Orc

## Blight of Madness

In response to the rise of Goblins one of the old factions of Ancients built a massive wall to protect themselves and their lands. They waged war with the Goblins for centuries until they developed a lust for battle and war. Cíneai, Goddess of Nature, tried to save them and bring them back to the ways of the Ancients. They would not listen, instead mutilating their bodies in prayers for battle. One day a monster of a child was born to their leader; a large brute beast, dumb but a creature of combat prowess. The boy was named Orc. Years later, the boy’s mother could no longer hide her disturbed feelings towards her own son and tried to kill the monster. Cíneai intervened, angered by the mother’s actions and lack of respect for life. She could not, however, save the child. So, she cursed all the subjects of the leader to be like the monster of a child. Eventually the whole faction was like Orc and took his name.

### Physical Description

Orcs stand 8 to 9 feet tall and weigh 300+ pounds of muscle. Their skin is a grayish green color with black hair and black eyes. They have two top and two bottom teeth that are longer than the others and sharp, that stick out of their mouths even when closed. Orcs age slightly faster than humans and are considered adults at 12. They may live to be as old as 60+ years old.

### Personality

Orcs are aggressive people who live for battle. They are slow, dumb witted creatures, but are loyal to the end so long as they get to battle. Orcs may be naive but are typically very stubborn and would much rather smash something than try to find the key. Orcs are an act first think second people.

### Relationships

Orcs best relationship is, surprisingly, with the Goblins. They also share a good relationship with Ogres and Sun Elves, both pure and half-bloods. Orcs are mostly disliked in the lands as they often conduct raids on small villages and pillage farm lands. Orcs dislike Trolls as they often disagree. They view Half-Orcs as just that, they are only Half an Orc. They don't dislike them, but look down upon them. Orcs dislike Dark Elves for once being Elves, whom they hate. They dislike Gnomes as they think they take advantage of Half-Orcs. Orcs dislike Humans and Nai alike and only see them as sport to raid and pillage. Orcs like Kobolds as they provide Orcs with weapons and armor from their caves and mines. In return, Orcs have developed a hatred of Dwarves and will often help Kobolds battle them.

### Lands

Orcs tribes and clans can be found roaming the lands as well as raiding and pillaging as they travel. Orcs prefer hot and humid places to live. This often brings them near coastal lines or large bodies of water more inland. Some Orcs find themselves at home in Goblin, Kobold, and Sun Elf societies.

### Religion

Orcs worship the deity Tiamat mostly as well as Bactetis.

### Language

Orcs have their own language known as Orcish. It is rare for an Orc to speak the common language of the land. Typically, this Orc will be the leader of a clan, tribe, or battle unit.

### Names

Orc names are very simple and barbaric in nature.

## Orc Game Rule Information

Attributes:

* Body: 12/20 Strength, 8/20 Dexterity, 12/28 Vitality
* Mind: 4/12 Intellect, 6/16 Cunning, 8/20 Willpower
* Soul: 8/20 Charisma, 8/20 Perception, 6/16 Spirit

Base Classes: Fighter, Mage, Scoundrel

Prestige Classes: Barbarian, Battlemage, Rogue, Shadow, Warrior, Wizard

Racial Specialization(s): Thrall

Size: Large

Base Land Speed: 40ft

Automatic Languages: Common, Orcish

Discipline Modifiers:

* Weapon: +2 Axe, +2 Hammer

Skill Modifiers: +2 Jump, +2 Listen, +2 Spot