Greenskins

Greenskins are a collection of races who are widely known for their backwards nature and savagery that historically threatened the integrity of Clamund and beyond. Greenskins can come in all shapes and sizes depending on the master they serve and sometimes band together to form greenskin confederacies that settle along the fringes of Clamund's feudal borders. Greenskins can range from goblins, orcs, ashuks and even ogres, who are more human than greenskin but were still subjected to horrendous procedures.
Greenskins were a major threat to fledgling kingdoms across Clamund shortly after the departure of the Wizard Kings as many greenskins were created and led by the dark lords. Their creation of the greenskins was largely in the need to assert their dominance where they might not want to go as many humans, dwarves and elves, despite a minority being loyalists, were naturally opposed to their rule. Greenskins often were made in questionable ways but one of the most common procedures often involved the Wizard King or his servants taking a captive and forcefully subjecting them to horrendous surgeries which gave them unnatural regrowing abilities, greenish to ochre leathery skin and would turn them into a greenskin.
Historically, greenskins served as the primary soldiers for Wizard Kings and were often backed up by human and elven warriors who were less expendable. Greenskins came in large numbers and are usually fanatically loyal to the wizard king that made them; rarely going out of their way to help humans or even another wizard king. Greenskins not under direct command often fall into chaos without a leader, but it is not unusual for a intelligent orc or ashuk to take command of a group of greenskins under the promise of looting and pillaging surrounding areas such as Foultooth the pale orc.
== History ==
Greenskins first appeared in Clamund during the Age of Magic many decades prior to the arrival of Visiman during the reign of the Wizard Kings. With little power to keep the dark mages in check, many had bullied what little populations they had into horrendous torture that would turn them from a human into a greenskin. The first few experiments turned out to be failures as many of the people either died or turned into species far too dark or twisted to be considered greenskins. By the first recorded decade of Clamund, tens of thousands of greenskins would inhabit the regions of Clamund, often going to war with one-another for the sake of their wizard kings which were usually fought over slaves and plunder. Wizard kings of the Western and Eastern regions would be more inclined to breed greenskins unlike the Central Region, where wizard kings would enlist the help of human and dwarven warriors who were compliant under their rule, rather than subjecting them to the procedures necessary to create greenskins.
By 75, Greenskins would largely dominate wizard king armies and would often come into conflict with the fledgling human kingdoms who fought against the ideals of the wizard kings. Although many greenskins were bred to be strong, many could not handle the advanced technologies of the humans who often came into battle armed with bronze and iron weapons against stone spears and wooden clubs. The incursion of the dwarven city holds as well as the rise of independent human tribes and clans across the continent meant the destruction of both the wizard kings and the command hierarchy of the greenskins along with them.
By the end of the Age of Magic many greenskin tribes would still exist, often fighting with the tribespeople of uncivilized regions in scattered warbands not under any major command. More often than not, smart greenskins who were direct lieutenants or servants to the now powerless Wizard Kings came to power among the lesser greenskins who destroyed, raped and pillaged many human settlements including some dwarven holds. Foultooth the pale orc would be the first major historical figure to rally bands and tribes of orcs and goblins who would ravage the Western Region in the Kingdom of the First Man, ending with the siege of Bridgefarr where he would meet his violent end after slaying over a dozen dwarven militiamen.
After the end of greenskin leadership, many greenskins would flee underground where they would find solace among the savage beasts and dark demons that inhabited the winding tunnels and cave systems below Clamund. There they would stay for many centuries, with very few venturing back to the surface to pillage settlements.
== Greenskin Races ==
=== Goblin ===
Goblins were the most numerous and weakest of the greenskins who inhabited the lower rungs of greenskin society. Goblins often served as footpads to the higher class, never reaching anywhere near the level that orcs and Ashuk's could attain. Goblins lack any mental capacity to lead armies or administer tribes which often led them to follow idiotic ideas which would culminate into rebellions. More often than not, goblins would be the vanguard of greater greenskin armies, soaking up arrow fire or swords so that the stronger more capable warriors could clean up. Despite the sudden drop of intelligence gained from the breeding of goblins. It is an easy process that could sometimes result in the production of several goblins out of a single breeding pit and many wizard kings knew the procedure well. Unlike the production of orcs and ashuks, goblins could be produced with the body of a single cow.
=== Orc ===
Orcs are the second most numerous greenskin that was at the disposal of Clamund's wizard kings. Orcs are loyal, brutal and often well versed in warfare, filling the ranks of a wizard king's more competent forces. Orcs range is a variety of sizes but never as small as goblins as they can be as tall as an ogre or as strong as a bear or as fat as a pig. Their skin ranges from dark brown, ochre, various shades of green and even milky white and their skin is extremely tough like boiled leather. Orc intelligence is not the best but many orcs can be extremely smart, taking a likeness to military strategy which could make them tough and an issue for some smaller kingdoms.
=== Ashuk ===
Ashuk's are a seldom seen race of orcs that are usually always dark in colour. Ashuk's are bred for war and they fill the ranks of the most vile and evil wizard kings willing to undergo the horrendous and straining process of turning prime humans into Ashuks. Ashuks stand taller than humans and are almost twice as strong. Although they are rare, Ashuks are deadly, brutal and sadistic, taking pleasure in the killing of any living being as if they were crazed maniacs. Despite their brutal nature, Ashuks are well disciplined in comparison to their other cousins, knowing to take orders well while having the ability to lead and fight in their own units. During the Age of Magic, those wizard kings with the fortunate ability to produce Ashuks often placed them in positions of power, taking the role of warlords or commanders who controlled their lesser brethren. Those kings with enough dark magic and influence were able to produce Ashuk's at an alarming rate, forcing some kingdoms to take drastic measures in order to prevent Ashuk led forces from running rampant in their territories. 
=== Ogre ===
Ogres are the largest of the greenskins and often resemble larger humans. Ogre's are often treated as dumb shock troopers, with some even lacking the intelligence of a goblin mudcrawler which some greenskins must be weary about. Their pale skin is often bare as Ogre's possess much body fat to absorb blows while continuing to fight without feeling pain. Despite their size and stature, Ogre's often feel the sense of independence, leading the fall of their widespread adoption among Wizard Kings as they desert after only a few weeks of campaigning or simply standing around. More often than not, Ogre's simply get bored, taking ambition in the menial things they pick up along their life which often devolves into banditry. Ogre gangs are not uncommon in Clamund and rogue Ogres are far too common as they are similar to a pest for some towns and villages often leading to people asking for help to get rid of them.
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