Half-Orcs

Whether united under the leadership of a mighty warlock or having fought to a standstill after years of conflict, orc and human communities, sometimes form alliances. When these alliances are sealed by marriages, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for their mighty deeds.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common shared elements among these folk.

Biological Traits

Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common shared elements among these folk.

Genetics and Reproduction

Half-orcs reproduce like orcs, via spores. This raises the question- how were orcs born half human? Orcs have the ability to spread their spores not only to each other, but to other races too.

Growth Rate & Stages

Half-orcs mature at fifteen.

Ecology and Habitats

Half-orcs favor Sargot, Dwarna, and Denaunt. They are also found elsewhere, but not in abundance.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Half-orcs require more food than humans, typically hunting for their food.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Half-orcs have small versions of orcish tusks with a more pronounced face.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Half-orcs are scattered across the realms but are mostly in Sargot, Dwarna, and Denaunt.

Average Intelligence

Half-orcs are slightly less intelligent than humans, but have stronger courage.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Half-orcs have humanlike sensory capabilities.

Civilization and Culture

Gender Ideals

All genders are abundant.

Relationship Ideals

Half-orcs have humanlike relationships.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Orcs regard battle scars as tokens of pride and ornamental scars as things of beauty. Other scars, though, mark an orc or half-orc as a former prisoner or a disgraced exile. Any half-orc who has lived among or near orcs has scars, whether they are marks of humiliation or of pride, recounting their past exploits and injuries.

History

Half-orcs have a dark history. When the first humans arrived to the realms, orcs had owned much of Denaunt. Orcs raided human settlements- killing the soldiers and releasing their spores into those who can give birth. This resulted in the half-orc race, a misunderstood people.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Orcs. "They are our battlebrothers! Our creators! Fearsome warriors, great raiders, renowned pirates. We must preserve our heritage."
Humans. "Humans can be great battlebrothers, but they lack in orcish bravery."
Dwarves. "Dwarves shame us for our orcish roots! We must push down the dwarven oppressors and pull ourselves up from their mud-sodden remains. Dwarven cities are orcish property!"

Scientific Name

Undefined

Origin/Ancestry

Orcish descent

Lifespan

75 on average.

Average Height

5-6 on average.

Average Weight

220-240 lbs average.

Average Physique

Half-orcs are more muscular than humans, as they share the brute strength of the orc race.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Half-orcs are typically green or purple.