Blue Orc

Blue Orcs are formidable denizens of the Frozen Wastes of Isrend and the icy islands scattered beyond. Divided into landbound and seafaring clans, they thrive in Avalor's harshest climates. Landbound tribes stalk herds of mammoths and reindeer across the tundra, while their seafaring kin navigate the frigid waters in sturdy canoes, hunting seals, walruses, and killer whales.
Life in these frozen lands revolves around survival and a profound connection to the natural world. Chieftains and shamans lead their clans with wisdom and strength, preserving their way of life through oral tradition, bone carvings, and sacred rituals. Whale oil is a cornerstone of their economy, serving as fuel, waterproofing, and a coveted trade good among merchants.
Blue Orcs embody endurance and tenacity, valuing physical might and communal loyalty above all. They see the land and sea as living entities, imbued with spirits that guide and sustain them. Shimmering northern lights hold sacred significance, believed to be a celestial pathway for ancestors and hunters alike.
Avalor's largest breed of orcs, Blue Orcs are an imposing presence, with their huge physicality covered in thick body hair. Among their people, corpulence is a mark of prosperity and influence, a sign of one's ability to thrive in a land where survival is never guaranteed. Their skin ranges from icy blue to deep cobalt, and their hair is often thick and braided. They adorn themselves in layered furs and sealskins, often embellished with trophies from their greatest hunts.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Aygra, Anfiz, Galyka, Invarra, Lariska, Nadyra, Syana, Tatysha, Ulyorka, Zherka

Masculine names

Artysh, Borzug, Darvok, Fynkhor, Gennark, Nikztrah, Rurvok, Stezhan, Vlaghor, Yargak

Family names

Bearrender, Frostjaw, Icecliff, Icewalker, Mammothslayer, Snowhowler, Stormaxe, Tusksbane, Whitefang, Wolfstalker

Blue Orc Traits

Blue Orcs have the following traits in common, in addition to the traits they share with other orcs.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1.
Polar Acclimatization. Adapted to even the most extreme freezing conditions, you have resistance to cold damage.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Orc

Lifespan

Up to 80 years

Average Height

6'0" - 6'5"

Average Weight

240-300 lbs

Related Organizations

• Arcane Commonwealth of Illandria