Orc

A violent and savage race, orcs are few but very troublesome. Some believe their only purpose is war and carnage. Very few come in contact with civilization. Only one known tribe large enough holds many of the orcs living in the Violent Hills Territory: Bhuzrog. As many times as soldiers from Aspain and Eskye manage to destroy the village it remains strong. They claim most of the territory within the Violent Hills. From birth they are taught to fight and rage. Not much is known about them, like the elves. Unlike the elves they are unwelcoming to anyone who steps foot near them. All orcs live within tribes within mountainous regions and dry/cold climates. They all worship the one eyed god Gruumsh.

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

They favor the dry heat and harsh winters.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Strong underbites

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Orcs are named after the first sound they make as a baby.

Beauty Ideals

Orcs regard battle scars as tokens of pride and ornamental scars as things of beauty.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Orc and Common. When it comes to common though, it is usually broken and heavily filled with Orc and grunts.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Traditional common orc culture is extremely warlike and when not at war the race is usually planning for it. Most orcs approach life with the belief that to survive, one must subjugate potential enemies and control as many resources as possible, which puts them naturally at odds with other races as well as themselves. This belief is spurred in part by Gruumsh and his pantheon, which teaches that all races are inferior to the orcs. Eyes of Gruumsh are orcs especially tied to the one-eyed god and offer sacrifices, read omens, and advise tribes through Gruumsh's will. For millennia common orcs have plagued civilizations as raiders and pillaging hordes with orc tribes united under the banner of Gruumsh.

Common Taboos

• Leaving a tribe and mingling with other races that do not worship Gruumsh is a major taboo unless they are conquered after a battle or war.

History

As orcs are never peaceful creatures, they follow the teachings of Gruumsh, the one eyed orc god.

Historical Figures

• Bhuzrog the Terrible created the village of Bhuzrog as a way to show strength and solidarity between orcs after their defeat 10 years ago.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Though shut out from other races, humans and other select races who follow under the god Gruumsh are allowed to live with orcs but are seen as lesser and much weaker when it comes to battle. It is common for tribes within the Violent Hill Territories.

Genetic Descendants

• Half Orc

Lifespan

~50 years

Average Height

>6 ft

Average Weight

230-280 lbs

Average Physique

Tall and burly