The Dark Kindred is a shadowy force based in the Northlands, popularly believed to have been summoned by the Shadow Lord from the underworld. Prior to the outbreak of the Crystal War, they clashed with the Orcish empire in the frozen north, soon defeating the Bloodwing Horde and captured their leader, Kingslayer Doggvdegg. The orcs joined under the Shadow Lord's banner, and Doggvdegg eventually became a commander of the Orcish Hosts. Along with the Quadav Shieldwarriors and Yagudo Theomilitary, they established the Beastman Confederate.