Difference between revisions of "Orcs"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
"Orc" is the most commonly encountered sub-race of Goblinoids. The others are Hobgoblin and Goblin. | |||
The | Orcs are a cunning warlike race originally from the mountainous island of Cozak. They spread throughout Asmythe during the third era. Orc society honors the strongest and leave the weakest to die, become enslaved, or eaten. Needless to say, this attitude is not appreciated by the other races. | ||
The Orc race is composed of three sub-races: goblins, hobgoblins, and orcs. Hobgoblins are the smartest of the lot and typically play the role of leader and warmonger. The orcs are the strongest, the brutes, warriors, and enforcers of society. Goblins are the weakest and by far the most numerous, they are the laborers and craftsmen. These roles were determined eons ago; there is no such thing as "climbing the ladder" in orc society. | |||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Orcs prefer colder environments but will live and thrive anywhere. | |||
==Diet== | ==Diet== | ||
Meat, whatever they can catch | Meat, whatever they can catch, and meaty vegetables like squash and potatoes. | ||
==Demeanor== | ==Demeanor== | ||
Orcs tend to be mean, brutal, unforgiving, and vengeful. They don't mix well with "civilized" cultures and often come into conflict with their neighbors over who is and isn't food who should have control over crops and land. | |||
Orcs are generally feared and hated by other races, more for their brutality and unpredictable nature than any physical, mental, or industrial aspect of their culture. | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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Goblins are smaller than the rest of their ilk by several inches and tend to have lighter, greyer skin and hair. | Goblins are smaller than the rest of their ilk by several inches and tend to have lighter, greyer skin and hair. | ||
Orcs are a bit taller than goblins and much wider and much more muscular; their skin and hair color fall somewhere between the goblins and hobgoblins. | |||
==Fighting Style== | ==Fighting Style== | ||
Orncs prefer large, sharp, and pointy weapons. A typical orc raiding party consists of one or two hobgoblins, a dozen orcs, and several goblin dogs. The orcs and goblin dogs lead the charge wile the hobgoblins provide support and may take flanking positions, employ missile weapons, or otherwise attack from a position of advantage. | |||
==Homeland Government== | ==Homeland Government== | ||
Orc society is strictly structured. At it's core it is a Kratocracy, rule by whoever can take and keep power, but it is always lead by a dominant hobgoblin or, rarely, a council of hobgoblins. Unexpectedly the hobgoblin leaders are usually female, permitting the males more opportunity to participate in raids and the machines of war. | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
Orcs like to chew on their names, and have taken to adding outrageous honorifics to the end. Orc names are similar to Mongolian, Polish, and Turkish names. | |||
Example: Kragmar the slayer of giant hordes and eater of | Example: Kragmar the slayer of giant hordes and eater of human eyeballs. | ||
Revision as of 23:09, 22 September 2021
Description
"Orc" is the most commonly encountered sub-race of Goblinoids. The others are Hobgoblin and Goblin.
Orcs are a cunning warlike race originally from the mountainous island of Cozak. They spread throughout Asmythe during the third era. Orc society honors the strongest and leave the weakest to die, become enslaved, or eaten. Needless to say, this attitude is not appreciated by the other races.
The Orc race is composed of three sub-races: goblins, hobgoblins, and orcs. Hobgoblins are the smartest of the lot and typically play the role of leader and warmonger. The orcs are the strongest, the brutes, warriors, and enforcers of society. Goblins are the weakest and by far the most numerous, they are the laborers and craftsmen. These roles were determined eons ago; there is no such thing as "climbing the ladder" in orc society.
Habitat
Orcs prefer colder environments but will live and thrive anywhere.
Diet
Meat, whatever they can catch, and meaty vegetables like squash and potatoes.
Demeanor
Orcs tend to be mean, brutal, unforgiving, and vengeful. They don't mix well with "civilized" cultures and often come into conflict with their neighbors over who is and isn't food who should have control over crops and land.
Orcs are generally feared and hated by other races, more for their brutality and unpredictable nature than any physical, mental, or industrial aspect of their culture.
Appearance
Hobgoblins have dark brown or black skin, rough angular features, black or white hair and fierce brown or black eyes.
Goblins are smaller than the rest of their ilk by several inches and tend to have lighter, greyer skin and hair.
Orcs are a bit taller than goblins and much wider and much more muscular; their skin and hair color fall somewhere between the goblins and hobgoblins.
Fighting Style
Orncs prefer large, sharp, and pointy weapons. A typical orc raiding party consists of one or two hobgoblins, a dozen orcs, and several goblin dogs. The orcs and goblin dogs lead the charge wile the hobgoblins provide support and may take flanking positions, employ missile weapons, or otherwise attack from a position of advantage.
Homeland Government
Orc society is strictly structured. At it's core it is a Kratocracy, rule by whoever can take and keep power, but it is always lead by a dominant hobgoblin or, rarely, a council of hobgoblins. Unexpectedly the hobgoblin leaders are usually female, permitting the males more opportunity to participate in raids and the machines of war.
Names
Orcs like to chew on their names, and have taken to adding outrageous honorifics to the end. Orc names are similar to Mongolian, Polish, and Turkish names.
Example: Kragmar the slayer of giant hordes and eater of human eyeballs.
