Orlf

An Orlf, or **Orc-elf**, is the halfbreed hybrid of Orc and Elf. Rare to the extreme, the mutual hatred between the two races usually see battles fought to the bitter end, with no quarter given and no prisoners taken. Even so, some especially cruel or obscene orc raiders are known to take elven maidens as trophies back with them, and the fate awaiting these captured maidens are usually short and tragic. However, there are stories of orc tribes that have turned from the teachings of Gruumsh and other Orc gods, who have chosen to live in peace with the other races of Erath. If these tales are true, then perhaps the Elves, being the most free-spirited of people, would be the first to give these reformed Orcs a chance.

Regardless of how they are brought into the world, Orlfs are exotic creatures that inspire curiosity in those who see them. Inheriting the better parts of both their parents, Orlfs are powerful and agile, courageous and wise, making them born warriors and battlefield commanders. Even so, both the common Elf and Orc sees only the other race in Orlfs and consider them to be monstrosities and harbingers of doom, making it hard for Orlfs to find their place among either races. Oddly enough, it is the Dwarven society which are the most welcoming towards Orlfs, as they believe that the Elven blood worked to dispel the Orc savagery, while the Orc blood worked to dispel the Elven whimsy, making Orlfs the perfect candidate for soldiers of honor.

## Orlf Traits

***Ability Score Increase.*** DEX + 2, STR + 2

***Age.*** Elf-orcs mature at around 14, but can live up to 700 thanks to their Elven
blood

***Alignment.*** Elf-orcs can be of any alignment, though they tend
towards Good if raised in Elven society, or tend towards Chaos if raised in
Orcish society

***Size.*** Medium; same height as elves, but a lot more heavily
(100lb) built

***Speed.*** 30’

***Darkvision.*** Thanks to your Elven blood, you can see in dim light
as if in bright, and darkness as if in dim light, for 60’; you cannot tell
color, only shades of grey

***Fey Ancestry.*** You have advantage on Saving Throws against being
Charmed, and is immune to magical Sleep

***Trance.*** Elf-orcs learn to meditate like their Elven ancestors
and enter a subconscious state for 4 hours a day, the benefits of this
meditation is equivalent to a full 8 hours of sleep for humans

***Menacing.*** Gain proficiency in Intimidation

***Savage Attacks.*** When you roll a critical with a melee weapon attack,
roll an additional damage dice for your weapon and add it to the extra damage
of the critical

***Subcategories.*** Depending on which parent played a more important role in the younger years of an Orlf's life, two separate subcategories of Orlfs exist: Elven Kin and Orc Born. Choose one of these.

## Orlf Subcategories

### Elven Kin

Elven Kin Orlfs grew up primarily in the company of their Elven family, and as such share many similarities with other young Elves.

***Ability Score Increase.*** DEX + 1

***Elven Weapon Training.*** Gain proficiency with the Shortsword, Longsword,
Shortbow, and Longbow

### Orc Born

Orc Born Orlfs grew up primarily in the company of their Orc family, and as such share many similarities with other young Orcs.

***Ability Score Increase.*** STR + 1

***Relentless Endurance.*** When you are reduced to 0 HP but is not killed outright, you drop to 1 HP
instead; you cannot use this ability again until you finish a long rest