Orc-kin

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### **General Overview**

The Orc Kin rarely venture out from their homes in the mountains. Finding themselves focusing on working the forges, as well as maintaining lumber mills, keeps them hard at work. They tend to be on the heavier side, the males weighing anywhere from 250-400lbs while the females can weigh from 150-200lbs. The Orc Kin are known to have different colored skin, which in turn affects the social environment. Green skin marks the most common, workers in the forges and mills make up a majority of this race. Grey skin marks the middle-high class, their jobs consist of running the forges and mills, as well as the Orc economy. Black Skin marks the royal bloodline, and there are only a few members of this specific race. Pure white marks the outsiders, the deserters that have forsaken their kind and have no allegiance to the Orc Kin.

### **Natural Race Abilities/Affinities**

Advanced strength/stamina, allowing them more capabilities to work the tougher jobs such as mining/carrying the trees for the lumber mill. Most male orcs are capable of lifting up to 400lbs, though those in the higher demanding jobs are capable of lifting between 500-700lbs. Most female orcs are capable of lifting up to 300lbs, and are not allowed in the higher demanding jobs. 1 in 100 are born with the ability to perform small feats of arcane magic, such as moving smaller objects (books, utensils, etc.) as well as creating small illusions (butterflies, birds, rabbits). 1 in 5000 are born with the “Gift”, the ability to fully grasp magic and bend it to their will. This includes any offensive/defensive magic. Though unknown to the members, the “Gift” has to choose them in turn. Unless chosen by the “Gift”, any Orc Kin practicing magic will find the arcane energy destroying them from the inside.

### Society

#### **Politics**

The Orc Kin are led by Al’galur Onrex, and his brother acts as the advisor to any and all trades for the people. After Al’galur Onrex’s disappearance, his brother stepped up to lead the people in his place.

#### **Religion**

The Orc Kin pray to a number of different deities, the most common being Ulkshan, the God of Just and Equality. The second major deity they pray to is Rokis, Goddess of the Arcane. It is believed she gives the Gift, and she is the one who blesses those able to perform the gifts. The last major deity is Mol, God of Nature and the Elements. It is believed that he is the one who makes the trees grow back, as well as maintain the mountain's resources for the Orc Kin to use.

### **History**

The Orc Kin settled in the Mountains of Lokish after a war that tore them apart. Finding comfort in the distant realm, the Orc Kin began to work on rebuilding what they had lost. After finding precious ore inside the mountain, they began to mine into the stone fortresses, and would soon begin to trade with the villages around them. Keeping their findings secret from most major cities, the Orc Kin made it clear that they were going to protect their newfound home with every last breath. Their current king, Al’galur Onrex, disappeared, leaving his brother in charge in his absence. This has led many of the Orcs to become rather annoyed, and riots began amongst them to overthrow the brother. Some Orcs even fled the mountains, seeking jobs wherever able. Some fought for kings, others begged in the streets. But some day, they hope the true king will return and lead their kind to the once renowned species they had been.