of ancient Marjoran descent, these Baraki are tough, sturdy, barrel-chested, and stolid. Seemingly slow in thought, the Barrakkers simply focus on the basic necessities of living though they often are cunning and resourceful.

As a clan, the Barrakkers are no different from the northern settlements of people in Barag. However, one out of every hundred Barrakkers have developed a unique ability-to berserk. It is said that the berserker rage summoned by the Barrakkers comes from the taint of Curi blood awoken in some at the coming of the Age of Remembering. Berserker Barrakkers are said to be able to see a dim view of the future--a vision often of their own impending death--which in turn drives them into their warrior madness.

Since the end of the Age of Silence, the Barrakkers have formed a loose union. All are fierce in battle and have been recruited by mercenary armies across the realm. However, few rarely survive a lengthy tour of duty. Some fear the Barrakkers for their bloodlust. Others covet their single-minded ability to defeat their foes. In the end, the Barrakkers tend to keep to their own communities protecting their own. At times, seeking experience and more often than not a good fight, Barrakkers will wander away from their homes. Steadfastly loyal, stubbornly decisive, and ruthlessly efficient, the Barrakkers fight for respect, for home, and for victory.

The Barrakker symbol is the bull or bull's horns.

To be a Barrakker, the player-character needs the following requisites (calculated for Rule of Arms):

RANK	REQUISITES	POINTS	GAINED BENEFITS
Barrakker, 1st Season	Constitution 1, Feat of Strength 1 Streetwise 1 1st Primary Skill 1 1st Secondary Skill 1 Organization 1	22	• lineage • Organizational ability: Berserk x 3 a day • +1 Feat of Will
Barrakker, 2nd Season	Constitution 2, Feat of Strength 2 Streetwise 2 1st Primary Skill 2 1st Secondary Skill 2	26	o Organizational ability: Berserk x 4 a day
Barrakker, 3rd Season	Constitution 3 Feat of Strength 3 1st Primary Skill 3 1st Secondary Skill 3	36	• Organizational ability: Berserk x 5 a day

PRIMARY SKILLS: Aid, Armorsmithing, Survival, Tracking, Weaponsmithing
SECONDARY SKILLS: any Lore, History

The full description of the Barrakkers can be found in the full-version of the Archaea sourcebook.

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