The Skerg and Tar-Skerg rank among the original inhabitants of the dark continent of Urgath. Though not blessed with the mind nor the courage of the nations, the Skerg are kindhearted and hard-working fellows. Due to their weakness and timidity, however, they have easily become slaves for the dark nations. Only a few of them retain their freedom; they are hiding from the slave-drivers of the Dark Ones in the swamps of Urgath.