I've only had two ragers, but I love the cabal deep down. It is woven into the history of cf.

Try a cloud, dwarf, arial, duergar warrior.

Make a very simple role, that isnt "mages blew up my city".

Never care about gear, never care about dying, only care about dead mages and the village.

Make last stands, when it is you against the horde, try and pick them off.

When neccessary charge.

Have fun :)