Greenskin Culture - Food and Farming

Maintaining a Tribe means there are mouths to feed. Where many think the Greenskin rugged barbarians, taking whatever they need to survive, this tends to be the exception and not the rule itself. Most Tribes will have claimed their own slice of land within the Orcish Tribelands, and they use this primarily for food. This may vary depending if the Tribe has a settled location or a more nomadic lifestyle, but both will have access to varying foods.

Hunting

Naturally strong and adept at wilderness survival, many Greenskin will be more than capable of hunting wildlife for food. Be it with spear, bow or axe, hunting is a prized skill to have. Many Tribes will have hunting parties who will go out to find animals to kill for food. However, simply hunting everything in sight will soon destabilise the ecosystem, so this is always done in moderation. Hunters will keep an eye on animal populations, and with an awareness of nature and balance in the world, declare what to hunt and when. For the more nomadic Tribes, their wanderings are typically dictated by herds of animals, who they will follow and hunt for food.

Such animals that are regularly hunted include wild boars, deer, antelope and aurochs, wild game birds and fowl, and occasionally fish and seafoods if near water sources.

Gathering

Living off the land, Tribes will have those that go out to the wilderness to gather what resources they can that are naturally grown - including food. This will include berries and mushrooms, wild veg and fruits. When a location with such a resource is found, the Gatherers of the Tribe will make a note of it, and then be responsible for keeping it as a resource. Over picking is frowned upon greatly.

Farming

First developed by the Orcs, the Greenskin Tribes have basic knowledge of farming. Around settlements, flooded rice fields can be found, with the occasional vegetable patch. The majority of the Orcish Tribelands does not have the soil to support extensive farming of more traditional crops such as wheat and grain. Rice has found its way in to the heart of Greenskin culture, and the Farmers of the Tribe will grow and harvest great amounts to be stored. This may be in part why Greenskin settlements tend to be found on some form of elevation - hills, cliffs and mountains. Around them, the rice fields will be built, making it easier to collect the much needed water to grow the crops needed.

Drinks and Alcohol

A water source is needed for the Tribe to survive, so rivers, lakes and the coast is vital. Wells can sometimes be found in Greenskin settlements, but these are rare. Rudimentary aqueducts are more common, bringing water from higher locations and crudely made reservoirs.

Fruit is sometimes made in to juices, or put in to water to flavour it. This is seen as a luxury, and is often held for celebrations or religious purposes.

The Greenskin have developed their own form of alcohol made by fermenting differing vegetables and fruits. To outsiders, this is usually a strong, potent beverage, and definitely more suited for the simpler, harsher Greenskin palette. Alcohol is also used in times of celebration, although some Tribes have great Orcish brewers who are happy to provide a drink for whoever can pay.