(As I said before the character of Kolvant Garr belongs to Tolgron of the Mass Effect Universe forum)
Drakus and Grunt climbed in the Hammerhead after Shepard ready to depart for Tuchanka, the older Krogan had some trouble fitting into the Hammerhead but he managed just fine, the door closed and the ship left the Normandy for Tuchanka.
"So Shepard, who are we picking up?" Drakus asked as the ship neared the Urdnot landing pod. "I gotta say, it's been a while since I was last on the homeworld."
"We're picking up a Krogan from another clan; we're just stopping here so I can ask Wrex for directions." Shepard explained to the two Krogan. "More pacifically we're picking up a Krogan by the name of Kolvant Garr." Drakus tensed up when he heard the clan name. "Is there something wrong?"
"For one thing I and Grunt will have to return to the ship." Drakus said bluntly causing Grunt and Shepard to look at him oddly. "I don't know the man personally, from what I've heard he's a mercenary who won't abandon his current job but that's all I know about him."
"Okay but why won't you two be able to accompany me?" Shepard asked.
"Clan Kolvant and Clan Urdnot hate each other's guts, I don't know the reason but be careful Shepard you will be treated with suspicion due to your ties with Urdnot." Drakus explained and Shepard nodded.
"Okay, since we're close to the landing pad there's no point in turning back, I'll leave you two with Urdnot and send the Hammerhead back to pick up Garrus and Zaeed, sound like a plan?" Shepard asked.
"Fine by me, I want the chance to chat with Wrex again anyway." Drakus shrugged just as the Hammerhead landed, Drakus got off the shuttle first catching the attention off several Krogan.
"Well, well, if it isn't the old bastard." The Oversear said with a respectful nod, Grunt and Shepard got off the shuttle next and Shepard gave Drakus a curious look.
"What does he mean by old bastard?" Shepard asked.
"It's an old nickname of mine, mostly due to the fact that it's rare to see Krogan as old as me in this day and age." Drakus explained. "Just don't start calling me that on the ship." He added.
"You have a deal." Shepard nodded before turning to the Oversear. "Is Wrex in?"
"Yeah, same spot you left him in the last time you where here." The Oversear nodded before letting the trio past him, Shepard turned to him as the Hammerhead took off.
"In about five minutes my shuttle will return with a Turian and a Human, they're with me and I'd appreciate it if you would direct them to me when they arrive." Shepard requested.
"You got it." The Oversear nodded, Shepard led the two Krogan to the main area of the Urdnot clan's hideout, most of the Krogan where by the Varren fighting pit save for Wrex, his personal guard and the chief scout, Shepard went up to Wrex who smiled when he saw his old friend.
"Shepard, good to see you again, and I see you now have Drakus with you." Wrex greeted the trio with a respectful nod.
"Unfortunately I won't be staying for long." Shepard said after he returned the nod. "I need directions to where clan Kolvant hangs out." Just as Shepard suspected the mention of the rival clan made some Krogan tense up.
"Kolvant is a much hated name around here Shepard." Wrex warned him his previously friendly demeanour long gone. "However as I'm sure you'll be able to handle yourself over there I'll have the Chief Scout arrange for you to have transportation; I suppose that Drakus has told you that he and Grunt won't be welcome there."
"They have." Shepard nodded as Zaeed and Garrus joined Shepard. "That's why I'm bringing these two with me and leaving Drakus and Grunt here encase something goes wrong at Clan Kolvant." Shepard explained.
"That's a smart plan." Wrex nodded. "So, what's this I hear about the Reapers attacking Earth?" Wrex asked.
"Unfortunately it's true." Shepard said folding his arms. "Last I heard the casualty rate is at three million and counting."
"I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this Shepard but the Krogan will help you in any way they can." Wrex reassured him.
"Thank you Wrex." Shepard said before turning to Garrus and Zaeed. "Are you two ready to go?" Shepard asked.
"Ready to move whenever you are Shepard." Zaeed nodded.
"Hopefully this recruitment will be easier than the others." Garrus muttered. "But yes I am ready to move as well."
"All right, if I need any assistance I'll call you on the radio we used back when you served on the Normandy, provided you still have it off course." Shepard said, Wrex grinned and reached behind his throne retrieving the earpiece.
