Forest Orcs

***ORCS*** - ***Oth***

Orcs have their origins beginning with the unity of Demone and Human relations. Over millennia mixing resulted in the creation of Mountain and Forest Orcs, the two having split due to a difference in Ideals and beliefs. Now at odds with each other yet required to tolerate one another, neither wanting a war. (Although there have been rumours of an uprising within the Forest Orcs..)

***FOREST ORCS*** - ***Othali***

Ruler's introduction <- TO WORK ON

The Forest Orcs (Othali) came before Mountain Orcs (Othiti), due to this their History is rather messy, parts of it seemingly even being erased. Many history books containing gaps ranging from just a few Centuries to countless Millennia going by ""undocumented"". The Forest Orcs (Othali) refusing to speak about those times as if sworn to secrecy, many not even knowing what might have happened during those times. Currently this topic is one of great contention and the cause of unease within the Forest Orcs (Othali) Kingdom. Their kingdom located within the depths of the thickest Forests, with trees tall and big as if being there since the dawn of time and man.

The Kingdom being rather hidden away from most travellers as (unlike the Othiti) The Othali prefer to stay amongst themselves and away from others regardless of their intent. Not accepting trades with other races nor being willing to sell their items to others, unless necessary. The Forest they live within overgrown with plant life and vegetation, giving the Othali countless resources, ones however that they are not willing to share.

The Forest Orcs (Othali) being a very reserved group which holds some resentment to passers-bys within their kingdom although welcomes them in regardless, trying to keep themselves allied with other races whilst seeing them as a constant threat which is better kept at bay rather than provoked. Holding great respect for the forest and the creatures which live within it as well as the plant life. Choosing to live off of Fruits and Vegetables rather than meat, although this doesn't seem to have always been the case, as if accruing only some decades ago. Many still hold a taste for Meat, raw meat. Going out hunting at night away from any watchful eyes, the Forest Orcs seemingly skilled Hunters yet keeping those skills hidden and often underutilised in day to day life. Their society seemingly a peaceful one, at least to those passing by. Their homes are built on the ground, either within the trees or nearby them out of wood, vegetation, and at times stone although that material is rare and far between. Only high standing Othali are able to have their homes built out of stone due to how hard to come by the material is within their part of the Forest.

**Characteristics and basic information:**

Forest Orcs are recognised by their tall yet rather lean builds which although aren't very intimidating have an almost foreboding appearance to them. Their teeth are unusually sharp yet kept well hidden (rarely any canines poking out), they have short pointy ears and their skin colour comes in various shades, from dark green to light, some more a mossy colour than others. With their hair able to be any colour as well as their eyes.

Their clothes are typically light yet well maintained and embroidered with small details. Some tend to wear their clothing layered whilst others prefer a looser fit. Regardless however, due to their environment being rather warm, it's rare for them to wear anything overly thick or body tight.

**Aging:** Due to having their origins going as far back as to the Demones, Forest Orcs (as well as Mountain Orcs) are Immortal. However somehow not many of them live long enough to be considered elderly, often dying upon reaching adulthood due to an unknown illness which seems to occur at random within the Forest Orcs. Not all suffer from it upon reaching adulthood however those who do aren't likely to survive it.

**Height:** Ranging from 6'0 to 8'0. (Although there have been those born shorter and taller than within the average height range.)

**Religion:**

Forest Orc have their beliefs deeply rooted within nature and the forest itself, yet over centuries those beliefs have changed and soured with not many still actively practising them. The beliefs of old however still remain present within the Forest Orcs kingdom, they remain protective of the nature around them and especially "their" part of the forest. Those few who to this day practise the religion and gather.. offerings to the nature around them, tend to be looked down upon or pitied as if they were fools who believe in made up legends and tales.

**Strengths:**

*Hunting* - Although not as Agile or Strong as other races, The Forest Orcs are phenomenal hunters even if they'd like you to believe otherwise. Their reflexes are nearly unmatched to others, able to pick up on the smallest of changes within their environment.

*Agriculture* - Due to living shut off (for the most part) from other Races, the Forest Orcs have adapted and grown with their environment. Cultivating it as well as its resources, building off of them and with them to create a self-sufficient farming system in which they don't need any help with from other races.

**Weaknesses:**

*Sensitive Hearing* - Forest Orcs cannot stand loud noises nor loud people, which is one of the many reasons they tend to be more than hesitant and weary about outsiders inside their kingdom.

*Illness* - Their Immortal life expectancy is often cut short due to an illness they have little to no control over. Besides that one however, they are also overall more likely to get sick than other Races. Their immune system not used to things outside of the forest, making it an easily accessible weak spot in times of war or assassinations.