With the death of Shagauk, the orc's fertility goddess, orcs lost their longevity where they previously lived a little over two centuries. Now orcs at most could make it to around half a century. This loss of longevity was not immediate, but instead gradual over two thousand years following her demise. Over the years, most orcish communities gradually lost interest in learning or preserving orc culture. The thought being that life was already too short to bother wasting time thinking about the past.
This lack of education would eventually result in many orcs resorting to barbarism to sustain their communities since they would have no knowledge when it comes to agriculture.
Among the Eternals, orcs are the only race that doesn't have any noble spirits tied to them. This and other factors have branded orcs as the runts of the Eternals. Whether it be anger or envy, orcs are the most susceptible when it comes to awakening their mark. An awakened orc can potentially cause those with weak will power to enter a murderous rage. Because of this, an awakened orc is usually killed on sight.
Orc
Ability Score Increase Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Size Medium
Speed
Orc Traits
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. Orcs mature a little faster than humans, reaching adulthood at around 14. Orcs age quite quickly and don't often live past 50.
Size. Orcs are usually over 6 feet tall and weigh between 230 and 280 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Aggressive. As a bonus action, you can move up to your speed toward an enemy of your choice that you can see or hear. You must end this move closer to the enemy than you started.
Primal Intuition. You have proficiency in two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, and Survival.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Orc.
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