"Please Shepard, for a while this was all I had left of you physically, there's no way in hell I'd get rid of it." Wrex said as he put the earpiece on, Shepard turned and left taking Garrus and Zaeed with him whilst Drakus made his way to the Varren fighting pit and Grunt stayed behind to chat with Wrex.
"Probably asking about those breeding requests he got after we killed the Thrasher Maw." Shepard thought as he made his way to the chief scout who turned around.
"Your transport is ready Shepard; if you have any more questions about Clan Kolvant ask them and ask them fast." The scout said.
"I only have two: how big is Clan Kolvant and what is the area surrounding the Clan's site like?" Shepard asked.
"That's simple enough." The scout shrugged his shoulders. "The clan it's self is fairly large, nowhere near the size of Urdnot mind you but it's still large, as for the area surrounding it, it has some ancient ruins surrounding it but other than that there's nothing special about the area."
"In that case we're ready to go." Shepard said as the chief scout led them towards the Tomka, he directed Shepard and his crew to get in the backseat whilst the scout got in the front.
"Know this, I can only drive you to the outskirts of Clan Kolvant's capital, any closer and the vehicle would come under heavy fire." The scout warned them.
"So we get to battle the local wildlife on the way to a place where the locals are more likely to shoot us on site than talk to us, you want to throw in a nuke whilst you're at it?" Zaeed asked sarcastically but the sarcasm seemed to be lost on the scout.
"You want me to nuke clan Kolvant?" The scout asked clearly puzzled.
"It's called sarcasm." Zaeed said bluntly. "Look it up."
"I knew that." The scout asserted as he drove away, after about twenty minutes the Tomka rolled to a stop. "The Kolvant capital is a few miles to the North off here; I wish I could take you closer Shepard but..." The scout started.
"That's fine, I could use the exercise." Shepard joked.
"If you say so, if you need backup give the word and I'll transport your friends over." The scout said making it clear that he meant Drakus and Grunt.
"Thanks but hopefully that won't be necessary." Shepard nodded as he, Garrus and Zaeed got out of the tomka, Shepard closed the door behind him and the scout drove off, Shepard and his crew immediately drew their guns knowing that they would need them; Shepard put a hand to his earpiece. "EDI, can you give us the exact location of the Kolvant capital?" Shepard asked.
"Analyzing." EDI answered, after a few seconds EDI responded with. "The Kolvant capital is a 20 minute walk to the North from your current location, the Krogan we are recruiting, Kolvant Garr, was seen talking with the clan leader, Kolvant Kreeg."
"Thanks EDI." Shepard said as he started leading his crew to the Kolvant Capital, a couple of wild Varren tried to attack the trio but they were gunned down quickly, they found the capital soon enough and when Shepard entered the area he was greeted with a less than warm reception from the native Krogan, the campsite was fairly large, not as big as Urdnot's but still large, like Urdnot it had a Varren fighting pit but from what he could see
"You are the one they call Shepard correct?" A old Krogan said approaching him.
"What off it?" Shepard asked.
"I am Clan Kolvant's shaman and I come with a message from Clan Leader Kreeg, he wants to speak with you before you recruit Garr." The Krogan said bluntly.
"Isn't Garr talking with him?" Garrus asked.
"Indeed he is, follow me." The Shaman said leading the trio to the throne room where they saw an average sized Krogan chatting with the clan leader.
"Which one of you is Kolvant Garr?" Shepard asked, the Krogan chatting with the clan leader turned around and smiled.
"That would be Shepard." The Krogan said approaching him. "It would be an honour to fight by your side."
"This is the famous Shepard? Doesn't look like much." The Clan Leader scoffed. "But considering how highly Wrex thinks of you there must be more than meets the eye."
"I thought Clan Kolvant and Clan Urdnot hated each other?" Shepard asked.
"We do but I've heard stories about you in battle Shepard." The Clan Leader said standing up, he began pacing. "After all, defeating a Rouge Spectre, going beyond the impassable Omega 4 Relay and surviving, destroying Saren's Genophage cure." The clan leader's eyes narrowed as he mentioned the last one. "You have an impressive résumé."
