Sharku

The Sharku also known as krakenmin are natives of the Shattered Islands formerly known as the Golvorian Isles. The Sharku are fierce men of the seas. Though not considered men but certainly considered by the Armaeum (scientific community) earthkin, once considered the center of the Seahalls of Balhalas but upon the Mur's return the Golvorian Isles were shattered and the men their warped or killed so the Sharku may rule once more. Their naval supremacy is unmatched. They are said to command krakens and ride sharks though this has not been officially recorded.

History
The Golvorian Isles were settled by the Lower Men (submitted men in the south) under the rule of the Darvornoth where the first Seahall was built allegedly by salted stones and "krakenbones." This led to a fierce conflict between the indigenous Sharku and the Lower Men.

Within the Storm
The Sharku are said to be gathering fleets and have been harassing the ports of Sumerford, Balhalas, and the Redwater. However this noted to be not unusual by Herceus Crane who often sends his own men to help with piracy, though it appears more organized.

At the time of Haludin's death the Coalition following receives word that the Sharku, uniting and amassing a fleet landed and captured Balhalas while the Balhalan fleet besieged Sumerford. The organization and numbers of the Sharku are completely overwhelming and further take the continental lords by surprise. The Sharku then cut inland, harassing the Lands of Crane's borders. The Sharku fleet then split and attacked the Redwater, the last step to invading the Ebontide.

Longfin is left to hold Balhalas. When Stalaheid and his company arrive they face Longfin and his men who are noted by Alnair as being particularly large and fierce. However they are no match for Morathi's heavy armor and steel splitting Rajiken or Alnair's fast and surgical movements.