Orcs

Orcs, alternatively known as Steppe Orcs after the geography of their homeland, were the native species of Akhatai. They were the greater race of Orc-kind, having developed far more rapidly than the lesser species known as Goblins. They worshipped the war-god Kherekhis.
Orcs were known to hold themselves in great esteem and were every bit as proud as they were stubborn. They were a pensive and patient race despite their relatively short lifespan, and respected dedication above all else. Although not an inherently violent race, they had great territorial aspirations throughout history. 
Later in the early years of the Era of Harvest, they founded and populated a nation in Western Astria named Olkhun. 
== Information ==
=== Physical Description ===
Orcs were famously sturdy and naturally muscular. They were often lean and light on their feet. Members of the race were taller than their counterparts, with significantly higher muscle density.
Their skin typically ranged from greens to browns. Orcs often had coarse black hair. Their eyes could be coloured after a range of dull colours, though dark grey was most often seen. 
Their primal origins were quite evident, shown in their long, sharpened fangs. Most orcs possessed four of these, though by and large the two bottom fangs were often longer.
=== Society ===
Orc culture developed around a nomadic way of life. Members of the species were rarely comfortable living sedentary lifestyles, and their sparsely constructed settlements reflected this. Many cities constructed by the race were very often little more than gatherings of tents and palisades. 
While far from savage in their manner, orcs were prideful beings that rarely backed down from a challenge, especially if their ability with a weapon was called into question. They constantly sought to better their skills, and it was rare that a group of orcs went a day without frequent sparring.
=== Relations ===
Although strength was a quality that was certainly admired within orc society, it was a virtue that took many forms. Their race was notoriously stubborn and dogmatic, but patient and spiritual in equal measure. Wildly disinterested in the matters of other races, they pursued an attitude of reluctant tolerance both with regards to foreigners that settled in their lands and also to those that lay further beyond. 
Within their own kin, orcs looked upon half-orcs with a strange mixture of contempt and acceptance. Though exhibiting many of the features of their race, half-orcs were more closely married to their human blood and tended to be more easily accepted outside of orc lands. Native tribes led or advised by half-orcs were often more successful and reached further territorially than those led by pure-blooded Orcs.Category:Browse