"You don't hate Shepard for destroying the Genophage cure?" Zaeed asked sceptical.
"This is the one thing me and Wrex agree on, Saren's pale horde where not true Krogan." The Clan Leader said dismissively.
"You know who else said that? It was none other than the Krogan Warlord Okeer." Shepard said and the Clan Leader growled.
"You would do well to not compare me to a mad man Shepard, you're lucky my men didn't shoot you on site for your affiliation with Urdnot." The Clan Leader's eyes narrowed. "On the other hand that does sound like something that Okeer would say so I'm not surprised in the least." Just then the alarms went off.
"What was that?" Garrus asked.
"SCOUT, I NEED A REPORT NOW!" The Clan Leader yelled into his earpiece, after a few seconds the leader growled. "Nonthak is attacking us."
"Who's that?" Shepard asked.
"He's the leader off the one clan we hate more than Clan Urdnot, Clan Yuruk." The leader stroked his chin. "How's this for a deal Shepard, you successfully defend my clan against the invaders and you can have Garr for as long as you need him, wound Nonthak enough so that I can finish him off permanently and you will be made an honorary member of Kolvant." The clan leader suggested.
"Just once I'd like a recruitment mission to go according to plan." Shepard muttered getting a laugh out of the clan leader. "Besides that I'm already an honorary member of Clan Urdnot due to being Urdnot Grunt's battlemaster."
"I understand but my first offer still stands." The clan leader nodded.
"Thanks but no thanks, but you can do one other thing for me: let Urdnot Drakus and Urdnot Grunt into the camp, I'll need their help..." Shepard started.
"THAT IS OUT THE QUESTION!" The clan leader roared, Shepard frowned before an idea crossed his mind.
"Well then, good look fighting Clan Yuruk off without my help." Shepard said folding his arms.
"What? You dare to call my bluff?" The Clan Leader demanded.
"Sorry, Shepard needs those Krogan on his side and from what I can see you don't have the numbers to go to war." Zaeed chimed in. "Let's go Shepard, it's obvious that they don't need..."
"FINE! Your allies can enter the camp grounds" The clan leader growled.
"Was that so hard?" Shepard mocked before putting a hand to his earpiece. "Drakus, I need you and Grunt to meet us at the Camp Kolvant grounds, I've convinced the Clan Leader to let you both in."
"I'm not even going to ask how you pulled that off." Drakus answered. "We'll be there, count on it." Drakus said before hanging up, 20 minutes later the two Krogan arrived and their reception was even colder than the one Shepard got, they approached Shepard and his crew.
"Good your here, I hope you didn't have to kill all the clan members to get here." Shepard said half jokingly.
"Let's just say the oversear will be in the medical tent for weeks." Drakus grumbled. "So why have you dragged us into hostile territory?" Drakus asked, Shepard explained the situation. "I can't say I'm familiar with this Clan Yuruk."
"It's a small clan, no bigger than a small Earth town." Garr answered. "As for why they are attacking Clan Kolvant it's because the clan leader is a mad man."
"You do know that you just described your own clan leader right?" Drakus asked earning a glare from the Clan Leader which he ignored. "I'm ready to go Shepard, personally I'd prefer to see this clan burn to the ground but since this is important I'm ready for battle."
"I am as well, Battlemaster." Grunt nodded.
"There's one more thing." Shepard said turning to the Clan Leader. "Who's leading the defence?
"That would be Kolvant Darr, you can find him over there." The Clan Leader said pointing to a large Krogan near a Tomka.
"Let's move." Shepard said leading his four crewmembers and Garr to the Krogan. "Kolvant Darr?" Shepard asked once they were close enough, the large Krogan looked up. "I'm Commander Shepard and..."
"Your helping me in the assault, I know the leader told me whilst you where calling Drakus and Grunt." Darr said with a nod. "We need all the help we can get; Clan Yuruk has the Blood Pack on its side."
"A clan run by a madman and the Blood Pack, you certainly know how to make missions fun Shepard." Drakus grinned.
"We're ready when you are Darr." Shepard said, Darr nodded and opened up the Tomka.
"Then get in, I intend to intercept those bastards before they reach the capital." Darr said, they entered the Tomka which drove off.