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Orc

Ability Score Increase +2 Str
Size Medium
Speed 30ft

Orcs on Gallaran have a well-earned reputation as merciless marauders and raiders that live in a savage tribal society on the fringes of civilised lands. This was the path that their progenitor, Gruumsh, laid out for them and it was his wish that their bestial fury would bring the other races to their knees. However the ruiner was humbled twice over the course of history, once during the great conflict when he lost his eye and again during the time of troubles. These humiliations have led many orcs to question the wisdom of their race's path and seek new ways to make their way in the world. As a result the orcs are now split between 2 distinct groups; those that cling to the old ways of looting and pillaging, forever dwelling in the wilds as their ancestors did and these orcs are greatly feared in the towns and villages that lack the protection of walls and a strong garrison. Then there are the 'city orcs' as they are often referred, those that left that life behind and tried to overcome the primal savagery that the ruiner placed within their people. Many generations of these orcs living and reproducing amongst the other races of Gallaran have diluted their innate aggression but it still lies deep within, a pit of more bestial nature that some orcs have learned to tap into to make them stronger and more resilient in a fight but such a thing is almost always a battle for control over their impulses. As such many city orcs choose to live where their nature can be put to good use; the frontiers and military forces of whatever nations they call home. There full-blooded orcs are welcome for their size, strength and combat prowess.   Age. The life of an orc is a flame that burns bright but briefly. They mature rapidly, being considered adults at 12 years old and rarely living past 60   Languages. You can speak, read and write common and orc   Darkvision. you have darkvision out to a range of 60ft   Aggressive. As a bonus action, you can move up to your speed toward an enemy of your choice that you can see or hear. You must end this move closer to the enemy than you started.   Animal rage. when you are hit by an attack, you can use your reaction to gain resistance to the damage of that 1 attack. Once you use this feature, you must complete a long rest before you can use it again   Powerful build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.   Subrace. 2 main subraces of orc exist on Gallaran, choose either Beynsfal Orc or Frontier Orc when making your character     Beynsfal Orc: Orcs born and raised in Beynsfal often find employment as labourers in various industries, where their large size and strength make them worth 2 or 3 non-orc workers easily. They are actually on the small side as orcs go, averaging between just 6 and 7 feet tall but this tends to work out in their favour, as they are rather skilled with their hands and can fashion just about anything given the right materials and enough time.   Ability score increase. your dexterity score increases by 1   Skilled labourer. you are proficient in one of the following artisan's tools of your choice: Leatherworker's tools, Mason's tools, Smith's tools or Woodcarver's tools     Frontier Orc: Orcs living on the frontier are prized as trackers, rangers and warriors that are able to travel for days at a time over hostile terrain with little food or sleep. As such these orcs have some innate talents that suit such roles perfectly. They are also the largest of the orcs, standing easily 8 feet tall at least and weighing well over 300 pounds, their bodies corded with hard muscles.   Ability score increase. your constitution score increases by 1   Primal intuition. You have proficiency in two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, and Survival.


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