Orc Species in Arbaday, World of the Forgotten | World Anvil
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Orc

The gigantic nomads of the wild steppes

Males   Ability Score: +6 Strength, +6 Constitution, +2 Wisdom, and -4 Charisma.   Type: Male Orcs are larged sized creatures with the Humanoid Type and Orc subtype.   Speed: Male Orcs have a base land speed is 40 feet.   Senses: Male Orcs can see in the dark up to 60 feet.   Natural Armor: Male Orcs get a racial +5 natural armor bonus.   Orc Magic: Male Orcs have the following abilities as Spell-Like Abilities. At-Will: Darkness, Quickened Boiling Blood. 1/day: Firebelly, Deadly Juggernaut, Animal Growth. Caster Level equal to his character level   Orc Defenses: Male Orcs gain regeneration 5(Fire and Acid) and Spell Resistance equal to 11 + HD.   Black Blood: Orc bodies have fiendish blood flowing through their veins, and their blood is innately harmful to all life. When they are hit with a slashing or piercing weapon, all creatures adjacent to them must make a Reflex Save (DC 10 + ½ HD + CONMOD) or take 2d6 acid damage, taking half as much on a successful save. This ability does not trigger on self-inflicted hits.   Females   Ability Score: +4 Dex, -2 Con, +2 Int, +2 Wis, +4 Cha   Type: Female Orcs are medium size with the humanoid type with the orc subtype.   Speed: Female Orcs have a base speed of 30 feet.   Senses: Female Orcs have Darkvision out to 120ft.   Weapon Familiarity: Female Orcs are proficient with the hand crossbow, rapier, and shortsword.   Immunities: Female Orcs are immune to magic sleep effects and gain a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against enchantment spells and effects.   Spell Resistance: Female Orcs have spell resistance equal to 11 + their character level.   Spell-Like Abilities: Female Orcs can cast dancing lights, deeper darkness, faerie fire, feather fall, and levitate each at will, and have detect magic as a constant spell-like ability. A Female Orc can also cast divine favor, dispel magic, and suggestion once per day each. Caster Level equal to her character level.   Keen Senses: Female Orcs gain a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.   Poison Use: Female Orcs is skilled in the use of poisons and never risk accidentally poisoning themselves.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Orcs have extreme genetic dimorphism - females appear to be slender, dark-skinned elves while males tend to appear as giant, towering masses of muscle and power.

Genetics and Reproduction

They reproduce similar to Humans, except they tend to have anywhere between two to eight babies at a time.

Growth Rate & Stages

Once born, male orcs reach full growth around 12 while females reach full growth at around age 18. Orcs age slower than normal, and do not reach old age until age 60. They become old around age 90 and reach venerable age at age 120, dying shortly thereafter.

Ecology and Habitats

Orcs are commonly found in warm steppes and open grasslands.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Orcs typically have a varied and balanced diet as Human, but prefer more meat than them.

Biological Cycle

Orcs show outward signs of age as humans do.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Orcish males tend to have brutish, vague pig-like faces with tusks protruding from their mouths, while females have more traditionally beautiful faces and regal appearances.

Average Intelligence

Orcs tend to have higher than average intelligence when compared to humans for those that manage to live into adulthood.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Orcs have blindsense out to 30ft, and can see in the dark out to 120ft.
Genetic Descendants
Lifespan
120 years
Conservation Status
Orcs are found everywhere in The Wild Steppes, and are rarely found outside of it.
Average Height
Males: 8'0 - 12'0ft   Females: 5'2- 5'10ft
Average Weight
Male: 1,220 - 1,620lbs   Female: 90 - 140lbs
Average Physique
Orcish males are tall and towering behemoths full of muscle mass and physical power, while females tend to be slender and small of stature.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Orcish skin can range from various shades of green to black and even purple. Males do not have hair, and female hair is white. Eyes are various shades of blues and violets.

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